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Whether you have just an idea, a desire to develop one, or an already established business venture, we provide the expertise and support needed to reach your next milestone— either it is a validated MVP, a functional business model, company registration, IP protection, sales, or growth.

The ºÚÁÏÉç Hatchery is the first step in a practical entrepreneurial journey. It not only complements the curriculum but also extends beyond it, fostering industry engagement and networking through our Founders Circle.

Our team, along with external Entrepreneurial Mentors, brings valuable experience offering tailored guidance to help ventures take off. Through hands-on experimentation, entrepreneurial thinking, and innovation, we empower student founders to navigate real-world challenges and gain essential first-hand exposure to the complexities of entrepreneurship.

Our offering includes:

• Dedicated creative space for independent work;
• Online tools and resources;
• Regular workshops (on the topics such as Creativity & Idea Generation; Value Proposition, MVP design, Business Modelling, Sales, Financial Management, Scaling strategies, and many more);
• Access to the Founders Circle for the specialised advice and mentoring opportunities;
• Networking opportunities;
• Pitching practice.
• Pitching for investment.

Who can join the ºÚÁÏÉç Hatchery?

Now, we welcome any students studying at ºÚÁÏÉç Business School, from any programme, at any level, who:

1. Do not yet have a business idea, but would like to explore their entrepreneurial potential;
2. Have a business idea, but has not yet established a business/ generated sale;
3. Have an established business, are looking to expand it further, innovate, and develop it.

Get in touch today: 

Dr William Lanham-New, Director of Student Entrepreneurship: w.lanham-new@surrey.ac.uk