Start or grow a business

Whether it's a side hustle, big ambition or you're just curious, make it happen with our dedicated enterprise programme, WeNetwork.

Be your own boss

Work on real ideas in structured, hands-on sessions
Realise your potential with workshops on ideation, planning and core business skills.
Learn to harness people power
Get advice from industry leaders and entrepreneurs – and connect with them as part of a like-minded community.
Get meaningful support for your idea
Access funding opportunities, mentoring from industry experts and dedicated support from our team.
Nurture your true passion
Gain the latest skills and knowledge to help transform your passions into the career of your dreams.
Earn Westminster Award points
Earn up to 60 points towards your tailored career readiness programme, the Westminster Award.
Earn work-based learning hours
Earn several hours towards your work-based and placement learning.

Discover our community

Grow alongside a supportive, vibrant community and:

develop hands-on business skills through our practical, expert-led workshops and bootcamps
access mixers, networking opportunities, pitching events and talks from industry insiders
explore new ideas, expand your venture – and everything in between – with advice sessions with experts

These events were where I met all my friends, and I was lucky to form partnerships for my brand with other student graphic designers and fashion designers.

Danielle Ngumoha, past participant

Explore your enterprise home

Join entrepreneurs, industry experts, alumni and mentors inside Zone29, a dedicated enterprise space where you can:

use hands-on prototyping and digital production facilities
access spaces for projects, collaboration, mentoring, upskilling and networking
apply for dedicated co-working space – with automatic access if you secure one of the grants below

I’m grateful for the opportunity to be part of the WeNetwork community and the support for students like me to thrive and build impactful ventures.

Alimat Jinadu, past participant

Fund your ideas

Apply for one of three grants, each aligned with your stage in the enterprise journey.

£500 Ideate grant: research and develop your early-stage idea
£2,500 Validate grant: create a prototype and test your idea
£5,000 Activate grant: launch a tested idea and grow your business

Grants come with automatic access to our dedicated enterprise space in Zone29.

Other sources of funding

As well as the above grants, you can apply for financial support through the Ignite Fund to help you kickstart your project or idea.

International students

Wondering about visa considerations as an international student entrepreneur? Read our dedicated advice and further information.

With the amount of knowledge and financial support I got, I am now more confident than ever to open my own business in the UK.

Timur Martinez, past participant

See what's possible

Boost your skills

Develop hands-on business skills through our practical, expert-led workshops and bootcamps.

Share your experiences

Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, industry experts, alumni and mentors.

Hear from industry insiders

Gain insights into entrepreneurship from experts across a range of industries.

Pitch your ideas

Build confidence in pitching your freelance skills and business ideas.

Grow your network

Take part in mixers and other social events to connect with other students and entrepreneurs.

Join a supportive community

Be part of a growing community of innovators, creatives, problem-solvers and more.

Get started

Not sure yet?

Book an introductory chat with our team to see if WeNetwork is right for you,

Book a CareerZone appointment

Ready to join us?

To unlock these resources and join our community, simply fill in our sign-up form.

Be your own boss

Discover our community

Explore your enterprise home