Manchester Impact Ventures Programme - applications now open!

​Manchester Impact Ventures Accelerator Programme

​Are you looking to create change and make a difference? Have an idea or project with social aims and impact? Want to know how to turn your vision for a better world into reality?

​If so, the Manchester Impact Ventures Programme can help you! Support, mentoring, activities, and the opportunity to apply for funding.  With a funding pot of up to £15k available to apply for.

​Create Change with Purpose: Tackle Social, Environmental, and Community Challenges.

​We are looking for any University of Manchester students, recent graduates, and members of staff with a passion to make an impact through social change:

​💡 with ideas
🌱 with a project that has just started
🚀 with an up and running venture
🌍 located anywhere

​"The Manchester Impact Ventures Programme has been invaluable in helping my venture grow and develop. It has given me the confidence, support and connections to take my ideas further, while opening up new opportunities to create real impact".

​Elizabeth - School of Arts, Languages and Cultures Student

​The sessions will cover the following topics, we ask that at least one member of your team attends every session. The sessions will take place between 1.30-5.30pm on the dates below:

​💡 04/11/26 — Identifying the need
🚀 11/11/26 — Making a start
🧩 18/11/26 — Social Business Model Generation
💰 25/11/26 — Acquiring people & funding options
🌱 02/12/26 — Growing your impact & mentoring
🎉 09/12/26 — Branding, marketing, pitching & launch

​Celebration & Funding Pitching Event: End of January 2027.

​Application Process:

​Answer the questions in the application form, providing as much detail as possible.

​🎯 You should answer:

• ​💡 What is your project or idea?

• ​📈 How much progress have you made so far?

• ​🚧 What have been your biggest challenges?

• ​👥 Who is your target market?

• ​💰How will you make money from your idea?

• ​🚀What do you want to get out of the programme?

• ​📅Can you attend all of the sessions?

​Get Certified & Resources:

​You’ll gain a certificate of completion to recognise your achievement and showcase your skills plus the opportunity to take your social impact idea further and the chance to enter the Venture Further Awards.

​You will also receive a MIV sweatshirt and course text - 'Mentoring with Purpose' by Andy Hall who will also be delivering one of our sessions.

​📅 Application deadline: Monday 2nd November 2026

​📣 Feedback & decisions announced: Ongoing