Start-up Programme
The Warwick Enterprise Start-up Programme is a 12-month journey for enterprising students and graduates of University of Warwick who are ready to take their start-up from concept to launch.
The programme aims to support you to build an investment-ready, trading business that creates positive impact.
Who is it for?
Whether you’re planning to launch a start-up, go freelance, or drive social change, this programme is open to all entrepreneurial students and graduates of University of Warwick.
What you'll gain?
- Access to co-working spaces at your chosen location: The Climb, on campus or The Shard, London
- Structured entrepreneurial skill-building workshops
- Monthly one-to-one coaching session with our start-up coach, Alexander McLeod
- Mentoring from an advisory board of investors, exited founders and corporate leaders
- Access to networking events from Warwick Innovation DistrictLink opens in a new window ecosystem
Cost: Free to attend, Zero equity share
Location: The Shard London or University of Warwick Campus
Application window is closed for Autumn Term Intake
Next application window opens on 1st October 2025
Where we host the Start-up Programme
Choose between University of Warwick Campus and The Shard, London
The Climb, Junction Building (University of Warwick Campus)
- Immerse yourself in a vibrant, purpose-built entrepreneurial hub at the heart of campus.
- Connect with founders, innovators, mentors, and industry leaders through the Warwick Innovation District.
- Enjoy modern co-working spaces designed to fuel creativity and collaboration.
WBS, The Shard (London)
- Work from the 17th floor of one of Europe’s most iconic buildings with panoramic views of London.
- Be near key investors and influential business networks.
- Enjoy the vibrance and opportunities that Central London offers while building your venture.
Hear from our founders
“I started my business with the help of Warwick Business School and the Warwick Enterprise Start-up programme. The quality of that community helped me to network with the right people. Once you are part of a start-up community at Warwick you know you’re going to meet business people who know what they are talking about and who you can trust. Whenever I had a question or a problem, I always got the answers I needed.”
— Eldar Agayev, Founder of Hachly.aiLink opens in a new window
BS Computer Science with Business Studies, 2020 – 2023