Starting up

We have significant expertise in pre-start-ups and new enterprise support. In the last 5 years we have helped over 166 entrepreneurs to set up a new company.

We can help to turn an idea into an enterprise and can support early-stage companies with growth and success. As an entrepreneurial university, we have the right skills, expertise, and support in place to enable solutions design and to take ideas to market.

female worker using machinery

Professional training and development

Develop new areas of expertise and improve efficiency, morale and retention.
workers in office space

Hatchery, Incubation and Office Space

We can help to turn an idea into an enterprise and can support early stage companies with growth and success.
young female graduate working on robotic arm

Recruitment Services

Get the best talent for your business with dedicated support from our recruitment team.

Funded support for start-ups

in the UK for Quality Education

Sustainable Development Goal 4, Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024

for Career Prospects

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

Top 5 for Social Inclusion

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

for First Generation Students

The Mail University Guide 2025

of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’

Research Excellence Framework 2021

for Facilities

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

of Research is “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading”

Research Excellence Framework 2021

Four Star Rating

QS Star Ratings 2021