Open for Business
Our Open for Business exhibition showcases our young entrepreneurs' businesses
- Watch the video to find out how enterprise and innovation are encouraged at Derby.
- Are you currently studying at the University of Derby?
- Are you a recent graduate?
- Have you got an idea for a business but are not sure what to do next?
- Have you ever thought about starting your own business?
- Would a bursary from the University of Derby help?
If you've answered YES to the above you may be eligible for Enterprise Inc support.
What is Enterprise Inc?
Enterprise Inc is aimed at improving the enterprise skills and entrepreneurship capability of 500 students and graduates across the East Midlands.
Derby is one of the nine Universities involved in this project. With funding support from HEIF, ERDF and emda, Enterprise Inc has been designed to encourage and support students who want to develop enterprising ideas into businesses.
Support package value worth over £5,000
If you're on a full or part time course in any subject here at Derby, if you have recently graduated, or are an academic looking at starting a business, you can apply for a place on Enterprise Inc. If successful you will benefit from a cash bursary of £2,490, along with £3,000 worth of generic and tailored business support to help your business succeed.
Individual development
Enterprise Inc focuses on your individual development and will be of benefit whether or not you ultimately develop your idea into a successful business.
Postgraduate Certificate in Enterprise Management
Why not combine part time study on the Postgraduate Certificate in Enterprise Management with Enterprise Inc?
The call for applications to the 2009 programme is now closed. Please check back in summer 2010 to find details of the 2010 programme.