Build your own project
Turn your ideas into real engineering projects
Have an idea you’ve always wanted to build, but never had the budget, support, or push to finish it? Fleming’s Self-Directed Project supports student-led, self-initiated projects, whether you’re working individually or as part of a team.
How can I benefit from it?
Featured visibility
Feature your project in department newsletters
Recognition
Certificates of recognition from the EEE department
Showcase & Networking
Project showcase at the end of the academic year, with big tech companies visiting/judging, secret prizes, and networking and internship opportunities
What support do I get?
Project Funding
- Unlimited funding (initial funding up to £50)
- Additional funding can be unlocked as milestones are achieved
Milestone-Based Support
- Break your project into clear stages
- Funding is released as milestones are completed
- Encourages steady progress and real outcomes
Technical Guidance
- Support from the Fleming Society Projects Team and the online forum
- Evidence-based milestone check-ins (show what you’ve built!)
Simplified Purchasing
- Components can be purchased centrally and passed on to you
- Reduces delays and administrative hassle
How to apply
Applications open during a specified window each month.
- Complete the project sponsorship template and use this BoM format
- Submit them here! (MS form)
- Ask any questions about your projects in our forum!
If you have any questions about these steps, contact us or join our WhatsApp group chat!
