Outside of a handful of elite institutions, talented BAME, ethnic-minority, and working-class student entrepreneurs face hidden gatekeepers, limited access to capital, and siloed support. Without the right infrastructure—both on campus and in market—their ideas never get the break they deserve. Novus Capital leverages our proven blueprint, in-house media platform (50M+ reach), and deep expertise to bridge these gaps and ensure no founder is left behind.
Custom University Incubator • We design a tailored incubator curriculum—workshops, mentorship, and hands-on coaching—aligned with your institution’s academic calendar and student needs. • Participants gain practical training on ideation, business modeling, and product-market fit, all led by seasoned Novus Capital Ventures partners.
Build & Validate • Students form teams, refine their value propositions, and develop minimum viable products. • Through lean, feedback-driven sprints, founders test and iterate in real time—minimizing costly pivots and validating demand before launch.
Media Exposure & Investor Access • Our in-house media channel documents each cohort’s journey, culminating in a live pitch event broadcast to our global audience. • This zero-barrier route to market generates early traction, real-world validation, and invites direct investor engagement.
Investment & Growth • Validated founders leverage their on-air proof-points to secure pre-seed funding from Novus Capital’s extended network. • With capital unlocked, teams tap into our 50M+ media reach, strategic partnerships, and technical resources to scale rapidly.
Package 1: Pitch It A two-day intensive (training + pitch) designed to fast-track student ideas into investor-ready presentations. Includes: • On-campus workshops covering product strategy, financial planning, and go-to-market playbooks • Access to our digital toolkit (workbook + online modules) • Prized TV segment documenting the top pitches—driving visibility and attracting backers
Package 2: Full Incubator Setup End-to-end incubation tailored for your university. Includes everything in Package 1 plus: • Ongoing curriculum design, mentorship, and cohort management over a full semester • Dedicated Novus Capital Ventures advisors in tech, branding, and international expansion • Marketing support for student recruitment, leveraging our 50M+ audience for brand amplification
Key Benefits
1:1 Mentorship with Novus Capital’s founding team and partners
Guaranteed Media Exposure through our in-house TV platform and digital channels
Investor Introductions to Novus Capital’s pre-qualified network
University Marketing Lift – drive recruitment and brand awareness via our global reach
Why Partner with Novus Capital?
• Proven Track Record – We’ve scaled dozens of early-stage ventures into market-leading companies. • Unrivalled Media Footprint – 50M+ combined audience across TV, digital, and social. • Deep University Expertise – We know how to tailor curricula, engage students, and demonstrate ROI for institutions.
Meet the Team
• Proven Track Record – We’ve scaled dozens of early-stage ventures into market-leading companies. • Unrivalled Media Footprint – 50M+ combined audience across TV, digital, and social. • Deep University Expertise – We know how to tailor curricula, engage students, and demonstrate ROI for institutions.
Getting Started
Ready to launch a best-in-class incubator for your students? Let’s align our expertise, media platform, and investor network to unlock new opportunities for underrepresented founders on your campus.
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Novus Capital Ventures is dedicated to creating equitable pathways for BAME, ethnic-minority, and working-class university entrepreneurs. Together, we’ll build the next generation of market-defining companies.
