Business Start-up
If you have an idea for a new business or want to find out more about being self employed, Business Start-up is here to help.
Whatever stage you're at, from idea generation through to trading, we can offer valuable support and resources to help you along the way.
In the last 5 years we have supported over 100 students and graduates to start up in business.
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We can help you with:
A tailored programme of workshops - One-to-one business advice
- Access to funding
- Annual competitions
- Access to networking events
- Flexible and permanent office space
- An online resource centre for start-up businesses
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Business Start Up is part funded by the European and HEIF (Higher Education Innovation Fund). The project has attracted £105,000 of investment from the European Regional Development Fund as part of Europe's support for local economic development through the Yorkshire and Humber ERDF Programme 2007-13. |
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We work in partnership with Yorkshire's other Higher Education Institutions as part of the Graduate Entrepreneurship Project |
| Grants | Workshops | Business Advice | Competitions |
The application deadline for the annual Entrepreneurs Boot Camp is Wednesday 6th June 2012. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity, details of the 4-day event can be found below and you can download the application form here.














