Aston University is committed to supporting all of its staff, students and graduates in developing enterprise and entrepreneurial skills. We recognise that there is a wealth of innovation, concepts and plans amongst the Aston community, and we are keen to encourage the development of ideas and inspire the individuals behind them to create the businesses of the future.
Click here to download a leaflet which gives more detail about how we support Aston University’s staff, students and alumni in developing enterprise and entrepreneurial skills.
The BSEEN Birmingham Skills for Enterprise and Employability Network) programme offers an attractive package of intensive start-up support for new ventures. Successful entrepreneurs benefit from a variety of workshops including a two day residential with networking opportunities, tailored mentoring and are provided with dedicated incubator space in the prestigious location of the Birmingham Science Park Aston. BSEEN, financed by the European Regional Development Fund, is a collaborative initiative between Aston University, University of Birmingham and Birmingham City University available to undergraduates and graduates who graduated up to five years ago of the three partner universities or recent graduates of any university who now live in the West Midlands area.
Click here to download an application form for the scheme.
Business support – Get involved in the BSEEN programme
Private Sector support from local businesses is pivotal to BSEEN’s success. The knowledge, experience and guidance offered through one to one mentoring, email contact and talks will be invaluable to participants. It will help them to grow their business efficiently, and prepare them for the challenges ahead. BSEEN is therefore seeking assistance from small to large businesses from any sector to offer support in some way to help develop students’ and graduates’ skills and knowledge.
If you are interested in finding out more about the programme please contact Carolyn Keenan, BSEEN Project Manager, for an informal chat on 0121 204 4552 or email c.a.keenan@aston.ac.uk.
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