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The Enterprise Scholarship Scheme is a fantastic opportunity to develop your fledgling business skills in a supportive environment. Not only that but as a successful candidate you will receive a substantial grant to help with your start-up costs. As a highlight of the scheme, you will be invited to join our intensive online bootcamp where you will hear from a wide range of successful entrepreneurs who have been through the programme. Benefit from their experience as they share their skills giving you the flying start your competitors only dream of!

Training

  • Market Research
  • Business Planning & Forcasting
  • Accessing Finance
  • Sales & Marketing
  • Pitching your business
  • Legal
  • Networking

It’s not easy to start a business but being in such a supportive environment has really helped tackle some of the challenges that I think small businesses face.  Oli Burbage-Hall

So what next?

The support does not stop there. Beyond your training and funding, you will have access to mentoring and co-working space. Benefiting from the co-working and collaborative environment, Enterprise Scholars can start their business in one of Leeds most cutting-edge environments, purpose built for the innovators and entrepreneurs of tomorrow!

The Package

  • Expert training from entrepreneurial leaders.
  • Extensive mentoring.
  • Grant funding.
  • Invaluable networking opportunities.
  • Incubator space & business address.
  • Continued support form an award-winning department.

Enterprise Scholarship Application Form 2021/22

What are you waiting for?

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Completed applications to be submitted electronically by 10 A.M. on Monday 1st November 2021 to spark@leeds.ac.uk. Applications will then be considered by a formal review panel and the shortlisted applicants will be invited to present to the panel on Wednesday 17th and Friday 19th November 2021.  If you have any questions please email Matthew Preston via spark@leeds.ac.uk.