Queen’s University Belfast, SU Enterprise

The Students’ Union Enterprise team supports all students and recent graduates to launch or grow businesses, through a wide range of entrepreneurial programmes, events, and competitions. This includes:

Business 1-2-1

We offer a free and confidential 1-2-1 advisory service for students at any stage of their entrepreneurial journey.  Students can book an appointment through our website and take advantage of the expert advice and support we have on offer such as generating ideas, sourcing support or creating a business plan.

SU CoWork

Located in our brand-new Student’s Union building, SU CoWork houses a dedicated co-working space for student and graduate start-ups. Members gain free access to; guidance from expert advisers, desk space, meeting areas, Wi-Fi and tea & coffee.

Innovateher

Specifically designed for women, InnovateHer is a programme that teaches students about leadership and entrepreneurship skills through workshops on starting up a business, pitching, finance, marketing and more. This year’s programme will allow participants to network and form friendships through a conference and residential format.

What’s the Big Idea?

Our ‘What’s The Big Idea’ competition encourages a wide range of students to get involved in entrepreneurial activity at Queen’s.  With a prize pot of £7,000, 11 prize categories, sponsored awards and entries from all across the university, ‘What’s The Big Idea’ is a popular competition among the student body.

QUB Dragons’ Den

Students with more developed business ideas are invited to enter Dragons’ Den and compete for a share of £20,000 equity-free funding. Successful applicants undergo mentoring in-order-to pitch their idea to an expert panel of ‘dragons’ in the hope of winning a share of the overall prize pot.

Make it Happen Fund

Launched in 2019 the ‘Make it Happen Fund’ supports students who are currently working on a business idea but are in need of some funding to make it a reality. On submission of a successful application, students can be awarded grants of up to £1,500 to launch, grow or expand their business.

Please get in touch, we’d love to hear from you: 

Email: su.enterprise@qub.ac.uk

Instagram: www.instagram.com/enterprise_su/

Newsletter: www.qubsu.org/EnterpriseSU/Newsletter/