King's College Entrepreneurship Prize

King’s College has always been entrepreneurial, and our members have long pioneered advancements in their fields.

In 2014, the King’s College Entrepreneurship Prize competition was founded, to further support and publicly recognise these entrepreneurial endeavours. Its mission over the past 10 years has been to encourage the development of entrepreneurial ideas and concepts, where creativity and knowhow can be converted into sustainable commercial and social benefit.

We are delighted that over this period, the King’s College Entrepreneurship Prize competition has recognised 20 winning businesses, awarded over £290,000 in funding, and our expert panel of judges have provided many more start-ups, from a wide range of industries, with valuable advice and mentorship.

After a long-listing and short-listing process, finalists compete at the Lyons Den final for a first prize of up to £20,000, with the judges also able to make discretionary awards. 

The panel of judges is comprised of members of the College Fellowship and King’s alumni with expertise in business development and venture capital. 

The Competition is open to all students, Fellows, College Research Associates and alumni of King’s, irrespective of age.

In keeping with the College’s educational mission, all candidates, regardless of whether they are prize-winners, are offered feedback on request and mentorship in raising start-up funds and bringing their concepts to market. 

In this exciting 10th competition year, we strongly encourage King’s Members to enter and put forward your initiatives for the consideration of the judges!