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Access to a mentor whilst starting out is a priceless opportunity!
We have a student-mentor-in-residence who is available to meet with students with a business idea (or two). This is your opportunity to chat through your idea with an experienced mentor who will be able to offer recommendations and support.
Are you a final year student, post-grad or researcher looking to run your own business but need funding and the support of business experts?
Find out more about our University of Bath Innovation Awards from alumni Paul Hetherington and one of the panel judges Rosie Bennett. This will be an online talk with a Q&A available to anyone interested in applying for the Award. Please ensure you have read about the Award to check your eligibility before registering. This is an online event.
Are you curious about running a business after graduation? Join us for an exclusive session that's just for you!
This is your chance to gain first-hand insights from those who've been in your shoes .
Get ready to gain a comprehensive understanding of how equity dilution can impact your startup's growth and ownership structure. VESTD's expertise will guide you through the intricacies of managing equity dilution effectively.
Ever wondered what psychological factors really propel business success, beyond what 'common sense' suggests? Join us for an enlightening and interactive workshop with Jan!
🔑 Discover the Key to Success: Jan will dive into how confidence, persistence, and risk-taking truly impact your entrepreneurial journey in ways you might not expect.
🧠 Get Personalized Insights: Not just theory! You'll get a chance to understand your own psychological makeup and how it can shape your path to business success.
🚀 Boost Your Entrepreneurial Spirit: This workshop is more than just learning; it's about debunking myths and supercharging your motivation to pursue your business dreams.
Student Event: As part of the Entrepreneurship Programme of enterprise events at the university, our Dragons’ Den pitching competition gives students the opportunity to pitch to our Dragons (Bath alumni) for the chance to win direct investment into their start-ups.
Deadline to apply: 9am Monday 20th November
Dragons’ Den date: Wednesday 29th November for those selected to pitch.
It’s time to match up with the mentor who will help you take your business idea from just a thought to a viable business. The mentor you match up with (they have to pick you too!) will assist you for the duration of the Entrepreneurship Programme ensuring along with our events you will be armed with all the tools you require to pitch for investment and develop a successful start up.
Room: EB 3.1
Get ready to shine at 'Pitch Perfect' – Your opportunity to craft killer slides and impress potential investors and customers.
We highly recommend putting aside one hour out of revision prep to hear from inspirational Bath alumni and Founder & CEO of award winning global merger & acquisition company FE International, Thomas Smale. Thomas will be sharing his knowledge and advice on building a business that one day might be so successful someone might just want to buy it!
We’re partnering with VESTD, an equity management company, to bring you a valuable workshop.
Ready to start launch your company? Need some insights on how build a successful team? Building a great team is a cornerstone of startup success, and equity plays a central role in achieving this goal. By the end of this workshop, you'll have a solid grasp of everything you need to start your company on a great foundation.
David will focus on the importance of validating a startup idea and how/when to start the validation process.
It is critical to validate BEFORE you fall in love with your idea / startup. Not only to avoid creating something that nobody wants or needs, but validation actually can help you adapt your initial idea to becoming something much more successful because of the process of validation.
Validation reduces risks early on in the process. Which is not only good for you but also provides any early investors with reassurance.
Validation also creates a culture of testing and iterating. Rather than building and hoping.
A 72 hour immersive and inclusive experience on campus brought to you by Chanyventures and Enterprise Bath.
Build New Skills. Create Solutions. Meet Great Mentors. Bring Your Vision to Life!
This event is not just for business students, we would love to see a mix of students from a range of diverse backgrounds and degree types! Deadline to apply Monday 16 th October by 9:00am.
One-Day Exclusive Session with Saaket Dubey
Meet Saaket Dubey, your go-to advisor for all things entrepreneurship, for an exclusive one-day session!
IKEEP is a programme designed for students to engage with industry as business advisors. You will be developing business model solutions and market awareness whilst enhancing your skills as an intrapreneur and future employee.
Apply to IKEEP now to be invited to the next online training cohort on intrapreneurship. Once you have completed the online training you will then be invited to select your favourite placement project with a real business. Placements are not compulsory - you can just complete the training if you wish!
Looking for the perfect co-founder? Join us at Bath Student Enterprise's 'Find Your Tribe: The Co-Founder Matchmaking Workshop.' Speed network, engage in skill-matching exercises, and leave with a potential business partner. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your startup journey!
Ready to take your startup idea to the next level?Compete for one of 50 prizes, get actionable feedback from industry mentors, and network with your peers. Mark your calendars and join us for an evening that could kickstart your entrepreneurial journey!
