SPEED WM

The Graduate Enterprise Department, at the University of Wolverhampton, are leading the SPEED WM project, involving 8 local universities.  The project helps entrepreneurial students and graduates to set up their own businesses in the region.

SPEED WM Applications 2011/2012

Applications for the next cohort are now closed.  We are hoping that the next programme will run from April 2012 to October 2012.  Please keep an eye on www.speedwm-wlv.org for more information.

About SPEED WM

SPEED WM offers students and graduates from any course, from glass design to mechanical engineering, or dance to business administration, the opportunity to develop their business ideas.

As part of the SPEED WM programme, you will have access to:

• experienced mentoring support
• tailored training
• networking opportunities
• access to incubation space at Wolverhampton Science Park
• a limited amount of financial support

The £5million project, partially funded by the European Regional Development Fund, aims to help students and graduates become the entrepreneurs of the future and has been running since March 2009.

What's on Offer?

Students and graduates accepted on the SPEED WM programme will get financial and support assistance tailored to suit their particular need, as well as provision of training days and workshops.

Students and graduates will receive training and access to a variety of internal and external resources to give them the best chance of generating an income from their business and will be coached at each stage of their development.

The principle of the SPEED WM project is to give current students and graduates the opportunity to improve their business skills through the development of a business idea in a supportive environment.

Eligibility

Applicants must not already be trading, they must intend to set up their business in the West Midlands region.  The programme is part funded by ERDF and, as such, is only open to nationals of the European Union.

For further information please email us at speed@wlv.ac.uk