This initiative helps SMEs tackle real-world challenges through project-based collaboration with higher education, future talent, and local businesses. Participating SMEs receive a £1,000 bursary to fund a University of Liverpool student for 80 hours of work. The programme offers flexibility of delivery, with students working part-time during term or full-time in holiday periods. Businesses gain valuable internships focused on solving specific challenges, while students apply academic knowledge to drive innovation. A competitive recruitment process ensures top-quality candidates.
By taking advantage of the skills and knowledge students develop through their degree disciplines, many SMEs who have taken advantage of our offer have seen:
- An increase in business productivity and profits
- An increase of new products and services being developed
- An increase in their commercial competitiveness Improvement in their market profile
- Expansion into new markets Retention of the student within their business, upon completion of the internship project
Click here to view the process for Liverpool Interns
We now have funding available for 2025 for you to benefit from 80 hours work from a student.
Please note: companies will be restricted to one bursary per business, and the majority of the 80 hours will need to be carried out on the business premises/in person.
To register your interest in the 2025 Liverpool Interns offer, please email the Programme Co-ordinator, Paul Cullinan.
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Further Support:
We can also support SMEs with:
- Showcasing and marketing of your opportunities to target cohorts;
- Shortlisting and recruitment support;
- Training & development of hired UoL Grads.
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