Will your idea win a £2,500 Redmonds Prize?

Do you have an innovative idea with the potential to make a difference? The Redmonds Annual Prize Fund for Entrepreneurship and Innovation celebrates the creativity, ambition and entrepreneurial spirit of LJMU students, providing a platform to turn exceptional ideas into reality.

Established through the generosity of distinguished LJMU Fellows, Professor Sir Phil Redmond CBE and Lady Alexis Redmond, the prize, now in its second year and supported by the LJMU Start-up Hub, recognises students with the vision and determination to develop innovative business ideas, creative ventures and social enterprises within the Liverpool City Region. Read about last year's winners.

Two prizes of £2,500 

Each year, two prizes of £2,500 are awarded – one to an undergraduate student and one to a postgraduate student. Applications are also welcomed from teams of up to four students.

Winning the prize offers more than financial investment. It provides prestigious recognition of entrepreneurial talent, raises the profile of the winning idea and opens doors to valuable expertise and opportunities. Winners also benefit from ongoing support from LJMU’s Start-up team, regular progress meetings and access to experienced industry mentors to help bring their ambitions to life.

Whether an idea has the potential to transform an industry, address a social challenge or bring a new product to market, the prize offers an opportunity to showcase innovation and entrepreneurial ambition.

Apply by 10 January 2027

Applications are now open, with the first-stage deadline on Sunday 10 January 2027.

To find out more, including reading about last year’s winners, visit the Start-up Hub’s website.