HeadStart - Business Support Programme for Start Ups
What is HeadStart?
HeadStart is a flagship programme designed for individuals who are looking to launch a business. The programme is run by NTU Enterprise at our purpose-built Dryden Enterprise Centre on NTU’s city campus.
Who's it for?
HeadStart is for you if:
- You’ve done the research and now you’re ready to refine and launch your business
- You're looking for a supportive space to establish your start up with like-minded peers
- You’re prepared to engage fully in our three-month programme and take action
I would just like to take this opportunity to thank you for your hard work and enthusiasm during HeadStart. I found it to be a well organised and run scheme. The balance of necessary information without being overwhelming was spot on and I am sure it will be most beneficial in the progression of my business!
Tim Cook
Our three-month programme comprises:
- 4 full days of intensive workshops
- Mentoring sessions with Enterprise Advisers and Volunteer Mentors
- Peer-group sessions
- Action Learning for you to complete during the programme
- 5 days of flexi-access to our Dryden Enterprise Centre and all our community events during the three month programme (and for three months after)
The programme is facilitated by NTU Enterprise Advisers (all of whom run or have run their own businesses) and specialist experts. It has a value exceeding £2000 but we are able to offer the programme without cost to you!
Places are limited and are allocated through our application process. We are looking for committed individuals who are passionate about taking the next steps in their business.
If you are interested, simply email enterprise@ntu.ac.uk to request an Information Pack.
Key dates that you will need to be available for:
HeadStart Autumn 2022 (Approximate timeline - dates TBC)
Start date | Workshop Day 1 (full day)
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Day after start date | Workshop Day 2 (full day)
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3 weeks after start date | Peer group session A + Volunteer mentors session (inc lunch at DEC) 09.30am – 12.30pm |
4 weeks after start date | Workshop Day 3 (full day)
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7 weeks after start date | Peer group session B 09.30-10.30 |
8 weeks after start date | Workshop Day 4 (full day)
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9 weeks after start date | Peer group session C + Volunteer mentors session (inc lunch at DEC) 09.30am – 12.30pm |
*Participation in the HeadStart programme is usually in-person at the Dryden Enterprise Centre. If you are a graduate and live out of the area, we may be able to offer you a place via virtual attendance. Please indicate this when you email enterprise@ntu.ac.uk to request an application pack. We cannot guarantee this option for any particular HeadStart cohort.
Any questions, please ask. Thank you!
Please note this is a hybrid programme and will be running virtually as well as in person. We advise that you attend the programme in person to make the most of the Dryden Enterprise Centre and the facilities available as part of the programme. However, we understand this is not possible for everyone, therefore virtual attendance is an option.
Email to request an application pack.
