Many people face systemic barriers to entrepreneurship when starting a business. Gamechangers seeks to change this.
Launched in 2023, our Gamechangers programme (formerly Changemakers) supports King’s students from a widening participation background to find, develop and launch an idea into the world.
Over the course of nine weeks, you’ll be paid to work on a problem you’re passionate about solving. If you have an idea for a new business, a not-for-profit or community project, we want to hear from you!
To be eligible for this programme, you have to meet two of the following criteria:
- You have not previously held professional-level roles, such as those in teaching, corporate, or other office-based sectors.
- You are either a Careers + student or are otherwise from a traditionally underrepresented background as per King’s guidelines.
- In receipt of King's Living Bursary
Applications for Gamechangers 2025 will open in April.
What’s involved:
- Attend training and mentoring sessions with the EI team and our Experts-in-Residence to learn the fundamentals of creating a viable solution and getting your idea off the ground.
- Explore the Seven Skills of an Entrepreneurial Mindset, developing your own entrepreneurial skills to address the world’s challenges and UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- Attend meetings to connect with other Gamechangers, to share ideas and support each other to move forward.
My experience on the programme has been transformative. Engaging with a diverse group of passionate individuals and learning about the inspiration behind their ideas has been very enlightening. I joined for the experience, and it has exceeded my expectations. I have learnt so many new things and have developed many new skills.
Saarah Yazmin, International Development student and Gamechangers participant.
Gamechangers forms part of the EI’s commitment to understanding and removing barriers to entrepreneurship. The programme is designed to address systematic barriers to starting a business in connection to access, networks, resources and funding, whilst enhancing students’ employability and ability to positively impact the world.