Students and graduates have access to comprehensive enterprise support to explore freelancing, self-employment, or starting a business.
Are you ready to explore your entrepreneurial potential? Whether you're dreaming of launching your own business, kickstarting a freelance career, or simply developing the skills to create change within an organisation, the Enterprise Champions are here to support you every step of the way.
The Enterprise Champions are part of a thriving, collaborative and inclusive community that empowers students and graduates to develop ideas, recognise opportunities, and make a real impact. From start-up support and business funding to skills workshops, mentoring and networking, we offer everything you need to turn your ambitions into action.
You don’t need a business plan or background to get started just curiosity, creativity, and the drive to make a difference.
Support available through universities may vary, but examples include:
- One-to-one business advice and mentoring
- Freelance and start-up training programmes
- Events, workshops, competitions, and bootcamps
- Funding opportunities
- Co-working spaces and incubation support
- Industry links, inspirational speakers, and entrepreneurial networks
- Specialist support for embedding enterprise into your studies
Whether you’re testing out a new idea, looking to scale your venture, or seeking inspiration, our Enterprise Teams are here to help you gain the confidence, knowledge and resources you need.
This isn’t just about starting a business, it’s about discovering what’s possible when you think entrepreneurially.
Find the contact for your university below.
Universities in Wales
Aberystwyth University supports students, graduates, staff and others who wish to start new businesses or social enterprises.
Contact details: los14@aber.ac.uk
As a team we coordinate a whole range of activities aimed at helping students and graduates develop their enterprise skills with specific provision to support those who wish to start their own business.
Contact Details: lowri.owen@bangor.ac.uk
The Centre for Student Entrepreneurship is Cardiff Metropolitan University’s dedicated department for all things entrepreneurial.
Contact Details: entrepreneurship@cardiffmet.ac.uk
The Team:
Isabelle Ford - Enterprise Champion - iford@CardiffMet.ac.uk
Hannah Willis - Enterprise Champion - HWillis@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Instagram: @cardiffmetent
Linkedin: Cardiffmetent
Search for ‘Start a business’ on the Student intranet
Linkedin: CU Student Futures
The Team:
Georgina Moorcroft – MoorcroftG@cardiff.ac.uk
Prith Biant
Paula Burns
Michelle Finnegan-Davies
Scott Mayo
Nicola Smith
The Open University in Wales is the leading provider of part-time undergraduate higher education and supported distance learning across Wales.
Contact Details: samantha.forde@open.ac.uk
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Entrepreneurial students at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama manage a student-led Repetory Company (REPCo) geared towards promoting youth entrepreneurship.
Contact Details: lorna.hooper@rwcmd@ac.uk
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Find out more at : Student Enterprise
Instagram: @Enterprise_Swanuni
Contact Details: enterprise@swansea.ac.uk
The Team
Kelly Jordan, Angus Phillips & Joel Bowen
Enterprise Champion – Jonathan Jones, Entrepreneurship Development Manager
Contact Jonathan at Jonathan.jones1@southwales.ac.uk
Website: https://www.southwales.ac.uk/services/careers/enterprise/
Linktree for latest activity: https://linktr.ee/enterpriseusw
Team Email: Enterprise@southwales.ac.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uswenterprise
Startup Stiwdio Incubator: https://entrepreneurship.wales/
The Team
Dylan Williams-Evans - Enterprise Manager/ Entrepreneurship Champion - Email: Dylan.Williams-Evans@uwtsd.ac.uk
If you have a great idea for a business and need help getting started, want support with an enterprising project, or are looking to develop your skills for employability, then the Zone is here for you!
Contact Details: Sasha.Kenney@wrexham.ac.uk
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