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Make change happen.

Through the Hunt-Raymond Innovation Programme, Venture Lab provides internationally renowned* experiential learning opportunities and funding for all Durham University students to create novel solutions to significant problems.

Be inspired by global innovation leaders, experience exciting innovation sprints and join life-changing innovation projects. Venture Lab provides funding to explore novel ideas and extend the impact new innovations through its innovation scholarships and competitions.

 *Venture Lab’s programmes have been highlighted as best practice by the United Nations, Scottish Government, Times Higher Education and the National Enterprise Educator Awards.

 

 

Innovation Speaker Series

Scientific Scholarship

Offers Durham University PhD students a three-month, fully funded opportunity to explore the scientific foundations of innovative research ideas

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Game Changer

Tackle global challenges, unleash your creativity, and become a Game Changer in Durham University’s innovation competition inspired by the UN SDGs.

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EDAPT

EDAPT

Develop agile thinking skills to help you achieve your goals with your means at hand (exclusively for PGR students).

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Impact Innovators

Summer Innovation Fellowship

Apply for our immersive 8-week summer school where students collaborate to explore global problems and develop bold ideas for a sustainable future

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Enactus

Join our student-led team developing award-winning social enterprises that make a real impact in communities worldwide.

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Impact Innovators

Hunt-Raymond Innovation Prize

Durham University’s premier student innovation competition, celebrating bold ideas that address future scientific and societal challenges, with a total prize fund of £30,000

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Social Impact Fund

Provides funding for student-led social enterprises, organisations or projects

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