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SUMMARY:Ideas with Impact 2026 Awards - £300k in equity-free prizes up fo
 r grabs! Deadline for applications 22nd May 2026
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DESCRIPTION:Applications are now OPEN for Ideas with Impact 2026!\n\nHere
 ’s everything you need to know:\n\nWhat is it? \n\nThe University of Man
 chester’s Ideas with Impact Awards is a £300\,000 prize pot to help rese
 archers and entrepreneurs solve the world’s most pressing issues. Indivi
 dual equity-free awards of £100k\, £75k and £50k will be awarded to help
  turn bright ideas into social and economic enterprises of the future. T
 he awards are made possible by the University’s generous community of do
 nors.\n\nWho can apply? \n•	Current students and staff at The University
  of Manchester \n•	Alumni from the University within the last 3 years \n
 •	50% of the team must be in the above categories \n \nKey dates:\n\n•	A
 pplications close: 22nd May \n•	Outcomes announced: 12th June \n•	Pitchi
 ng day and awards: 2nd July \n\nTop tips for applicants: \n\n•	Be clear 
 about the impact\, not just the idea.\n•	Keep it simple! The judges won'
 t be technical experts in your field so clarity beats complexity. If you
  can’t explain your idea to your friend or family member easily then it’
 s too complicated.\n\nWant to find out more?\n\n•	Check out the website 
 - https://unit-m.co.uk/ideas-with-impact-2026 \n•	Apply here - https://f
 orms.cloud.microsoft/e/XrcJ94UNun \n\nAny questions\, please email commu
 nity@unit-m.co.uk \n\nWith the support of a world-leading University beh
 ind you\, there is no better time or place to get started on your idea. 
 Submit an application\, you have nothing to lose!\n
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