Supporting student businesses at IEEC 2024
Visit the SimVenture stand at IEEC and go in the draw to win a hamper basket full of goodies from university student and graduate businesses.
Hosted at the stunning Queen’s Business School, Queen’s University Belfast, this year at IEEC we’re delighted to be supporting student and graduate businesses from across the UK.
From artwork to artisan snacks, you could win a hamper full of delicious and delightful products by visiting the SimVenture stand at IEEC. Simply sign-up for a free online demo and five free licenses of our business simulation, Evolution, and our online startup ideas platform, Validate, at our exhibitor stand for your chance to win!
Meet the businesses
Explore the university student and graduate businesses supported at this year’s IEEC by the team at SimVenture and get a sneak peek at the prizes on offer.
Marvellous Mix
Founded by Ufuoma Grace Anighoro, University of East London student, Marvellous Mix Limited is a food production company involved in the production of a pastry snack known as “Chin Chin”. Chin Chin is a delicious, crunchy but soft cookie snack that is just like cookies but it’s fried and not baked. It can be enjoyed individually and also served at events or parties as a treat to your guest whatever the occasion or weather. It can be served with both hot and cold drinks.
Illoustration
University of Westminster graduate, Lou Elliott is a London-based illustrator and painter of nature, travel and tranquil spaces working under the artist name ‘illoustration’. From punch needle embroidery pieces to small and large canvas prints, LouLou’s artwork is calming and creative. Be sure to take a look at her Etsy store here.
Sugar Noms
University of Sunderland graduate, Kay Tarry, and her business partner Marc Teasdale founded Sugar Noms to make Vegan life sweet. They believe that vegans shouldn’t have to miss out on treats and fun just because they’re choosing to live a life less cruel. Sugar Noms is also a subtle bit ‘SNACKTIVISM‘ – showing omnivores, flexitarians and die hard carnivores that they don’t have to miss out when choosing a cruelty free, ethical and eco-lifestyle.
Soul Kitchen
Fueled by a passion for soup and a vision for a healthier more vibrant world, Bella Acland, University of Sheffield graduate founded Soul Kitchen. Soul Kitchen offers 100% plant-based instant soups made for busy lifestyles.
Evodi Cosmetics
Evodi Cosmetics offers ethical luxury soy candles created by Loughborough University graduate, Olivia Straw. Beautifully packaged with elegant scents for every occasion, Evodi Cosmetics has a wide range of candles to suit your home.
Saved Food
Imperial College Business School graduate, Clara Best, takes snacks from ordinary to extraordinary with her business Saved. Started from a desire to eat less meat and fight climate changed, Saved fortifies lentil snacks with cricket protein to help you switch to sustainable proteins without compromising on taste, nutrition or the planet.
MaRobert’s
Founded by Edinburgh Napier University graduate, Maggie Mazoleka, MaRobert’s is an exciting and one-of-a-kind brand based in Edinburgh, specialising in authentic, 100% natural East African sauces for cooking, dipping and spreading.
Thank you to the founders and the associated universities for your support in making this hamper come to life!
We look forward to welcoming delegates at this year’s #IEEC2024 and look forward to drawing the lucky winner on Friday, 6th September 2024.
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