As an undergraduate or a taught masters student, you have the opportunity to learn about enterprise and entrepreneurship whether for your own interest, in order to become more employable, or with a view to starting your own business. There are several student groups and societies just for you. We can also help with funding and mentoring to get your enterprise off the ground.
Birmingham Entrepreneurs Society
Birmingham Entrepreneurs is a student-run society, part of the Guild of Students and is open to all Birmingham students. It's a great place to meet like-minded people, learn from experts and peers and enjoy a social calendar designed with entrepreneurial people in mind.
Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)
SIFE is a society led by dedicated university students who wish to develop their entrepreneurial skills both for their future careers and to make a difference in the local community.
Enterprise Skills Series 
Have you started a business? Are you thinking about starting one or going freelance? Do you run a charity, society or social enterprise? Would you like some enterprise skills to boost your employability? If your answer is yes to any of these questions, then the Enterprise Skills Series is for you.
Online learning programmes
If you want to know more about entrepreneurship or business start-up, the EI WebCT courses can help you. Videos, course notes and self-analysis tools can help you discover whether you or your idea are ready for success. Any registered member of the University can self-enrol.
SPEED WM programme
This programme provides students at the University of Birmingham, the opportunity to turn a business idea into reality by developing business skills, availability to funding and incubation facilities in a supportive environment.
1:1 business readiness coaching
Got a business idea and need some guidance and support? These one-to-one meetings can be just the ticket to get you started.
EI events programme
Find out about all the latest events hosted by Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
Birmingham Business School guest lectures
The business school holds a number of events and guest lectures throughout the year.
Alumni guest lectures
These often include talks by alumni who are entrepreneurs or leaders of significant organisations.
Plan-B competition
The University of Birmingham's innovation competition open to all registered University of Birmingham students.
