New Business Support

Having a place to grow an idea and develop products and services at the outset can be critical to success when setting up a new business. Our universities offer support to help you make the first steps in setting up a successful entrepreneurial venture.

Starting a new business can be daunting and working in partnership with one our universities improves your chances of success. Business incubators based within our universities provide cutting edge facilities for start-up companies within an innovative, dynamic setting. Office space is provided at good rates and additional support can include: 

• Guidance and mentoring from experienced staff
• Technical, creative and business development help
• Advice on funding and investment
• Opportunities to collaborate with universities in other areas such as research and development
• Training and development provision
• Networking opportunities

UK Business Incubation figures show that survival rates of companies within business incubators are 98% compared to a national average of 50% among small and medium sized companies. 87% of companies who started in business incubators still survive after 5 years.

University Business Incubator Websites

Enterprise Pavilion, Arts University College at Bournemouth

Bournemouth University Innovation Centre (BUIC)

Innovation Centre, University College Falmouth

Bath Ventures Innovation Centre, University of Bath

Business Incubator, University of Bristol

Innovation Centre, University of Exeter

Formation Zone, University of Plymouth

UWE Ventures, University of the West of England