Enterprising Young Brits Awards is a great opportunity to get the spotlight shining on you and your venture!

Are you following your entrepreneurial dream? Have you successfully mixed creativity with commercial flair, or demonstrated real determination in turning your ideas into reality? If so the Daily Mail Enterprising Young Brit Awards could be right up your street.

Run by Enterprise UK, in partnership with the Daily Mail, the Institute of Directors and the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills, the competition is open to anyone aged 30 and under who has made their idea happen in a new, innovative or inspiring way.
Why enter?

We’re calling for entries now. Do you want to be in with a chance to win £1,000 and money-can’t-buy-profile for your venture? If so get your application in to us before 5 March 2010!

Not only do lucky winners receive £1,000 for their business but they also get valuable coverage in national media and an invitation to join the Enterprise UK Ambassador programme. As an Enterprise UK Ambassador they will get a chance to network with some of the UK’s top entrepreneurs and help us inspire the next generation of Richard Bransons and Anita Roddicks!
Categories:

You can enter up to two of the categories below:

* New startup – For enterprising individuals who have started their own business, large or small within the past three years.
* Social, ethical or environmental – For ventures combining the principles of a successful business with an emphasis on the social, ethical or environmental benefits it can provide.
* Teen – For anybody aged 13 – 19 who is making their enterprising idea happen
* Creative – Rewarding enterprising individuals in the creative industries such as fashion, music, design or the arts.
* Open category – Entrants whose business does not immediately fit into one of the four categories above are welcome to enter the Open category.

Enter now!

The Apprentice Manchester, sponsored by Rolls Royce, is a student competition organised by Manchester Entrepreneurs Society.

www.apprentice-manchester.co.uk

22nd to the 26th of March 2010

First prize will be £1000

Open to all students from the University of Manchester, Salford University and Manchester Metropolitan University

Applications should be done individually, and then individual students will be put into teams.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 1ST OF MARCH
To apply email your:
- Name
- University
- Student Number
- Course
To : apply@apprentice-manchester.co.uk

We will then hold interviews in the first week of March.

Come and speak to us at MBS East or the University Place Foyer between the 1st-14th of February 11am-4pm

It is the first of its kind to run in the city aimed at young, driven and determined students. Running from the 22nd to the 26th of March 2010, it is a week long event based in and around Manchester University. It will pit only the most driven and focused teams against each other in a series of challenges, ranging from selling products for charity, to hosting and promoting club nights in Manchester.

This week long, intensive programme is open to all students at Manchester, Salford and Manchester Metropolitan University, as well as a select number of secondary schools in the Manchester area. First prize will be £1000, and will be presented by at the closing ceremony of the competition on the last day.

This programme is intended to not only provide a week of business-orientated excitement, but also be a talking point for future interviews, as well as looking great on a CV. It will show not only curiosity and competence for innovation and entrepreneurship but also the drive for excellence that many employees feel is missing in the graduating students of today.

For further information, and more details about the challenges, please email us at:
apply@apprentice-manchester.co.uk

WILL YOU BE FIRED?

Are you interested in enterprise around science, technology, engineering and maths?

Do you want to get the scoop on the latest industry opportunities and trends?

Do you want to develop your enterprise knowledge, skills and network?

The top university students, staff, graduates and researchers – as well as members of the South East enterprise community will come together to get inspired and develop the knowledge, skills, network and experiential opportunities necessary to launch STEM enterprises.

>Who attends?

Students, staff, researchers, graduates, local business professionals, and major corporate partners from any university, discipline, level of study or field of specialization from across the South East region.

>Why attend?

From inspirational speakers and an industry trends panel to practical workshops and experiential business creation, pitching and networking opportunities, delegates will have the opportunity to meet and engage with leading STEM entrepreneurs and develop their network and skills. Engage with Microsoft, BAE Systems, Investors, Leading Academics and Entrepreneurs!

The events feature keynote entrepreneur speakers, an industry tends panel, workshops with NACUE, Business Boffins and Rob Geraghty from the Wow Factor, as well as speed networking and a pitching competition.

All delegates who complete the one day course will receive an Official STEM Enterprise Certificate of Participation and ongoing business and mentorship support from NCGE.

It’s Free!

>Where and When

Oxford (Feb 10)
Reading (Feb 15)
Southampton (Feb 19)
Oxford (Feb 24)
Reading (March
Southampton (March 29)

SPACES ARE LIMITED, SO REGISTER TODAY! http://www.flyingstartonline.com/public/fsworkshops/upcoming

For more information, visit: http://www.flyingstartonline.com/stem and give yourself the leading edge.

The Global Social Venture Competition is the largest and oldest student-led business plan competition providing mentoring, exposure, and $45,000 in prizes for social ventures from around the world. Start forming a team today to submit your executive summary by January 20, 2010*!

Winning plans in the past have ranged from global health to microfinance, from cleantech to education, from fair trade to community development, from business concepts to operating companies, and have included for-profit and non-profit models.

ENTRANT REQUIREMENTS

· Every team must include at least one member who is a current student in ANY graduate business program or who has graduated from any graduate business program within the past 24 months.

· Operating companies are welcome to enter, though they must be less than 3 years old (as measured by first revenue or first patent issued).

· Plan can be for a for-profit or non-profit as long as either can be financially self-sustaining at scale.

For full details please visit: www.gsvc.org

For Entrepreneurs by Entrepreneurs

Date: Tues 2 Feb – Wed 3 Feb 2010
Location: Central London

Hosted and sponsored on location by Reed Smith LLP and BDO LLP

Doing it Right London is a programme where exceptional entrepreneurs enhance their company’s ability to attract funding and cultivate invaluable relationships.

Through candid discussions led by local investors and seasoned entrepreneurs, Doing it Right increases participants’ understanding of the current state of investment as well as what it takes to succeed in a high-growth enterprise.

