Red Bull Innovation Workshop - Manchester
Schedule
Thu Apr 23 2026 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Department Campfield | Manchester, EN
About this Event
Red Bull Basement Innovation Workshop - Manchester
The Red Bull Basement Innovation Manchester is a high-energy, idea-first workshop where students create, refine and pitch ideas in front of a live panel of judges. Whether you come solo or in a pair, this is your chance to build skills, challenge your thinking and step into a competitive, collaborative environment.
What is Red Bull Basement?
Red Bull Basement is a global innovation programme for students, designed to support and develop ideas that can make a real impact. It connects students with tools, mentors and industry opportunities to help take ideas further.
https://www.redbull.com/gb-en/events/red-bull-basement-united-kingdom-2026
What to Expect
The session opens with an introduction to the day and an overview of Red Bull Basement. You’ll learn:
- What the programme is
- The national and global opportunities available
- What makes a strong idea
- How your concept can go beyond the workshop
All participants will be encouraged to submit their idea as part of the Red Bull Basement application process.
Guest Speaker
Hear from LYLO, Red Bull Basement Global Winners, who created an innovative water sustainability solution and have since partnered with organisations including Siemens and Imperial College London.
This talk is designed to:
- Give real-world insight
- Inspire ideas
- Challenge your thinking before the workshop begins
The Workshop Experience
You’ll take part in a structured ideation sprint, working either solo or in pairs. You’ll be competing against other students from a range of courses in a competitive but collaborative environment.
You’ll develop your idea by answering four key questions:
- What is your idea in one sentence?
- Who would benefit from your idea?
- What challenges will be solved with your idea?
- How will you bring your idea to life?
Red Bull team members and mentors will move around the room to challenge and develop your thinking in real time.
The Pitch
You’ll present your idea live in front of a judging panel including:
- Previous Red Bull Basement Winners
- Content Creator - SturdyThoughts
- Industry Expert
Each pitch is short, focused and high-energy, judged on:
- Innovation
- Clarity
- Feasibility
- Impact
Audience members will also engage through live voting.
Skills You’ll Build
This event is designed to develop practical, transferable skills including:
- Public speaking and pitching
- Creative thinking and innovation
- Problem solving
- Communication under pressure
- Idea structuring and clarity
- Confidence presenting in front of industry figures
It’s also a strong experience to showcase on LinkedIn, demonstrating active involvement in innovation and business-focused events.
Prizes & Opportunities
Participants will have the chance to win:
- Red Bull prizes powered by AMD
- Access to an exclusive closed Red Bull Basement UK event
- The opportunity to network with industry professionals
Who Should Attend
- Students with ideas (big or small)
- Creatives, engineers and problem-solvers
- Anyone interested in innovation or business
- Anyone looking to build skills and stand out
No fully developed idea is needed, just the willingness to get involved.
Agenda
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:10 PM
Introduction & Red Bull Basement Overview
Info: Welcome, event overview and introduction to the Red Bull Basement programme and opportunities.
🕑: 05:10 PM - 05:20 PM
Guest Speaker
Info: Talk from an industry speaker sharing real-world insight into ideas, business and innovation.
🕑: 05:20 PM - 05:30 PM
Workshop Briefing
Info: Overview of the workshop format, ideation stages, pitch structure, judging and audience voting.
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Ideation Sprint
Info: Participants develop and refine ideas, working solo or in pairs with live mentor feedback.
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:40 PM
Pitch Round
Info: Selected participants pitch to a live judging panel with audience voting.
🕑: 06:40 PM - 06:45 PM
Judges Deliberation
Info: Judges review pitches and combine scores with audience input.
🕑: 06:45 PM - 06:55 PM
Winners Announcement
Info: Top ideas announced with brief feedback from judges.
🕑: 06:55 PM - 07:00 PM
Red Bull Basement Submission
Info: Participants submit their ideas to the official platform with support available.
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Networking Opportunity
Info: Informal networking with judges, speaker and attendees
Where is it happening?
Department Campfield, Lower Byrom Street, Manchester, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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