Entrepreneurship education and support

Kingston University fosters innovation and provides entrepreneurship training for University staff, students and graduates, as well as fledgling businesses in the area. 

Companies and students can take part in a host of competitions and awards designed to foster entrepreneurship and encourage enterprising young people to get involved in business. These provide opportunities for SMEs to discover the next generation of business leaders by working alongside talented students and Kingston University alumni in start-ups, projects and master classes.

Whether your interest in enterprise is commercial, social or public, you’ll find a variety of events to get involved in, including masterclasses, competitions, newsletters and learning materials. See our events diary for forthcoming events.

Enterprise awards for entrepreneurs and alumni

Kingston University alumni can win up to £3K in the Enterprising Graduate Awards for their achievements.

The Entrepreneurship Experience

The Entrepreneurship Experience is a series of events held at the Faculty of Business and Law which feature panel discussions on chosen themes. Two entrepreneurs and an academic share their insights with the audience and participate in questions and answers. A networking reception follows, with opportunities for students, academics and business guests to mix. This popular annual series of five events from November through to March provides an opportunity to hear from and meet other entrepreneurs.

View our events diary to see forthcoming events.

Kingston Entrepreneurs Society

Kingston University Entrepreneurs Club helps budding entrepreneurs meet like- minded people and develop enterprising skills and behaviours.  The club works with a number of organisations, and provides support for students wanting to start their own business and develop their employability skills. To find out more about the Society and workshops, seminars and networking events visit www.kingstonentrepreneurs.co.uk.

View our events diary to see forthcoming KES events. For more information, email entrepreneurship@kingston.ac.uk.

Enterprising Graduates Network

The Enterprising Graduates supports Kingston University alumni to expand their understanding of how to start and grow a business, a social enterprise, or other project through a series of workshops. For more information, email kuec@kingston.ac.uk.  

View our events diary to see forthcoming Enterprising Graduates Network events.

WestFocus (WF) Entrepreneurship Centre

WestFocus is a consortium of seven Universities based in South and West London, and the Thames Valley.  The Entrepreneurship Centre initiative helps entrepreneurs, community groups, academics, students, alumni, and local businesses through many projects, competitions and events.

View our events diary to see forthcoming WestFocus events. For more information, email entrepreneurship@westfocus.org.uk.