Enterprise Challenge events

The Research and Innovation Office organises a series of workshops as part of our annual business start-up competition, the Enterprise Challenge. Events are open to everyone, not just competition entrants, and places are allocated on a first come first served basis.

Entrepreneurs Boot Camp: Get fit for business!

If you have a new idea for a venture but need help getting it into shape, we can provide the expert advice you need to get started.

You will learn about the practical aspects of starting up such as finance, marketing, business planning and sales, and benefit from one-to-one advice from professional advisors. Guest entrepreneurs will also be on hand to provide their tips for success.

There are only 30 places available for the entire Yorkshire and Humber region. In order to secure your place you'll need to make sure that you apply early and follow the instructions carefully. Full details are on the application form (Word 110KB)

The Stables, University Centre, Doncaster
1–4 July 2013
Cost. £95 per person, includes accommodation, food and transport.

Closing date for applications is Friday 31 May 2013.

Contact enterprise@shu.ac.uk or 0114 225 3131.

Enterprise Awards Dinner

Sheffield Hallam University's annual Enterprise Awards Dinner is a celebration of our Enterprise Challenge finalists, with the winner announced on the night.

This year's dinner was held on 16 October and featured Sheffield Hallam graduate Kal Atwal, the driving force behind the online price comparison website comparethemarket.com, as guest speaker, whilst the winner's trophy has been designed by the runner up in the 2011 competition, Jessica Flinn.

Watch some of the finalists pitches

Venture Matrix trade fairs

Venture Matrix is a work-based learning scheme at Sheffield Hallam which develops students' employability and enterprise skills. Throughout the year the Venture Matrix team organises a series of trade fairs which are designed to facilitate networking between students, staff and external organisations.

You'll always find us at the trade fairs so it's an opportunity to meet the team and find out how you could make the most of the support we offer.

Upcoming trade fairs

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Global Entrepreneurship Week 2013

This year Global Entrepreneurship Week will take place from 18–24 November.

GEW2013 is an international celebration of entrepreneurship designed to inspire the next generation of business leaders and sees 40,000 events taking place across over 100 countries.

Find out how you can get involved by visiting the website.

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