Student Startup advice

For students looking to develop their entrepreneurial skills, get startup advice or build a business, there's no better place to do it than at a university that has secured students over £20,000 worth of business support to develop their startups.

We're here to welcome students and graduates the opportunity to join an enterprising community, with access to student enterprise and startup programmes to help develop business skills and understanding. Alongside business enterprise support, we offer advice from established businesses and experienced entrepreneurs.

We're available to help students while you're at university and for up to five years after graduation, meaning we can support the launching of startups as well as after their studies.

What is a Startup?

Startups are companies that are just starting out or in the early stages of operating. Usually run by an individual or a small group of entrepreneurs, startups are great opportunities for students to make an impact on the industry.

Startups have a business, product or service idea that they want to bring to market. Our free startup support will help put student and alumni businesses in the best shape to succeed.  

The Enterprise Programme

The Enterprise Programme offers University of Portsmouth students and recent graduates a host of resources for innovation and entrepreneurship. Our workshops, events, and exclusive opportunities give you access to funding, 1-1 support, expert advice, and incubator services. You'll develop essential enterprise skills, connect with industry leaders, and receive tailored guidance to transform ideas into successful ventures.

The programme is delivered in a flexible style, and designed to meet you where you are in your start-up journey so you can get involved with the activities that are most relevant to you.

Get involved with enterprise at the University

There are a variety of ways you can get involved in entrepreneurial activities while you are studying at the University of Portsmouth. 

Innovation Connect

Innovation Connect offers co-working space to help you grow your business right here on campus. Students can access the space for free and graduates receive a discount. It can also introduce you to new and exciting local companies and startups and provide access to business networks.

Explore Innovation Connect

Enactus - 'Turning Interest into Action'

Enactus Portsmouth is a non-profit student-led organisation, within the University of Portsmouth and part of the wider community of Enactus UK. They aim to make a difference within the local community and wider society, by setting up social enterprises which tackle issues in and around Portsmouth. They do this by:

• identifying issues which need tackling and carrying out assessments to find solutions to these issues.
• building strong relationships with our communities and partnerships to ensure we tackle issues to the best of our abilities.
• working closely with the University of Portsmouth, providing an opportunity to all and making sure student views are heard

Learn more about Enactus UK & Ireland