Enterprise Futures: for PG students and staff interested in entrepreneurship
22 May 2014
Free event on Thursday, 29 May 2014 (9.15am-5pm) at Museum of Science and Industry, Liverpool Road, Manchester M3 4FP
Now in its third year, Enterprise Futures is an innovative and exciting opportunity for postgraduate students and staff interested in entrepreneurship to find out more about the business start-up process, develop their own enterprise and boost their employability skills for successful career progression.
The event, jointly run by The University of Manchester, University of Salford and Manchester Metropolitan University, will feature inspirational keynote speakers including Simon Woodroffe OBE, founder of Yo! Sushi restaurants and one of the original members of BBC's Dragons' Den; skills workshops on topics including social media, social entrepreneurship, finding finance and intellectual property; a Q&A with graduate entrepreneurs; and an optional opportunity to pitch your business idea to a panel of judges.
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Registration
The Enterprise Futures event is free to attend (including lunch and refreshments) but you will need to register in advance by sending an email stating your name, school and whether you are a student (taught or research) or staff to:
Please mention in the email whether or not you will be pitching a business idea.
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