EnterpriseAber - Turning Business Ideas into Reality

StartUp support at ABER 2025

Wed 7th May 12.10 - 1.00pm - Visualisation Centre Room 0.06 - 'Student StartUp Competition' Launch Event! 

• Come and find out about the competition, learn how you can apply and be in with a chance of winning cash prizes, mentoring and more!  
• Free for students, graduates, staff & others interested in starting as a freelancer a business or social enterprise. 

 

Tues 20th May 11am-12pm - Webinar 'Taking Freelance Seriously' hosted by EEUK - tangible actions to equip your students for the future of work. Free for students, graduates, staff & others interested in Freelancing

To register please click here.

 

Student StartUp Competition

If you are a student or 2024/25 graduate with a business or social enterprise idea then why not enter and give yourself a chance to win a share of £10,000 & other cash prizes? 

• With a £10,000 prize fund on offer (as well as other valuable prizes)  If you have an idea for a social enterprise, self-employment, Freelance or any StartUp idea we want to hear from you! 
• We offer FREE start-up mentoring to help you apply.

‘A great way to help you to turn your “good idea” into a successful Freelance career or thriving business’.

Prize categories:

• Sustainability/Eco Business - that focus on environmental sustainability, green technology, or eco-friendly products and services. This could include renewable energy solutions, zero-waste initiatives, upcycling businesses/community projects, or sustainable fashion.
• Social Enterprise - that aim to create a positive social impact while remaining financially sustainable. These startups could address social issues such as poverty, education, mental health, or community development through innovative business models.
• Creative Arts - Businesses or freelance projects that operate in the arts and creative industries. This includes startups in theatre, music, film, photography, design, publishing, or any other artistic fields.
• Science/Tech-Based - that showcase scientific research or technology to create innovative products or services. This could range from app’ development and AI-based solutions to biotech, robotics, or engineering innovations.
• Local Business – that serves a local community, such as retail stores, cafes, a community group or a service-based business. These startups focus on enhancing the local economy and providing unique products or experiences to their customers.

Try to include as much information on the application form as possible………..fill in all the sections you can.

Attend Summer Start-up Week on 4^th-6^th June to gain as much knowledge as possible

Book a one-to-one appointment with a start-up advisor, who will look through your application before you submit, email: enterprise@aber.ac.uk to book

Make sure you are explaining your idea clearly and enthusing/exciting the judges about your new venture.

GOOD LUCK !

Apply here: Student StartUp Competition - Application form

If you have any questions email enterprise@aber.ac.uk

 

Summer StartUp Week 4th-6th June - Visualisation Centre 0.06 - Save the date!

Three full days of workshops & talks, where you will learn all you need to know to get your business or social enterprise up and running:

Wed 4th June

• Inspirational Role Model
• Market Research
• Marketing & Digital Marketing
• Protecting your IP

In addition to all the above sessions, it will be 'business advice drop-in day' all day on Wed 4th - so you can discuss your idea, 1:1 with our Big Ideas Wales business adviser. 

Thurs 5th June

• TAX
• Controlling Finance & Bookkeeping
• Social enterprise & Sustainable business
• Student StartUp Competition - previous winners panel

Fri 6th June

• Inspirational Role Model
• Legal aspects of starting a business
• Social Media for your business/social enterprise
• Next Steps & Support available

There will be the opportunity for informal networking session at the end of each day until 5pm. 

 

Come and talk to the 'Enterprise Team', we provide current students, graduates and others with the support they need to either, become freelance/self-employed, set up their own business/social enterprise, launch a scalable startup or develop essential enterprise skills.  

We offer inspirational events, skill development workshops, specialist mentoring, annual student business competition, plus advice and guidance through our 1:1 appointments. 

You can join our mailing list to stay up to date with Enterprise Events email: enterprise@aber.ac.uk

 

See our Success Stories here: Aber graduate starts

 

Remember.....we offer FREE 1:1 'Business Mentoring' 

Get in touch enterprise@aber.ac.uk

 

Useful links: 

• Big Ideas Wales   
• Business Wales  
• Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)
• Prince’s Trust
• The Development Bank of Wales
• UK Government support and advice for start-ups
• Unltd
• Antur Cymru
• Aber Innovation & Enterprise Campus
• Tramshed Tech
• CWMPAS
• Engineers in Business Fellowship
• HM Revenue & Customs 
• IPSE 
• DBACE