This is your chance to learn the nuts and bolts of generating a business idea that can evolve into a full-fledged startup. Whether you're a complete beginner or already have a concept, this workshop will provide valuable insights and actionable tips.
"Join us this Friday, September 29th, as we host James Jardella, a University of Bath alumnus and the Founder & CEO of Skin Sapiens. 🌿
Learn from his journey – from a MedEng graduate to a leader in the natural skincare industry. Discover how he's making a positive impact on sensitive skin and the planet. 🌍
This talk is a must for aspiring entrepreneurs and anyone with a passion for sustainability. See you there! 🚀 #Entrepreneurship #Sustainability #AlumniTalk"
Come and find the Enterprise Bath stand at this year’s Freshers’ Fair on Friday 29th September from 10am.
We would love to meet anyone who is interested in inventing things, has a brilliant idea for a business, several brilliant ideas even! Perhaps you want to start your own business but you don’t have a solid plan yet? Or maybe you already have a business or several side hustles and would like support scaling these businesses whilst studying? Maybe you have had an idea for a long time but don’t quite have the confidence to make it happen?
Whatever it is (within reason!) we can help support you.
Ecoze founder and graduate StartUp of the year winner, Sam Linfield, will be exhibiting at the Emerging Technologies showcase at the Bath Digital Festival on Monday 10th at the University of Bath Innovation Centre.
The scheme is open to applications from final year students, post-graduates and researchers at the University of Bath. Applicants must be in their final year of study or research.
To apply for a University of Bath Innovation Award, an applicant will typically have demonstrated commitment to innovation and enterprise through involvement in one or more of the enterprise activities on offer during the course of their studies / research or have developed ideas as a structured part of their degree.
Unlock the secrets of Funding Your Business: Join us for an exciting workshop that will take you deep into the world of funding a business. You'll learn about the different methods of financing including bootstrapping, FFF, seed investors, crowdfunding, business angels and many more. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, this workshop is a must for any entrepreneur looking to succeed in today's competitive market. So join us for a truly enlightening and encouraging experience!
Those who have proven throughout the year your commitment to entrepreneurship, alongside having a business idea with real potential, will be invited to receive your SETsquared Entrepreneurship Programme certificate and potentially host a stand at the Enterprise Showcase at the 2022 Enterprise Day in April.
Read more to find out if you are eligible for a certificate.
Open talk with Damon Zwarich, Co-founder and CMO of Charli3, premier oracle on the Cardano blockchain.
If you are new to digital assets or curious about it. Damon has a wealth of knowledge and experience
As part of the Entrepreneurship Programme of enterprise events at the university, SETsquared Bath’s Dragons’ Den pitching competition gives students the opportunity to pitch to our Dragons (Bath alumni) for the chance to win direct investment into their start-ups.
This is an opportunity to win up to £5,000 for your business!
APPLICATIONS OPEN ON MONDAY 6TH MARCH AND CLOSE ON MONDAY 13TH MARCH.
Maximise your business potential with psychology. Find solutions to operational, tactical and strategic challenges. Improve performance and results by applying psychological principles to business. Improve communication, motivation and decision-making. Gain a competitive edge, lead your team to success. Reap the benefits of psychology in business today.
To be eligible for our SETsquared Entrepreneurship Programme certificate and enter Dragons’Den Round 2, you must submit your business plan to us. This is a unique opportunity to receive feedback on your business idea and your plan from a range of business leaders and experts.
The deadline to submit your plan will be midnight on Sunday 5th March 2022.
Register to attend three sessions + a self-led learning covering the four key elements of writing your business plan as part of our Entrepreneurship Programme.
These sessions are invaluable to students who would like to enter Dragons’ Den Round 2, submit a business plan to a panel of experts in the Spring or to those of you considering applying for the Alumni Innovation Award.
It is important to identify who owns relevant IP, before any further steps can be taken in relation to commercialisation or exploitation of your business idea.
This masterclass with the university’s Head of Technology Transfer, Dr. Phil Brown, is a must-attend event for anyone taking part in the Entrepreneurship Programme with IP.
Come and meet Chris Hannaway and hear all about how he built Infinite Sessions - his alcohol-free beer empire - and the other businesses he started whilst at the University of Bath. Chris was the Chair of BANTER Bath Entrepreneurs and the frozen yogurt company he started whilst studying won a ‘Sainsbury’s Small Supplier of the Year’ award. There might even be some (alcohol-free) beer!
