Posted by SIB on Feb 2, 2010 in
News Award-winning Coventry University is to offer 30 Enterprise Scholarships to students looking to go to university next year (2010/11).
Coventry was named “Enterprising University of the Year” on Friday at the Midlands Business Awards 2010.
The scholarships are worth £4,500 over three years and aimed at students who wish to start up their own business and can demonstrate that they have been actively involved in young enterprise at college or sixth form.
Over the past three years, Coventry University has helped more than 30 students from a wide range of backgrounds to start, grow and develop their businesses.
Matthew Perkins, currently a third year scholarship student said:
“When I came to Coventry University I was awarded an Enterprise Scholarship which has been renewed each of my three academic years. The scholarship fund was a great help in the early days when I was starting my businesses. I have continued to invest the funds each year in the businesses and it has helped me to develop and grow them in a way which would not have been possible without a scholarship.
“The advice and support available from the University has been as valuable as the funding.”
Coventry University has a reputation for supporting new student business ventures having previously been Highly Commended and short listed at the Times Higher awards in 2008 and 2009 for the Entrepreneurial University of the year.
Dr Joan Lockyer, Principal Lecture at the Institute of Applied Entrepreneurship, said:
“Coventry University has created an environment in which students can develop and explore their creativity and enterprise skills.
“The financial support provided through the scholarship scheme and the other support mechanisms we offer can provide the kick start needed to bring a great idea into reality”.
The Institute of Applied Entrepreneurship at Coventry University (IAE) is home to all enterprise and entrepreneurship activities at Coventry University. The Institute offers the region – and its students, graduates and staff – a broad range of entrepreneurial support and services for every level and stage of business start-up and growth.
The BA/BSc degrees in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship offer a unique combination of theoretical content and advice from experienced entrepreneurs and the opportunity to start an individual or group venture. The students on the course can enhance their skills and experience the real world of business.
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For more information regarding the scholarship and an application form please call the Institute on 024 7623 6001 or email David Wick at dwick@cad.coventry.ac.uk
Posted by SIB on Jan 22, 2010 in
Opportunities After our last fantastic speaker Fil Adams-Mercer, we had to find someone good for our next meeting – so we have Mask-Arade. Mask-Arade have been seen on the BBC’s Dragons Den and their products featured on ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent.
So why not come along, Thursday 28th Jan in the Riley Lounge (Richard Crossman Building) at 6pm. As always we have some world famous SIB curry for you and your friends to enjoy. Download this PDF for directions.
Spread the word around and invite your friends along. Please RSVP either on the Facebook group or just email shill@cad.coventry.ac.uk
Posted by SIB on Dec 8, 2009 in
News Global Enterprise week saw the annual Phoenix Den business pitch competition at the University. The students had only 2 minutes to pitch there business idea to a panel of judges who were looking for students who had passion about their idea, and the skills needed to turn the business into reality.
The first prize of £1,000 was awarded to Lee Betts with the runners up prizes being awarded to Richard Burridge, Maureen Bennett and Joe Verlaque. That’s not all, Lee and Maureen were also recommended for a SPEEd grant which is worth over £4,000 to help them start up.
If you have an business idea which you want to develop further, why don’t you pop in to the Institute of Applied Entrepreneurship to see how we can help you. The Institute is based on the first floor of the Student Centre.
For more information around how the Institute can help please visit www.studentsinbusiness.org, the home of the Students in Business society at the University.
Posted by SIB on Dec 2, 2009 in
Opportunities IF YOU HAVE A BUSINESS IDEA THAT YOU ARE READY TO TURN INTO A REALITY - SPEED WM COULD BE JUST THE THING FOR YOU!
WHAT DOES SPEED WM OFFER SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS?
- A package of support worth £4,200 to help you start your business
- practical business training workshops
- a business address on Coventry University Techno Centre
- access to a hot desk for 12 months
- mentoring
- networking opportunities
- signposting to other sources of funding and advice
WHO CAN APPLY?
Any EU citizen who is a registered student at Coventry University
Applicants can be either F/T or P/T and proven that the programme can be successfully undertaken in parallel with academic studies.
Download the application form here
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Contact Sue Heath
Institute of Applied Entrepreneurship
Coventry University Enterprises Ltd
Puma Way, Coventry
CV1 2TT.
Email: sheath@cad.coventry.ac.uk
Tel: 07974 984 339 or 02476 236001
Download the application form here
There are a limited number of places left, so don’t delay, download the application form and complete then email or hand in a copy to Sue Heath. Deadline date for applications is Monday 21 December.
Interviews will take place week commencing 11 January 2010 for a programme start of 20 January 2010.
Download the application form here
SPEEd WM is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund
Posted by SIB on Nov 27, 2009 in
Opportunities 
COVENTRY
Wednesday 2nd December 2009 :: 1pm – 4pm
What is it?
- Everything you need to know about being self employed or starting a business
- Practical options available to you now to explore being your own boss
- Provides you with the resources to make it happen
What will I get from the day?
- Inspiration from graduates who have set up a business or are self employed
- Help to explore whether self employment or starting a business is suitable for you
- Opportunity to take up a free place in a 12 month programme to help you into self employment or successfully set up and run a business
- Practically experience how to identify and develop an idea
- Evaluate your idea and learn how it could be taken forward
- Turn your passion into profit
What will happen on the day?
- We start with inspiration – meeting graduates who’ve already taken the route you’ e exploring
- Workshops to explore three areas:
- Self Employment and Starting a Business – what it’s all about
- Ideas Creation – how to take forward your idea or create and develop one
- What local and national resources and options are available now that you can take on to Make It Happen
- Meet like-minded people and experts who can support you
You will leave with a practical route forward and a designated support team.
Who will be there?
National and local partners will be there from Government, NCGE (National Council for Graduate Entrepreneurship), universities, business support organisations and much more.
You MUST register for this event! For more details click here.
