Co-develop a 1-page innovation challenge (we’ll help!)
Are you a business ready to innovate, explore fresh perspectives, or tap into a pipeline of emerging talent?
We’re inviting forward-thinking companies to participate in an exciting opportunity with the University of Leeds – the Creative & Innovation Thinking & Practice module.
The Opportunity – Leeds Innovation Challenge
Each year, the University of Leeds partners with industry leaders—from startups to global organisations—to co-develop real-world innovation challenges for interdisciplinary student teams. These challenges allow postgraduate students to apply their creative thinking, critical analysis, and strategic insight to live business problems.
In 2025, your business can be part of this high-impact academic-industry collaboration.
What Does Participation Involve?
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Fresh, Unfiltered Thinking – Tap into bold ideas from a diverse pool of emerging professionals
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Business-Focused Innovation – Solve a real challenge that matters to your business or industry
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Talent Access – Interact with skilled students entering the job market
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Long-Term Value – Continue collaborating with students or the University of Leeds beyond the module
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Inspiration Guaranteed – Past participants consistently highlight the energy and creativity this initiative brings
What Partners Are Saying
Need inspiration for the kind of challenge you can propose? Here are a few thought-starters:
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Sustainability Strategy Challenge
“How might we reduce our packaging waste by 50% without increasing costs?” -
Customer Experience Innovation
“What new digital touchpoints could make our customer journey more seamless?” -
Tech Adoption & Internal Buy-In
“How can we encourage frontline teams to adopt new software with minimal training?” -
New Market Entry
“What’s the most innovative way to launch our service in an emerging market?” -
Social Impact or Brand Alignment
“How can our brand better align with Gen Z values through authentic campaigns?”
Your project doesn’t have to be perfect, just relevant, real-world, and important to you. We’ll help you shape it into a brief that works.
What Does Participation Involve?
Post-project – Option to follow up with students or the university for further collaboration
Ready to Innovate with Leeds?
Don’t miss your chance to co-create the future with bright minds from one of the UK’s leading universities.
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