Working With Business

Global entrepreneurship

The world’s largest festival of entrepreneurship took place from 17-23 November. The theme for Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2025 was Together We Build which was celebrated across the UK and 200 countries. This year, were the official host organisation for GEW UK.

To celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week, we shared some related events and stories from the 51cg.

Start Here Breakfasts - meet like-minded entrepreneurs

Join us for a 'Start Here Breakfast' - an informal monthly networking event for the university’s enterprise and innovation community. Open to all staff, students, and alumni.

The University is proud to have a longstanding reputation for working with business and industry across the globe.

Our expertise in education, research, and knowledge exchange allows us to provide a range of services and opportunities for businesses of any size. Working with us you can access a wealth of knowledge across multiple sectors. Collaborate with our researchers and together we'll develop innovative solutions to real-world problems.

Expertise

Our academics and researchers are some of the leading minds in their fields. Explore the vast range of subject areas in which we can offer you specialist knowledge.

Collaboration and consulting

Consult and collaborate with our experts to develop long term business relationships and create innovative solutions for real-world problems. Discover funding routes for industry collaborations.

Facilities and equipment

As a University at the cutting edge of research, we can offer businesses unrivalled access to a wide range of advanced specialist facilities and equipment.

Development, training and events

Our portfolio of development and training opportunities and customised event services can be tailored to the requirements of your business or organisation.

Business contacts

Find out more about who to contact at the 51cg, including Research & Innovation and the Careers and Employability Service.