Events and workshops

START UP Events and Workshops

Connect and establish skills to help you start or grow a business or self-employed career

START UP Lab: The Business Plan Game

This session is designed to help you understand what makes a business idea realistic, valuable and investable.

Build a business in real time, making decisions about your customers, value, marketing and finances as you go. You’ll respond to challenges, refine your thinking and compete for “investment” based on how strong and convincing your idea is.

No prior business knowledge is needed - just bring curiosity and a willingness to collaborate.

Tuesday 26 May, 10:00-12:00

Newcastle University Business School

START UP Summer Launchpad

Join the START UP Summer Launchpad 3-5 June! A 3-day immersive programme designed to help you move from concept to creation with practical, expert support.

Day 1: Wednesday 3 June

• 09:30-11:30 Indi Business Breakfast
• 13:00-14:30 Sales and Marketing Workshop
• 15:00-17:30 Founders Club Society Mini Hackathon

Day 2: Thursday 4 June

• 10:00-12:30 Launch Surgeries
• 13:00-15:00 Expert Drop-Ins
• 15:00-16:00 Accountxble Club

Day 3: Friday 5 June

• 10:00-16:00 Coaching drop-in
• 13:00-17:00 Start-up north-east ecosystem crawl

Launching Your Business in the UK: Visa Routes for International Students

Are you an international student on a Student Visa with entrepreneurial ambitions in the UK?

Those interested in freelancing or launching a business after graduation are invited to join this information session exploring the UK’s main self-employment visa routes.

A collaboration between START UP, Visa Support, and Innovator International (one of the three Endorsing Bodies for the Innovator Founder Visa) this session will provide an introduction to the opportunities available to you.

Wednesday 24 June 10:00-11:30

Online

All our events and workshops are delivered by experienced industry professionals and advisers. They are open to students and graduates for up to two years. We also welcome colleagues to attend.

Students and graduates can register for events and workshops through MyCareer. Colleagues can email us to reserve a space.

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