What support do I get?

SPEED Support

It's a brilliant way for budding entrepreneurial students to get real business start-up experience in a supported environment

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Project part-financed by the European Regional Development fund

On the Enterprise Inc programme you'll be supported and encouraged by a team of business professionals from both within and outside the University. 

They will help you to explore and investigate your business idea, and equip you with the tools and knowledge to turn your idea into reality with:

  • Access to a mentor with business start-up experience.
  • Networking and business support events.
  • New Venture Programme (NVP) - the foundation blocks for start-up businesses.
  • One-to-one business advice and development sessions.
  • A programme of short courses covering topics such as marketing and finance.
  • A £2,500 cash bursary, paid in instalments upon completion of certain milestones.

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