The SPEED Programme provides students at the University of Birmingham, the opportunity to develop business skills through the development of a business idea in a supportive environment.
The SPEED programme offers a 9 month placement to students who are budding entrepreneurs. SPEED is designed to help students with a sound business idea take the steps towards running a real business. The objective is to provide students at the University of Birmingham, a learning opportunity intended to ultimately develop business ideas into a successful businesses running for a minimum of 18 months.
The SPEED programme is an initiative run by the Entrepreneurship and Innovation team and is headed by Hassana Begum, SPEED project manager. The SPEED programme is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) via Advantage West Midlands (AWM). The University of Birmingham, one of seven partners nationally has been awarded 48 placements to allocate in the academic years 2009 - 2010 and 2010-2011.
SPEED is led by Wolverhampton and has seven Primary Partner Universities taking part. In addition to Wolverhampton the partners comprise: University of Birmingham, Coventry University, Staffordshire University, Keele University, Birmingham City University, University of Worcester and Aston University.
Here are just a few of our successful past SPEED students:
Angela Murray - Roads to Riches (PDF, 148 KB, opens new window)
Scott Charlesworth - Build Enterprise (PDF, 146 KB, opens new window)
If you think you would be interested in taking part in SPEED and will be an eligible student you will need to provide some information by completing the business ideas form which can be found at got a business idea?
Got a question about SPEED and want to speak to someone? Please contact:
Hassana Begum: Speed Project Manager
T: 0121 414 8290

