If your business could benefit from a boost of fresh ideas and innovative thinking then the Innovation Placement Programme is the solution.
Funded by the London Development Agency (LDA) and delivered through local partners, the London Innovation Placement Programme provides talented students, graduates and postgraduates to work on innovative projects in small to medium sized businesses, social enterprises and charities across London.
Examples of previous projects include prototype design, creating new products, researching new markets and developing new software.
Placement length is flexible, ranging from 4-12 week summer placements through to year out opportunities for recent graduates looking for work experience, or for students and postgraduates still in full time education and looking for a complementary year out.
Every student will be specially selected to meet your specific business requirements. And if your project could benefit from further academic support you can also apply for a grant of up to £2,500 for this as part of the placement scheme.
FAQ's
How much does it cost?
If your placement lasts for up to 12 weeks, the cost to you will be £250 +VAT per week. This covers the students training allowance and we manage the administration for you. Longer projects are subject to a standard set-up fee of £1500 + VAT and you pay the student an agreed salary directly. All projects receive full support, including student induction and mentoring where required.
Who do I contact to register for the scheme?
If you are a small to medium sized business, social enterprise or charity located in London, and feel that this opportunity may be right for you then either contact Fiona Smith on 0870 850 0322, e: london@stepenterprise.co.uk or contact your local agency:
University Of East London
Ellie Precious, 0208 223 2499,
e: e.precious@uel.ac.uk
WestFocus
Alison McGregor, 0208 547 8294,
e: A.Mcgregor@kingston.ac.uk
Goldsmiths, University of London
Aidan Sheridan, 07868 697 296,
e: a.sheridan@gold.ac.uk
Centre for Environmental and Safety Management for Business (CESMB), Middlesex University
Leah Corr, 0208 411 5978,
e: L.Corr@mdx.ac.uk
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