Turning ideas into action
If you're looking to develop entrepreneurial skills, get startup advice or build a business, there's no better place to do it than in the UK's most entrepreneurial city 2020 (Instant Offices). And we'll help you while you're at university and up to 5 years after graduation.
We offer expert advice, workshops, co-working space, networking opportunities and many useful resources. We’re here to help at no cost to you and no loss of ownership; your idea is your idea. We'll support you to create the next big thing, help others, and support yourself.
The Enterprise Programme
The Enterprise Programme offers University of Portsmouth students and recent graduates a host of resources for innovation and entrepreneurship. Our workshops, events, and exclusive opportunities give you access to funding, 1-1 support, expert advice, and incubator services. You'll develop essential enterprise skills, connect with industry leaders, and receive tailored guidance to transform ideas into successful ventures.
The programme is delivered in a flexible style, and designed to meet you where you are in your start-up journey so you can get involved with the activities that are most relevant to you.
Start.
Learn the essential steps you need to know when starting your own venture through our events and workshops.
Grow.
Be inspired by successful entrepreneurs and apply for funding to develop your work.
Scale.
Take your business to the next level with self-employed placements and support from Barclays Eagle Labs.
Workshops and events
Our workshops and events equip you with the essential enterprise skills for joining the workforce or starting your own business.
Funding
Discover our startup funding grants and opportunities to kickstart your business.
1-1 support from the StartUp team
We run weekly appointments in-person and online where you can discuss your business idea or freelancing goals:
- Wednesdays, 2.00pm-4.00pm
- Fridays, 9.30am-11.30am
If these times don't work with your timetable, you can contact the team for support through StudentStartup@port.ac.uk.
More from the Student StartUp Team
Self-Employed Placement Year
Replace the traditional placement year in industry with starting and running a business of your own - all with the support of the Student StartUp Team.
Startup Resources
Explore our startup advice and guidance. Use these resources to develop and build your startup idea from a concept into a functional business.
International student career guide
Find out about the regulations for finding work in the UK as an international student
Get involved with enterprise at the University
There are a variety of ways you can get involved in entrepreneurial activities while you are studying at the University of Portsmouth.
Innovation Connect
Innovation Connect offers co-working space to help you grow your business right here on campus. Students can access the space for free and graduates receive a discount. It can also introduce you to new and exciting local companies and startups and provide access to business networks.
Learn more about Innovation Connect
Enactus - 'Turning Interest into Action'
Enactus Portsmouth is a non-profit student-led organisation, within the University of Portsmouth and part of the wider community of Enactus UK. They aim to make a difference within the local community and wider society, by setting up social enterprises which tackle issues in and around Portsmouth. They do this by:
- identifying issues which need tackling and carrying out assessments to find solutions to these issues.
- building strong relationships with our communities and partnerships to ensure we tackle issues to the best of our abilities.
- working closely with the University of Portsmouth, providing an opportunity to all and making sure student views are heard
Learn more about Enactus UK & Ireland
Explore more in Student StartUp
Starting a business in the UK
Learn more about the rules around starting your own business as an international student or graduate, and how we can support you.
Entrepreneurs in Residence
Meet our Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIRs), who offer business startup advice to students, alumni and staff to launch or grow their business.
Meet our startups
Meet some of our entrepreneurs and explore the businesses, ideas and successes.
