About the competition

The competition will run in Bath from Monday 2 June until Friday 13 June 2025. In the first week, teams made up of 5-7 students will each be given the keys to a city-centre shop space for 24 hours. You will be given a £500 loan to buy stock, create your marketing campaign and plan your strategy in advance of your allocated trading day. Five student teams will be given this opportunity to compete to make the most profit. The team who makes the most profit not only wins the competition but also gets to keep the money! There will also be awards for the most sustainable shop and the best marketing campaign.

Reflecting on your learning

In the second week, whilst we calculate the winners, student teams will have access to workshops with the Careers department which will help you analyse your financial decisions and assess the effectiveness of your marketing strategy. You will also learn how to craft your experience for maximum effect on your CV, job applications and your LinkedIn profile.

What do I do if I want to take part?

You will need to be in a team of between 5 and 7 current University of Bath students or keen to join a team who might need more members. Complete this short application form to tell us you’re interested and we’ll arrange for you to come into the Enterprise Lab on campus for a chat.

Who is organising the competition?

Working with Careers, the Finance Office and the Students’ Union, Enterprise Bath will curate this real-world entrepreneurial experience that will allow students to put their enterprising ideas to the test and maximise their learning. After your day of trading in the shop, everyone will be invited to reflect on their experiences and how best to showcase their learning for the future.