Inspiring Stories
InQUBate Case Studies
Immortalising Life Stories through Audio Legacies
Isaac Gibson, a graduate from Queen's University Belfast, embarked on an entrepreneurial journey inspired by a deeply personal connection. His start-up, "From My Perspective," is dedicated to capturing and preserving the life stories of palliative hospice patients through personalised audio recordings. This case study explores Isaac's motivations, challenges faced, and the milestones achieved in building a unique service that offers a tangible legacy for families.
Entrepreneur: Isaac Gibson
Course: PhD Music
School: Arts, English and Languages
Graduating Year: 2024
Transforming Design with AI
Liam Coyle, a recent graduate with a degree in Computer Science, found his entrepreneurial spark through his parents' coffee shop and the rapid progress of AI. Inspired by mentor, John Bustard, along with the encouragement from Student Union Enterprise, Liam embarked on the journey of entrepreneurship. This case study explores Liam's motivations, challenges faced, and the milestones achieved in building his AI-powered design agency, "BrandCanvas."
Entrepreneur: Liam Coyle
Course: BEng Computer Science
School: Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EEECS)
Graduating Year: 2023
Providing Electric Vehicle Charging for All
Maebh Reynolds is a recent graduate from the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, who discovered her entrepreneurial spark during her final year of studies. Inspired by a module called Professional Studies and her encounter with Catalyst Cofounders, Maebh co-founded "GoPlugable." This case study delves into Maebh's journey, highlighting challenges, milestones, and the passion behind addressing the evolving landscape of electric vehicle (EV) charging.
Entrepreneur: Maebh Reynolds
Course: MEng Mechanical Engineering
School: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Graduating Year: 2023
Empowering Legal Access for All
Khaula Bhutta, a graduate from the School of Law at Queen's University Belfast, embarked on her entrepreneurial journey fuelled by a childhood witnessing her father's ventures and her own experiences in creativity and teaching. Her passion for entrepreneurship led her to found "Inclusive Law," a platform aimed at connecting legal professionals with vulnerable communities to simplify and humanise the legal support process. This case study explores Khaula's journey, highlighting challenges, milestones, and her vision for a more accessible legal system.
Entrepreneur: Khaula Bhutta
Course: Law Senior Status
School: School of Law
Graduating Year: 2024