Workshop 2: Lean Canvas with Helen Keys MBE

​Got an idea for social or environmental impact but not sure how to shape it into something real?
Join our online Lean Canvas workshop to turn early thoughts into a clear, structured concept — no prior experience needed.

​We’re delighted to be led by Helen Keys MBE — an experienced entrepreneur, innovation facilitator, and rural development leader. Helen is the GrowIN Project Director with the Food, Farming & Countryside Commission Northern Ireland, Entrepreneur in Residence at Queen’s University Belfast Students’ Union, and has been recognised with an MBE for her services to entrepreneurship and innovation. Her work empowers communities and supports practical solutions for sustainable change.

​Whether you attended the Inspire Impact Ideation kick-off event or are just discovering the programme now, you’re very welcome to join us.

​In this interactive session, we’ll walk step by step through the Lean Canvas — a simple yet powerful tool used by startups and innovators to map out problems, solutions, users, impact, and value — all on one page.

​In this workshop, you’ll learn how to:

• ​Clarify the problem you want to solve

• ​Define your target users and beneficiaries

• ​Shape your solution and impact proposition

• ​Think about feasibility, assumptions, and next steps

• ​Connect your idea to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

​This workshop is:

• ​Highly practical and beginner-friendly

• ​Open to all — you can come with:

  • ​A rough idea 💡

  • ​A challenge you care about 🌱

  • ​Or no idea at all — we’ll help you develop one during the session

​📅 Date: 26 January 2026
⏰ Time: 12:50 – 14:30
🖥 Format: Online (live & interactive)
🌐 Who can join: Students, researchers, staff, alumni, and external participants — everyone is welcome