Enterprising and Start-Up support for University of Birmingham students and graduates.
B-Enterprising is the University of Birmingham's hub of enterprise learrning. Part of Careers Network, B-Enterprising encourages and promote enterprise, innovation and entrepreneurship amongst students, staff and alumni. Our B Start Up programme is designed to create entrepreneurs and the experience of starting a business. The University of Birmingham is proud of its past, present and future successful entrepreneurs & enterprising minds.
06/09/2023
Transforming a passion for design into a poster start-up.
Biomedical Sciences graduate Firaas Akbar talks to B-Enterprising about his start-up Poster-Studio.
Transforming a passion for design into a poster start-up | Firaas Akbar Firaas Akbar is a Biomedical Sciences graduate from the University of Birmingham. He started a business called Poster Studio in May 2023 - a...
14/08/2023
Our latest blog features Syed Gillani - founder of luxury thobe start-up House of Gillani.
Blending Eastern Craftsmanship with Western Tailoring - Syed is currently studying for a Philosophy, Politics and Economics degree at the University of Birmingham.
Fusion of Traditions: House of Gillani's Luxury Thobes Blend Eastern Craftsmanship and Western Tailoring Philosophy, Politics and Economics undergraduate Mr. Syed Gillani is the founder of clothing business House of Gillani. This luxury clothin...
09/08/2023
The Anime-Inspired Start-up takes on Hyper Japan in London and we hear from two interns and their experiences working for Weeb Express - an based start-up.
The Anime-Inspired Start-up: Weeb Express Takes on Hyper Japan London Weeb Express is an anime merchandise business, founded in July 2021 by Materials Science Graduate, Heidi Leung. On 21 - 23 July, Weeb Expre...
25/07/2023
🚀 Engineers in Business Competition Alert 💡
Open to University of Birmingham students from an Engineering discipline. Your chance to win from a £3,000 cashpot.
Enter your innovative engineering idea before Sun 30 July | solve real problems through engineering
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21/07/2023
Our latest blog features board game start-up Hex Mad - founded by Applied Linguistics graduate Ian James.
The founder talks about his new card game 'Curse Words' and how gaming can help with social anxiety.
Game On! Exploring the fun world of Board Game start-up Hex Mad Hex Mad is a board card/game publisher based in Birmingham, aiming to make fun and rewarding games that don't take ages to set up and play. ...
20/07/2023
An alternative way of getting work experience this summer is to create your own.
Experiment with your own ideas using our freelance and start-up tools including our brand new B-Enterprising Learning Hub.
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10/07/2023
The Postgraduate Enterprise Summer School was a lot of fun. Last week, 33 Postgraduates worked in teams to create a sustainability solution for our guest employer HSBC
Well done to Team Integre who were eventual winners and a special thanks to HSBC for their hospitality!
03/07/2023
The Postgraduate Enterprise Summer School (PESS) commenced this morning!
Over one week, Postgraduate students from University of Birmingham are working in teams to help solve a sustainability consultancy challenge set by guest employer HSBC. Six teams will be competing for a chance to win in Friday's Pitch finale.
Good luck to all!
19/06/2023
Digital Student Tech Talk with Siemens on 29 June (4:00pm)
Get tips from Siemens staff and innovative UoB students to help develop your own ideas. Siemens has the tools you need to come up with awesome ideas for new products and innovations!
Digital Student Tech Talk with University of Birmingham: Your Start-up idea! 📣 How to use Siemens tools to visualize and design your start-up idea 🚀 Siemens has the tools you need to come up with awesome ideas for new products and innovations! This was the key learning for the students of University of Birmingham (UK) who participated in the Siemens Solid Edge Bootcamp...
13/06/2023
Turn your business idea into a viable solution in just 12 weeks!
Explorer by Santander X is a new, FREE programme designed to help you develop your business idea.
Over 12 weeks, you’ll work to turn your business idea into a sustainable solution that meets the 2030
Sustainable Development Goals.
You'll work alongside other like-minded innovators as well.
Want to get involved? Visit Santander X and tell us more about your business idea and why you want
to be part of the Explorer programme.
Applications close on 1 September 2023.
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09/06/2023
Earlier this week, founders on the programme were invited to a Dragon's Den style pitch event at The Exchange.
Innovative start-up founders from the University of Birmingham presented their business ideas to a panel of judges to compete for cash prizes. Read the full story.
Incubator Pitch Competition: Elevate your Startup On Monday 5 June, the University of Birmingham hosted an exciting pitch competition for founders as part of the UoB Elevate programme. This...
08/06/2023
Take your business further, faster!
The NatWest Business Accelerator is now open for applications. Recommended to our innovators!
Entrepreneur Accelerator | NatWest From the first-go Fintechs to the import and exporters, from the app makers to the risk-takers we believe in entrepreneurs. Join our accelerator programme and watch your business grow
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