The annual London College of Fashion (LCF) Enterprise Challenge, now in its 9th year, is fast approaching! Our business ideas competition is designed to support entrepreneurial students, helping them become the next generation of innovators.
This year, the competition saw an impressive number of applications, all showcasing talented innovative ventures from our LCF students and recent graduates. Our panel of expert short-listing judges, from Mango StartUp Studio, Eyes on Talent and Dazed Media, narrowed the submissions down to 5 finalists, who will all compete for a share of £10,000!
The diversity of ideas in the pitch submissions, from social enterprises tackling pressing societal challenges to commercial ventures bringing new solutions to the market, truly shows the breadth of knowledge and talent within the LCF community. Finalists will go on to pitch their ideas to our panel of esteemed judges on Thursday, 19 June at LCF's East Bank campus, demonstrating their vision, business potential, and impact:
The 5 business ideas represent a diverse mix of social and commercial creative enterprises, each with the potential to make a significant impact. With just a few weeks until the annual LCF Enterprise Challenge 2025, let's meet this year's finalists making waves in the industry.
The first ever Menstrual Cup to integrate ergonomic cramp relief, advanced surface technology, sustainability and menstrual education into a single solution.
What value proposition does your business offer to your targeted audience?
Switch offers something no other menstrual product currently does — biodegradable, cramp-relieving period care that’s designed with empathy and science. For our audience of Gen Z and Millennial menstruators, we deliver comfort, sustainability, and dignity in one product. With our Buy One, Give One model, every purchase creates access for someone who wouldn’t otherwise have it — which means our customers become part of the impact too.
Why is your business idea needed?
Because no one should miss school or opportunities simply because they bleed. Periods have long been surrounded by pain, silence, and shame — and most products on the market only solve part of the problem. Switch was born from lived experience and conversations with over 100 real women. It’s needed because menstrual care should be accessible, sustainable, and designed to reflect the realities of the people who use it.
Why are you excited to be a part of the LCF Enterprise Challenge 2025?
Being selected for the Enterprise Challenge is a huge honour — and a meaningful milestone.
I’m excited to grow as a founder, connect with inspiring creatives and mentors, and refine my idea alongside people who believe that business can be a force for good.
This journey started with a problem I saw growing up — and being here now, with the opportunity to build real solutions, is both surreal and incredibly empowering.