Leeds Enterprise Centre
Student Opportunities
Spark Offer: Office Space at QU2!
Sign up to any of the QU2 Virtual Office services for six months or more and get the first two months free of charge.
Plus, if after the first two months you don’t value our services, we will let you terminate your contract at no cost at all (no obligation on Virtual office and Virtual office Plus packages – we do ask for a six month commitment on VO Gold).
So essentially two months free trial with no obligation (on virtual office and virtual office plus).
All our Virtual offices offer the following benefits:
- Ideal for start-ups and freelancers, or larger organisations wanting a Leeds presence
- All the benefits of a serviced office at just a fraction of the cost
- Tailor our package to meet your business requirements as you grow
- Our business address and telephone answering service give instant credibility
- Monthly newsletter listing events and relevant up to date business information
- Telephone Services from as little as £25.00 plus vat per month
Different Packages:
Our virtual office at £35+vat pcm includes:
- Leeds City Centre Business Address
- Free mail forwarding
- Free Use of impressive Meeting Rooms for 4 hours per month and at discounted rates thereafter
Our Virtual Office Plus at £55+vat pcm includes:
- Leeds City Centre Business Address
- Free mail forwarding
- Free Use of impressive Meeting Rooms for 4 hours per month and at discounted rates thereafter
- Use of hot desk wireless and PC's up to 40 hours
- Access to printing, photocopy and fax
Our Virtual Office Gold at £75+vat pcm includes:
- Leeds City Centre Business Address
- Free mail forwarding
- Free Use of impressive Meeting Rooms for 4 hours per month and at discounted rates thereafter
- Use of hot desk wireless and PC's up to 40 hours
- Access to printing, photocopy and fax
- Leeds City Centre gym membership for just £200 per year
- Training to develop your business
- Sign up to our gold service for 12 months and get a year's membership of Leeds Chamber of Commerce plus 2 networking events absolutely free!
- One to one business advice and professional services to help your business grow
Find out more
Find out more about QU2 at www.QU2Leeds.co.uk. or contact Richard Doyle, r.o.doyle@leeds.ac.uk, from Spark if you have any questions.
Regional Enterprise Boot Camp 2012
If you have an idea for a new venture but need help getting it into shape, the Enterprise Boot Camp can provide the expert advice you need to get started.
During this 4 day programme you will learn the practical aspects of starting a business such as finance, marketing, business planning, networking and sales. Sessions will be led by business experts and professional advisors (such as solicitors and accountants) will also be on hand to offer 1:1 advice. Guest entrepreneurs will also be invited to share their stories and tips for success.
When: 2nd to 5th July 2012.
Where: Northern College, Barnsley
Cost: £95 per person, includes accommodation, food and transport.
Apply!
Please download the application form (doc).
This is a regional boot camp attended by undergraduate and graduate entrepreneurs from across Yorkshire and Humber. Places are limited - first come, first served.
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 6th June
LEC Enterprise Exchange Programme 2012
In partnership with the Santander Family Business Centre (SFBC) at the University of Salamanca (USAL), the Leeds Enterprise Centre (LEC) is offering a great opportunity for two undergraduate students to take part in a summer exchange programme; an experience that will enrich the student experience of enterprise education and research.
This is made possible by financial support from Santander; places (including travel, accommodation and living costs) are fully funded.
Find out more and download an application form on our Latest Opportunities Page.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 2nd May 2012
Are You The Next Big Thing In Technology? £150k says you are!
MyKindaCrowd is partnering Cisco to help discover and support the future generation of innovators and entrepreneurs. Enter The Cisco Challenge at MyKindaCrowd and you could win £150k worth of investment to start your own business.
Visit www.mykindacrowd.com for more information. Join the challenge and you could win exclusive mentoring and an invitation to The Cisco Networking Event.
CSR In Action Project
For students who want to learn about Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in business, develop a CSR plan to action and make an impact in local communities, whilst adding skills and experience to their CVs.
This is a three-stage project consisting of: an introduction to community projects, a day of action volunteering in community projects, and a follow up presentation evening.
Find out more on our latest opportunities page
Clothworkers Funding for Students
The Clothworkers’ Innovation Fund is offering the opportunity for up to eight undergraduates to conduct feasibility studies to explore innovative ideas with potential commercial value over the summer. Find out more on our latest opportunities page.
Food Security @ Leeds Ethical Enterprise Training Day
There is a challenge to deliver nutritious, safe and affordable food to a population of over 9 billion using less land, fewer inputs, reduced waste and lower environmental impact. Find out more at www.foodsecurity.leeds.ac.uk.
Social Enterprise Internship Opportunity
Two days of apprentice-style challenges! Find out more on our latest opportunities page
Get involved with enterprise!
The Enterprise Society
The Enterprise Society is aimed at young entrepreneurs as a way of developing their skills through business-related challenges and events while having the opportunity to meet like minded individuals and established local entrepreneurs.
SIFE Leeds
SIFE (Students In Free Enterprise) Leeds are a student organisation who run community projects based on the principles of business. They aim to run successful projects to help the local community while adding value to members through improving their skills and providing a social environment.
CYLeeds
CYLeeds is a student society focused on Chinese enterprise, with CY being an acronym of 'ChuangYe' meaning 'start-up' in Chinese. With the knowledge transferred by CYLEEEDS' sharing spirit, members are encouraged to apply their business concepts to develop social and commercial projects that create economic opportunities in the local community, step by step to become international business leaders.
