just imagine if

It's the University of Reading's centenary year, and to celebrate, the just IMAGINE if... 2026 business development award focused on the University community.

Students and graduates were asked to apply with their business ideas. Each idea had to be sustainable, socially responsible and align with one of the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

just IMAGINE if... your idea could change the world.

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Winners of the just IMAGINE if ...  2026 business development award at the Henley Business School, University of Reading with Chancellor Paul Lindley.

Our 2026 winners

Meet the winners of this year's special centenary edition of the just IMAGINE if... business development award.

The award

Learn more about just IMAGINE if... and how your idea could receive an award from the University of Reading and support from Henley Business School.

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Previous winners

Find out how previous just IMAGINE if... recipients have realised their dreams and tackled a global challenge.

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Our partners

The just IMAGINE if... business development award is made possible by the generous support of our friends and sponsors.

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