The idea in context
What problem does it address, who is it for, and how does it relate to your interests? Read the description and learn about the university and discipline.
FOR INVESTORS AND SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS
Discover the idea. Help shape its next chapter.
Explore what university students are building, understand the support they need, and start a conversation through Linked.
BEFORE THE CONVERSATION
Get a clearer picture of the project.
Learn about each project through the information shared by its team and any assessments recorded on the platform.
The stage and the evidence
Distinguish between an idea, a prototype, and a project ready for trial. Review the available material and identify what you would like to clarify.
The need and the next step
Understand the support requested and ask which milestone the team hopes to achieve with it.
WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE
There is more than one way to help an idea grow.
Teams have different needs. Discover where your expertise or resources could support a project’s next step.
Fund a defined next step
Discuss the resources needed for the next stage.
Share expertise and mentoring
Offer technical or commercial insight to help the team develop its idea.
Explore incubation or collaboration
Discuss support and trial opportunities based on the team’s needs.
FROM DISCOVERY TO INTRODUCTION
Three steps to start the conversation.
Choose a project
Use the search and filters in the project directory.
Register your interest
Sign in and register interest on the project page.
Discuss the next step
The Linked team coordinates an introduction to discuss the project and its needs.
A project listing and an expression of interest are a starting point for an introduction, rather than a funding agreement.
YOUR NEXT STEP
The next opportunity could begin with a conversation.
Explore the projects or contact us to tell us about the fields that interest you.