What's On...
We run a number of events and initiatives that you can get involved with that will help you network, develop new skills and get you started on your entrepreneurial journey.
Please click the tabs below to see events planned.
Past Events
December 2020
Bootcamp to Business - a 2020 special!
This year's Bootcamp to Business is a '2020 special' designed specifically for young entrepreneurs ready to meet the challenges set by 2020 head-on and run a business that can flourish in this new way of working.
What you can expect:
- Expert advice: Get valuable tips from successful entrepreneurs and experts in their fields.
- Tips from Bootcampers: Hear from previous bootcampers about how the experience helped them start and grow their business.
- Networking and collaboration: Meet like-minded people and collaborate with them at Bootcamp and in the future.
- A clear action plan: Work with Big Ideas Wales Business Advisers to create an action plan to take your business forward.
Key topics:
- Introduction to the business world in 2020
- How to raise finance
- How to build a network – who do you need to know
- Build resilience in your business
- Get in front of the right people – how to market your business effectively
Delivery:
- Interactive 2-hour online sessions
- Scheduled in the early evening so that you can participate after uni, work or family commitments
Agenda:
- 1st of December 6-8pm – Networking
- 3rd of December 6-8pm - Resilience and Critical Thinking
- 8th December 6-8pm - Raising Finance
- 10 December 6-8pm - Selling Online and SEO
- 15th of December 6-9pm - Q&A with a panel of experts
Who it’s for
To be eligible you need to be:
- Aged 18-25
- Recently started a business in Wales in the last 12 months or plan to start a business in Wales in the next 12 months
HOW TO APPLY: https://businesswales.gov.wales/bigideas/bootcamp-business
November 2020
| Every Tuesday | Explore Workshops | For 15 weeks we will be looking at the skills needed to be Entrepreneurial and that are sought after by employers |
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Monday 16th November 1-2pm |
Natwest's Pitching Workshop | Helping participants to structure, write and deliver a killer 60-second pitch | Click to Book |
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Monday 16th November 6-8pm |
Start Something Good / Social Enterprise |
Talking about Social Enterprises and support avaliable |
Click to Book |
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Tuesday 17th November 6-7pm |
Story of a Tech Entrepreneur |
Lee Sharma and his Journey from Business student to Tech Entrepreneur |
Click to Book |
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Wednesday 18th November 2-3pm |
Alumni Entrepreneur Panel | Alumni who have gone on to set up their own successful businesses. They will be answering questions and giving advice on the start up journey. | Click to Book |
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Wednesday 18th November 6-8pm |
Mix up & Pitch |
Interested in business start-up, networking and pitching? Then Mix up and Pitch!!! |
Click to Book |
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Thursday 19th November 6-8pm |
Innovation driven Entrepreneurship | Royal Academy of Engineering and the support avaliable for innovation driven start ups | Click to Book |
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Friday 20th November 5-7pm |
Female Founder Friday | Successful Female Entrepreneurs talk about their journeys and support out there for female Entrepreneurs | Click to Book |
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Saturday 21st November All Day |
BAME Entrepreneurship | Celebrating BAME Entrepreneurs in Collaboration with Centre of African Entrepreneurship | |
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Sunday22nd November All Day
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Support for Start ups in Wales | Find out about all the Enterprise and start up support in Wales |
Please Follow:
Facebook: Swansea University Enterprise and Swansea University
Instagram: Some of our student Entrepreneurs will be going LIVE for Q&A's please Follow @SwanseaUni and @Swanuni_Enterprise
