* Applications for the Alan Lewis Seed Fund 2025 are now closed *
Application process for the Seed Fund
Stage 1 – Expression of Interest
Submit the Alan Lewis Seed Fund Expression of Interest Form with up to 1,200 words on your business journey to date, the growth strategy, what the funds will be used for, spending and delivery timeline, R&D, Market research, and headline financials.
The closing date for submitting your Expression of Interest application will be announced in 2026 when the fund reopens.
Please send your completed form to enterprise@hud.ac.uk
The Alan Lewis Seed Fund Guidance Notes can help with your application.
Stage 2 – Business Plan submission including financials and risk analysis
Successful applicants from Stage 1 will be invited to submit a full business plan and a 2-minute pre-recorded video pitching your idea.
The business plans and video pitches will be sent to our independent panel of judges for marking.
Stage 3 – Awards Event
All successful applicants from Stage 2 will be invited to an awards event where the winners will be announced.
We wish you good luck with your application!
Applications for the Alan Lewis Seed Fund 2025 are now closed.