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Interested in enterprise, innovation and entrepreneurship? Looking for support with your idea development? Please see below workshops, events and programmes you can attend to support you with your enterprise interest/idea. If you’re unsure which may be relevant and/or want to discuss your idea why not book a 1:1 with a team member today. Contact Us There’s more over on our news pages too. Just click on Latest News
Clean Transport Accelerator launch event
Our accelerator programme could turbocharge your business The NatWest Entrepreneur Accelerator is working with Warwick Manufacturing Group at the University of Warwick, to create a Clean Transport Specialist Accelerator, combining coaching, thought leadership, community, and access to networks, with specialist support from members of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult. Entrepreneurs will gain a unique opportunity…
Building Translational Partnerships – translating research to help improve human health
Warwick Wellcome Trust Translational Partnership About the partnership Launched in 2020, the Warwick-Wellcome Translational Partnership aims to drive the translation of research into improvements in human health. The partnership accelerates the development of new preventative and therapeutic strategies to tackle ill-health locally, nationally and globally. It helps to deliver lasting impact, whilst strengthening links with…
The Ingenuity Impact Programme focuses on creating businesses with impact. Meet the finalists!
Last year we had some brilliant ideas from the West Midlands, and this year is no different! The Ingenuity Programme began in 2016 and has since expanded working across the Midlands, Malaysia and China. Today, the Ingenuity Programme works with 30 university partners across the UK and focuses solely on creating businesses with impact. We’ve…
Funding success for two Warwick ICURe Graduates – Commercialising University Research
Two teams from the University of Warwick have been awarded grants by Innovate UK to start their new companies. What is ICURe? Innovation to Commercialisation of University Research (ICURe) trains, funds and supports teams led by university early-career researchers (ECRs) to determine whether there is a market for products or services that utilise their research,…
Leading with Competitive Edge in today’s world – Business Ready webinar
2 years ago – the world changed. Today – businesses are struggling to attract and retain people – both their employees and customers. How has your leadership adapted to lead with a competitive edge in today’s world? Join Jill Munden, Mind Reach and Fiona Anderson, valuingYOU and both from My Change Expert as they shine a light on the impact that…
Clean Transport Accelerator launched by NatWest and University of Warwick to help SMEs fast-track their innovations
We’re excited to announce that WMG has partnered with NatWest to launch a new fully-funded Clean Transport Accelerator that will give entrepreneurs a unique opportunity to remove barriers, improve connectivity and receive support in realising their ambitions around clean transport. NatWest and WMG, a department at the University of Warwick, are inviting businesses that are…
Is it AI or Alien Intelligence? Workshop and discussion on Artificial Intelligence
This free workshop will paint a high-level picture of how AI works, some of its capabilities, strengths, weaknesses and issues arising, as a basis for helping you think about what it may mean for your future and business. Join Warwick Enterprise for a mostly non-technical workshop and discussion on a key technology of our age – Artificial…
Venturefest West Midlands 2022 – Connecting investors, innovators and entrepreneurs
A chance to meet, engage and exchange ideas for co-operation and collaboration Venturefest West Midlands 2022, brings together regional businesses, universities, science parks and business support organisations. The next event will be held on 24th March 2022 at the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham. Being supported locally by business, universities, science parks and business support organisations…
Business support, coaching and space to help grow & develop creative & digital businesses
Five more businesses gain support from Creative Futures – meet our new cohort below We are incredibly proud to welcome our next cohort of early-stage and start-ups in to the business community at 1 Mill Street in Leamington Spa. Not only will they develop entrepreneurial skills, explore new markets and make vital connections but they…
Support for entrepreneurial students – What is Warwick Kickstart Society?
Warwick Kickstart is one of the fastest-growing societies on campus. Their aim is to help Warwick students gain insights in disruptive industries, offering them job opportunities, knowledge and skills that will help them kickstart their career in the industries of tomorrow. We talked to current president Jaimeen Shah about the benefits and amazing opportunities the…
Building the low-carbon supply chain to lead net zero revolution
£16.7 million of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding is going to build the manufacturing capability Britain needs to lead the green electric revolution. The funding will be divided among 10 different projects based around the UK, each aiming to help develop the self-sufficiency of Britain’s supply chains for: power electronics machines drives (PEMD) Building…
NatWest Accelerator – Powering you, powering your business
The NatWest Accelerator supports and empowers UK entrepreneurs and business owners to scale their businesses to the next level. The University of Warwick are proud to be working with NatWest to help businesses start and grow. Through specialist Accelerator programmes and by working together in collaboration, the programme provides wrap around support and access to…
University of Warwick opens for applications for Midlands’ Pitch Up investment competition
Applications to Minerva Birmingham’s Pitch Up 2022 competition have opened. The Minerva Birmingham Pitch Up Competition is aimed at small business leaders looking for support with gaining investment Ambitious business leaders can improve their ability to win investment while boosting their profile The final will take place at Venturefest on 24 March 2022 at Eastside…
Raising Finance for SMEs Webinar with Business Ready
Grants, loans, angel investments… find out which funding method is most suitable for your business About this event: This comprehensive workshop, led by specialists in their field, will explain the various types of business funds available, including debt, equity, crowdfunding and grants. We will explain how to get your SME business ready for access to…
What are you doing to make a difference – to make a positive impact on Earth Day?
To celebrate Earth Day Warwick Enterprise (part of the Warwick Innovation District) wanted to share what we’ve been doing to encourage the next generation to be more environmentally focused, creative and of course innovative. As a Foundation Fellow of Warwick Institute of Engagement Warwick Enterprise has made a commitment to support outreach and knowledge exchange…