Student enterprise

open plan office with people sitting at desks

From inspired idea to the next big business start-up, Loughborough University supports students and graduates on their business journeys by providing valuable opportunities for them to develop a highly-desirable entrepreneurial mindset.

The Start-Up Lab is Loughborough University's focal point for entrepreneurial support to help students to develop their businesses.

This exciting project was made possible thanks to Santander Universities – the division that oversees the bank’s commitment to higher education - as it issued the University a grant of £50,000 through its Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Fund.

The funding was used to create The Start-Up Lab’s headquarters – an open plan, vibrant co-working space in the Ideas Factory in STEMLab.

The Start-Up Lab bridges the gap between the LSU Enterprise Hub – which encourages students to take part in enterprise-related activities and come up with new ideas – and The Studio – a unique initiative that supports graduate ventures.

The three support services form part of the Loughborough Enterprise Network (LEN), which was launched last October to support students and graduates throughout their enterprise journey.

The Start-Up Lab equips students with the skills and support they need to develop their businesses (idea or existing) into the ‘real deal’ and will offer invaluable workshops and clinics.

Loughborough Enterprise Network provides the space for enterprising students and graduates
Digital entrepreneur and alumnus Andrew Fisher opens collaborative workspace
Students have a dedicated workspace where they can get coaching and peer support
A Loughborough University student shares her experience of developing her own product