Starting your own business
From big ideas to exciting new businesses, we'll support you on your entrepreneurial journey, even after you graduate – helping you hone the business mindset, skills and knowledge to make it happen.
Loughborough Enterprise Network (LEN) is open to everyone. Its workshops, competitions and funding opportunities can help your entrepreneurial venture thrive.
Whether you have a new idea, already have your own business or just want to learn new skills, LEN can help you on your way to success.
It comprises four vibrant communities of people at different stages of their innovation journey:
- Connect - For anyone curious about startups, exploring new ideas and developing entrepreneurial skills.
- Create - Test out your business idea or take your existing business to the next level.
- Commercialise - Established startups and scaling businesses work alongside each other to share, learn and succeed.
- Champion - Tap into the experience of our supporters and trailblazers who are full of invaluable advice and support.
LEN manages an accelerator programme for graduate start-ups at LUinc, our business incubator based on our Science and Enterprise Park (LUSEP). The programme offers training and business development while connecting you with other businesses like yours.
So, whether you’re just business curious or an ambitious entrepreneur, LEN can provide all of the training, resources, connections and inspiration you need to succeed.