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Student start-up business opportunities

The organisations below have regular support programmes and opportunities to enter competitions to win funding for your business.

Santander

Barclays

Natwest

Enterprise Nation

Innovate UK

King's Trust

If you are in the creative sector:

Arts Council

Nesta

Other funding sources

Crowdfunding is a way to raise money for a project or business by getting contributions from many people. It’s a form of crowdsourcing and alternative finance, and can help you secure extra funds for your start-up.

See the Crowdspace website for a list of the best crowdfunding platforms in the UK.

Additionally, you can look into start-up loans on the British Business Bank website.

If you would like any help with any of the opportunities above, please contact
startups@solent.ac.uk.