T2 IP & Technology · ENTITY #15

Overstand University

WMCA AEB / Skills Bootcamps / Activate

AMOUNT

£50k–£500k

DEADLINE

Quarterly

§1The Problem

The West Midlands lacks a circular-economy-specific bootcamp pipeline.

§2The Solution

Overstand University runs 12-week bootcamps with 90% job-placement guarantee.

§3The Ask

We seek £300k to deliver 6 bootcamp cohorts (180 trainees).

§4The Impact

Tonnes processed: direct contribution to the verified-tonne pipeline.
Meals funded: 40 meals per tonne via the 7% Covenant (100/90 Pledge).
Jobs created: roles drawn from the 1,554-job pipeline (Skills + Ops + Leadership).

WIN-WIN COMMISSION (PAID ON AWARD ONLY)

18% of awarded amount

Like a claims company — zero upfront, zero risk. The grant-getter is paid only when the money lands. Per MD-466 Win Doctrine, full commission band is 7%–20% with this grant set at 18% reflecting complexity, time-to-award, and likelihood.

§6Status & Next Action

Current status: NOT STARTED. View full pipeline at the Grants Tracker. Win-doctrine and 40% guidance in MD-466.