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Santander Universities

The University of Sunderland and Santander Universities have embarked on an exciting partnership to support the next generation of North East entrepreneurs. 

This partnership will support a variety of initiatives creating enhanced opportunities for our students and graduates to make the most of their Higher Education experience and improve their employability prospects.

The Santander funding will complement the existing programme of support available via the Entrepreneurial Development Team and we're delivering a number of initiatives from supporting idea creation to growing a business.

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Challenge Enterprise

This two-day start-up challenge is aimed at students and graduates wanting to explore self-employment or enhance their employability skills. Focused challenges will enhance teamwork and leadership skills, as well as critical and creative thinking.

Santander Enterprise Seed Fund

This is an equity-free seed fund for students and graduates with a plan to start a business who need some initial investment to get their idea off the ground. The fund will provide a small, flexible, equity-free grant up to the sum of £1,000. Find out more on our Santander Seed Fund page.

The Business Pitch

The Business Pitch is an annual competition open to all University of Sunderland students and graduates who have a business idea. There are two award categories to reflect the different stages of business – Bright Ideas and Ones to Watch.

Grow Your Business

Grow Your Business is a one day event for businesses in the early stages of trading where they can share their experiences with peers and work through current business challenges with a facilitator through a variety of exercises.

For further information on any of the programmes above, please contact us using the form below.

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