– Free membership for USW graduates (up to 3 years from graduation)
– A welcoming space to bring your clients
– Dedicated entrepreneurship business development programme
– Option to take on office space as your team grows
– Access to industry experts and mentoring to grow your business – including free legal, IP and financial advice
– 1-2-1 support, weekly business workshops and events
– Access to meeting pods and meeting room
– Access to free advice regarding potential sources of finance for your business (subject to availability and eligibility)
– Access to business events, speakers and networks
– Free High Speed Wi-Fi / Ethernet broadband
– Open 7 days a week, secure access.
– Free tea, coffee and access to kitchen facilities
– Each Stiwdio has a small library of books around freelancing and startup that members can borrow free of charge.
Here at the Startup Stiwdio, we welcome applications from both existing and past members of USW staff (up to 3 years from leaving), as well as graduates. Building your own business has many benefits; it can be a rewarding way to grow your academic portfolio, remain in-industry or pursue your own independent full-time or part-time career.