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IKEEP | Students to help boost industry with launch of new programme
The SETsquared Partnership have announced the launch of a new initiative which aims to boost industry by enabling skilled students to take up industry placements and foster growth and development. The initiative known as IKEEP is an Intrapreneurial Knowledge Exchange Enterprise Pathway. IKEEP is a new £2million programme as part of the SETsquared Partnership (Global #1 Business Incubator) involving the universities of Bath, Bristol, Exeter and Surrey, part funded by the Office for Students.
What is IKEEP?
The programme connects interdisciplinary and multi-institutional student teams with regional organisations to enable high quality knowledge exchange. The programme is designed for students (both undergraduates and postgraduates, from any discipline) to engage with industry on knowledge exchange projects as business advisors, developing business model solutions and market awareness whilst enhancing student’s skills as intrapreneurs/change makers and future employees.
The SETsquared IKEEP programme, led by SETsquared Exeter, provides businesses with fresh perspectives and skills, by matching businesses with teams of proactive students to tackle innovative project briefs through placements. These knowledge exchange opportunities enable regional businesses to develop and grow, while honing the talent of future graduates.
IKEEP at Bath
The Bath IKEEP programme will be led by the Student Enterprise Team who are based at the University of Bath SETsquared Innovation Centre. IKEEP is available to all University of Bath undergraduates and postgraduates. PhD students must have the agreement of their supervisor.
What’s in it for students?
Intrapreneurial and employability training workshops
Resources and tools
Placements at companies in the region
Work in teams of 3 to work on a specific project utilising your skills (remotely for now)
£450 stipend for each student who completes the training and placement
Digital Badge for LinkedIn and e-certificate for your CV
Make friends, meet potential employers and gain real-world experience
If you are interested in taking part then you can request to join the IKEEP Bath Microsoft Teams space here. Have a read of all the posts and complete a short application form. This application is for University of Bath students only.
We’re a company who would like to get involved!
If you are a company in the Bath region and would like to put forward a project brief outline for a student placement team to tackle, please get in touch by emailing us at IKEEP@bath.ac.uk and we’ll be in touch to discuss your requirements.
If you have a question about the IKEEP programme please contact the Student Enterprise Team: IKEEP@bath.ac.uk.