Innovation and enterprise
The Enterprise Engine
A connected approach to enterprise at UWE Bristol.
The Enterprise Engine brings UWE Bristol's enterprise support together through one Enterprise Team, providing a clearer way for students, graduates, staff, researchers and early-stage founders to access the support, expertise and connections they need.
Enterprise can take many forms, from developing a freelance career or launching a venture to commercialising research, creating social impact, or building the confidence and skills to think and act entrepreneurially. Whatever the pathway, the Enterprise Engine supports individuals in turning ideas, ambitions and research into meaningful outcomes.
Who is it for?
- Students and graduates exploring ideas, ventures or independent work.
- Staff and researchers exploring enterprise or the commercial potential of research and expertise.
- Early-stage founders from the region developing ventures and looking to connect with UWE Bristol’s support and expertise.
- Partners looking to engage with UWE Bristol's enterprise activity, expertise and emerging ventures.
For us, enterprise is about more than starting a business. It helps people develop the confidence, skills and networks to create value in many different ways.
Develop your enterprise skills
Space on campus
From incubation space to develop your venture in a collaborative and supportive environment, to pop-up shops on campus to test your ideas.
Financial support
A range of funding opportunities to help you get your idea off the ground or take it to the next level, from pitching competitions to start-up scholarships.
Advice and business support
Support that includes online resources, business advice clinics, an entrepreneurs' development programme and a team of enterprise advisers.
Workshops and events
Workshops, events and activities to explore ideas, build confidence and turn your passions into a livelihood.
Got a great business idea?
We’ll help you get it off the ground. With physical space, business support and funding available, we’ll be on hand to help you at every stage of your entrepreneurial journey.
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If you’ve graduated from any UK university in the last three years and are looking to set up or grow your own innovative, high-tech business, we can help you bring your business ideas to life.
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