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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

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.

SIB President Simon Hill was shortlisted for the category “Young Entrepreneur of the Year” AND “Entrepreneur of the Year” for his business ‘Summit Marketing Solutions‘.

Third year student Kate Vincent was also shortlisted for “Young Entrepreneur of the Year” for her business ‘Super Pooch‘.

Winners will be announced at the 2010 awards on January 29th. Good luck to you all!

Those who can on the 22nd October, enjoyed some great curry provided by the Start-Up Cafe, an intriguing case study from Martin Gower, Chairman of the Coventry & Warwickshire Institute of Directors, as well as fantastic networking opportunities. Many of you have already have come over to the Student Center to organize a mentor through the Institute of Applied Entrepreneurship, and we will also be in touch shortly about the Institute of Directors mentoring scheme.

We are really looking forward to seeing you all again at our next major event on 19th November in the Start-Up Cafe, please visit http://www.cusu.org in order to become a member and attend the next event.

Whether you are a new or returning student, we have got lots on for you this academic year ranging from fantastic socials in local bars and clubs, to great speakers who give up their time to inspire us, plus food and drink.

Our first event will be held on Thursday 22nd October 6-8pm in the Start-Up Cafe

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Presenters:

Dr Gideon Maas, Co-Director Institute of Applied Entrepreneurship, Coventry University

Prof Paul Hannon, Director of Research and Education, National Council for Graduate Entrepreneurship, UK and Visiting Professor Coventry University

Aim of presentation

• De-mystify the concept ‘entrepreneurship’
• Identify challenges facing entrepreneurs within the current environment
• Identify ways people can improve their entrepreneurial abilities

Sub-topics

• What is entrepreneurship?
• Why is entrepreneurship so important currently?
• Can I be an entrepreneur?
• What are the broad challenges facing entrepreneurs world-wide?
• How can I improve my entrepreneurial abilities?

ERASMUS for Young Entrepreneurs is ideal for you if you want to:

• Work with a serious, committed and motivated new entrepreneur from another country who contributes with new and fresh ideas

• Gain access to new skills and innovative knowledge

• Gain knowledge about foreign markets – including business contacts – and increased opportunities to internationalise your business

• Improve the growth potential of your enterprise and have an opportunity to establish a new business partnership directly with an entrepreneur from another country

We are currently looking for new entrepreneurs (owners of businesses trading for no more than three years) in the West Midlands area who would be willing to participate in the scheme and share their entrepreneurial experience with an entrepreneur from another country.

For more details or if you are interested in participating as a new entrepreneur, please visit the ERASMUS project website at www.erasmus-entrepreneurs.eu to register your interest.  If you have any further queries please contact Barbara on 024 7623 6001 or email

business-enterprise@cad.coventry.ac.uk

Further information can be downloaded Here.