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NTU Enterprise

This project is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund

Megan Powell VreeswijkHead of Enterprise Innovation Centre

Nottingham Trent University | NTU Enterprise

About NTU

• University of the Year2019 the Guardian University Awards

• 9th/131 WUSCA Overview rankingNottingham Trent University (NTU) is a top ten UK university (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2019) based on its quality of teaching, its high levels of student satisfaction, and its graduate employment

• 12th in Guardian University Guide 2020

• 37th in this years Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide

• 93% of NTU students would recommend studying at NTU (latest National Student Survey, 2018).


About NTU

• 32,000 students

• First UK higher education institution to sign Social Mobility Pledge (2018)70% of NTU students from disadvantaged widening participation (WP)* backgrounds achieved a 2:1 or First Class compared with 61% of the 2013 graduating cohort.

• 97% of its students in work or further study within six months of graduating

• Awarded a gold rating in the Government’s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for its outstanding teaching and learning.

• Nottingham Business School ranked in top 100 globally in the Financial Times 2019 Masters in Management rankings

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Self Employment & Freelancing in Nottingham



The National picture…

• 4.93 million self employed people May – June 2019

• 15% of all people in employment(office for National Statistics)

(IPSE 2019)


In Nottingham…

• 18,200 Self Employed in Nottingham(nomis official labour market statistics Oct 2018-Sept 2019)

• 0.37% of the 4.93 million in the UK

• 7.7% of Nottingham are Self Employed

• 9.4% of the East midlands are Self Employed

• 10.8% of Great Britain are self employed

Self-Employment rate %

(Oct-Sep)

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Nottingham City 5.3 6.1 7.8 8.9 8.2 6.8

Nottingham Core City 6.1 7.4 8.4 9.6 9.1 8.4

Core Cities PUAs Average 7.2 7.8 8.1 8.3 8.4 8.4

England 9.8 10.3 10.4 10.7 10.8 10.9

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Supporting Enterprise


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NTU Enterprise

‘NTU Enterprise’ is the University’s extensive offer of support for business in Nottingham

• Encompasses the Enterprise Centre, start up and SME support offer

• Student Enterprise skills and knowledge development

• Open sector support including freelance

• Links to the University’s strategic plans

• Provides access to the full range of business support programmes, Enterprise Advisor support and academic engagement

• Helps to build an entrepreneurial community

We find out how best to support each business across the full range of NTU services

Students

NTU Facilities

SMEs

Academics & staff

Entrepreneurs

Start-ups


Our values

Collaboration

Working within the centre and across NTU to widen networks and enable joint working that will benefit all parties

Connectivity

Linking members with organisations and individuals to add value and contribute to the success of their businesses

Community

Bringing together members and partners for peer-to-peer development, the sharing of knowledge and experience, building confidence and creating commercial opportunities for mutual benefit


Help build our community

Websitewww.ntu.ac.uk/eic

[email protected]

Twitter@NTU_SME

@NTUTheHive

Scan or visit

www.ntu.ac.uk/eic

to sign up to the

NTU Enterprise

mailing list

Dryden Enterprise CentreA new home for enterprise at NTU



About the centre

• Creating a dynamic and exciting community for both entrepreneurs and growing SME businesses that want to collaborate with NTU

• Our new 2,000m2 site will accommodate start-up businesses, spin-outs, students and growth SME’s from across the local region

• Combining high-quality facilities in a city-centre location and an extensive business support offer.

• Due to open early 2021


Who is the centre for?

Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)

EIC will offer high quality co-location for individuals and businesses seeking to benefit from a relationship with the University – engagement with NTU Enterprise will provide access to NTU’s comprehensive suite of business support programmes

Student and Graduate Entrepreneurs

Building on the support offer available from The Hive and Nottingham Business School and funded programmes under the banner of ‘NTU Enterprise’ will support student and graduate entrepreneurship and enterprise helping to grow sustainable businesses


Member benefits

• Flexible memberships with both desk and office packages

• Bookable event spaces and meeting rooms

• 24hr access in a city centre location

• Tailored support from a team of experienced Enterprise Advisors

• Access to our support programmes at NTU

• Be part of a growing community of like-minded individuals


Start-up and SME support programmes


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EIC business support programme

Available until March 2022

• A range of funded events, programmes, workshops and mentoring opportunities for enterprising individuals and businesses located in the Nottinghamshire SUDS (Sustainable Urban Development Strategy) area

• Open sector

• The programme is for all stages of business (start-up, growth and innovation stages) and across all sectors and industries

• A dedicated team of Enterprise Advisors will provide a business diagnostic and package of tailored support to meet individual business needs

Innovation Growth

Start-up


The Hive

• Moving into new EIC

• Supports pre-start and start-up businesses

• Main focus on Student and Graduate Enterprise

• Hot-desking and office space currently available

• Access to a team of Enterprise Advisors and Mentors

• HeadStart programme

• Series of workshops and events for freelancers

• Entrepreneurs Club

Get in touch:

+44 (0)115 848 4354

[email protected]

www.ntu.ac.uk/the-hive

mailto:[email protected]


Big House at NTU

Support for creative and digital industries

Elevator workshops and mentoring:

• Investment Readiness series

• Elevator series of events and workshops

• Digital Marketing Spotlight series

The Big House Accelerator Programme:

Open to talented, passionate founders and entrepreneurs from the digital and technology sectors in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire who want to fast-track their ideas and businesses Contact

[email protected]



High Level Skills

The High Level Skills programme offers dedicated support, advice and funding to help you up-skill your employees and access the wealth of graduate talent in the area

Women in Leadership

• 3-day course for women in small and medium sized enterprises

• Developing careers and capability to manage and lead within organisations

Grads for D2N2

• Talent grants & graduate placements

• Skills and talent action plans

• Organisation needs assessment

• Employability advice and workshops

High Level Skills Central Team+44 (0)115 848 8899

[email protected]



Productivity Through Innovation

Improving productivity through business innovation

• 20% grant towards the salary of a graduate for up to 12 months

• Academic-led research and consultancy projects

• Technical and academic support for new product development

• Research and consultancy support to identify and target new markets

Find out more+44 (0)115 848 8899

www.ntu.ac.uk/pti

[email protected]

http://www.ntu.ac.uk/pti



Impacting Business by Design

A collaboration between Nottingham Trent University, De Montfort University and Brunel University to provide funded design innovation for your business.

• Supporting businesses with the commercialisation of their design innovation activities

• Resolve technical issues and improve your design innovation capabilities

• Support is available for ‘experimental development’ stage of new product design

Find out morehttps://www.ibbdesign.co.uk/

[email protected]

https://www.ibbdesign.co.uk/



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www.ntu.ac.uk/business

Thank you!


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