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SPEED WM Programme

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.

Is SPEED for me?
  • Have you got a business idea or maybe you have set one up already?
  • Would you like some practical support and training in further developing this idea into a real working business?
  • Want to gain access to a network of professional experts?
  • Want to network with other entrepreneurs and businesses?
  • Are you a current student or a graduate of the University of Birmingham?
  • Would you like a package of £2500 to help kick-start your business idea?

If you think you would be interested in taking part in SPEED and will be an eligible student, please see applying for SPEED.