Email us to find out if you might qualify or register today for open sessions.

50% discount for University Enterprise Club/Society members! Use the code ‘ASTIAstudent’.

Astia Highlights

Astia is a global non-profit organisation that provides innovative programmes to exceptional women-led start-ups. Head-quartered in San Francisco, Astia delivers programmes for entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley, New York, London and, from later this year, India. Astia is well positioned to work with start-ups around the world as they access capital, grow their businesses, and develop the leadership of the founding team.

The Astia model of engaging a community of experts to the benefit of the select start-ups it serves has resulted in an exceptional success rate; since 2003:
· Presenting companies have raised over $600 million
· Greater than 55% of the presenting companies at Astia Investor Forums have achieved funding or an exit within one year of the program
· 16 presenting companies have secured an exit, including 2 IPOs

From 24-25 February 2010, City Thistle London, the Entrepreneur Show will be hosting the event for everything entrepreneurial!

The Entrepreneur Show, brought ot you by the organiser of the Selling Show, is the UK’s leading event for budding entrepreneurs. If you’re looking to discover new ideas, solutions and products, ttalk face-face with top suppliers, or update tour knowledge on entrepreneurial issues, make sure you register to attend the Entrepreneur Show today.

Doug Richard’s School for Startup
Start Here! Starting & Growing a Successful Business
In partnership with B|SEEN & NACUE

On February 8th 2010, Birmingham University will host Doug Richard, serial entrepreneur and original BBC2 Dragon, and the School for Startups team to hold their much esteemed “Start Here! Starting & Growing a Successful Business” masterclass.

About the Event
Doug will be delivering an interactive seminar, incorporating ‘live’ on the day delegate case studies, video examples, lectures, and Q&A sessions.He will provide an insightful introduction to how to succeed in business and address the essential questions that entrepreneurs should ask themselves before investing time and money into an idea:

• How to write the perfect business model
• How to identify your product and your market
• How to start an affordable marketing campaign to increase your sales leads
• How to treat the recession as an opportunity, rather than a threat
• How to make money and secure investment

He’s an entertaining host who will leave you feeling inspired, refuelled and buzzing with new ideas! And yes, you can be coached by him for the day!

Tickets: Register Now! Spaces Limited

The following discounted ticket prices are available via NACUE or one of the
B-SEEN partnership universities; Birmingham, Aston and Birmingham City.

Ticket Type Cost £’s Discount Code

* Students £15 D1
* Academics £20 D2
* Entrepreneurs / Businesses £40 D3
* B|SEEN Students £10 D4

Ticket Booking Link: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/514062575/BSEEN

NB. Proof of student & staff status will be required on the day at registration. Failure to present your valid ID will result in none entry to the event.

You are guaranteed to leave this event with new ideas, enthusiasm and energy!

In partnership with the Knowledge East Enterprise Network, NACUE is running a 3-day intense training Enterprise Bootcamp. And when we say intense, we mean early starts and days jam-packed with group activities, inspirational keynote speakers, networking sessions, business drills and pitching sessions. Engage with the founders of Groupspaces, Sandbox, Cmypitch.com, eOffice, The Next Women and Enfuse Youth, and the brightest minds from Smith & Williamson, Microsoft, Sun Microsystems, the Technology Strategy Board and UnLtd. You will even get one on one mentorship with an investor, have the chance to pitch your idea to a panel of investors for cash, wine and dine at London’s premier entrepreneurs club, and participate in a cutting-edge innovation garage session with an Ariadne Capital company.

From concept and development to your business model and legals and finances, you will gain the inspiration, knowledge, skills, network and experiential opportunities to get onto the right path to launch successful business.

London Metropolitan University’s Accelerator Incubator on February 2nd – 4th, 2010.

Find out more information at www.nacue.com/bootcamp

Book your place as soon as possible to develop the enterprising skills that will set you apart from the rest! Places initially open to University of Greenwich, Goldsmiths University of London, Queen Mary University of London, London Metropolitan University, Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication, Bose Bruford College, Trinitylaban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, and University of East London.

The UK’s premier student enterprise conference.

From March 27-28, 2010, UCL Entrepreneurs Society, UCL Enterprise Society and UCL Advances partner with the National Consortium of University Entrepreneurs (NACUE) to host the UK’s premier conference for 200 of the most promising student entrepreneurs and enterprising students.

As the country climbs out of the recession, ‘business as usual’ approaches to economic growth will just not cut it. Championing innovation and entrepreneur-led economic growth, this year’s conference, ‘Business NOT as Usual’, brings together investors, policy makers, international corporates and global entrepreneurs, with the objective to not only inspire, inform, connect and provide experiential opportunities to young entrepreneurs, but also to further the discourse, thought leadership and policy awareness around enterprise and innovation to drive the UK economy forward.

Attendees: 200 of the UK’s most promising young entrepreneurs & enterprising students
Location: University College London
Date: 27-28th March, 2010
Fee: £40 early-bird, £50 full price

For full details, the schedule, and instructions on how to register, please visit: www.nacue.com/nsec.

NACUE’s National Varsity Pitch Competition, in partnership with the British Library, is the UK’s premier start-up competition for university students across the country. It celebrates university enterprise by showcasing the brightest young minds and the breadth of businesses coming out of UK universities.

Young entrepreneurs will compete in one of seven industry semi-finals and seven finalists will have the opportunity to move on to the national finale on May 5th at the British Library after receiving a full day of training, one-on-one mentorship and coaching. Pitching to a panel of judges made up of some of the UK’s foremost entrepreneurs, investors, innovators and media personalities, the finalists will pitch for seedfunding, startup support and the National Title.

The deadline is March 1, 2010.
Apply Now!

Visit HERE for more information