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Entrepreneurship Support
The Entrepreneurship Team
We support students and graduates to explore, start and grow their business and enterprise ideas. Whether you’re just beginning to explore entrepreneurship or already running a business, our team offers a range of activities, opportunities, and support throughout the year.
Events
We host a vibrant programme of events designed to build entrepreneurial skills and connections. Our events help students and graduates learn from experienced founders, industry experts, and partners from Business Wales, local enterprises, and community organisations.
List Of Events and Workshops 2026
Learn to Plan and Pitch - 24/02/2026 - 4pm-6pm
Business Finance Fundamentals - 31/03/2026 - 4pm-6pm
Celebration of Entrepreneurship - 28/04/2026 - 10am-2pm
- Register to sell or exhibit your business
Board of Investment (Up to £2000 Funding Opportunity for Students and Graduates of Wrexham University)
- Deadline for Applicants – 14/05/2026)
- Confirming Pitch Deadline – 21/05/2026 Register Your Interest by emailing: enhance@Wrexham.ac.uk
Summer Shorts
Summer Shorts is a series of entrepreneurial webinars which take place from June to August every year.
Turning Ideas into Income - 03/06/2026 - 12pm-1pm
How to Write a Business Plan - 17/06/2026 - 12pm-1pm
Mastering Your Marketing - 01/07/2026 - 12pm-1pm
Building Unshakeable Self-Confidence - 15/07/2026 - 12pm-1pm
Perfecting Your Pitch - 05/08/2026 - 12pm-1pm
AI in Business - 19/08/2026 - 12pm-1pm
To sign up to any of the events above, please email: enhance@Wrexham.ac.uk
One-to-One Support
Students and graduates can access one-to-one business start-up support to help develop ideas, discuss steps and possible funding for self-employment, or discuss how to grow an existing business.
This is a bookable service on specific dates throughout the year. Please contact enhance@wrexham.ac.uk to book your meeting.
Mentoring
We connect entrepreneurs with experienced business mentors, including successful alumni and local industry professionals. These mentors provide ongoing guidance and insight to help strengthen your confidence, refine your business thinking, and grow your venture.
Incubation Spaces
Wrexham University offers a range of dedicated incubation spaces designed to support students and graduates as they develop their business ideas and ventures.
The Enterprise Lounge serves as a professional meeting and event space where student businesses can work, meet, and access support, as well as hosting 1-2-1 appointments, workshops, pop-ups, and open day activities.
Within the School of Art, The Shed Space provides a creative and supportive environment for students and graduates running their own businesses, encouraging collaboration, networking, and growth, and is also home to a weekly drop-in clinic for art students and alumni.
The Forum is a social, collaborative business space funded by Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, welcoming students, staff, and external companies to meet, work, and develop ideas together while strengthening links with the local business community. Together, these spaces give students practical environments to connect, create, and grow their entrepreneurial ambitions.
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Wrexham University’s entrepreneurial ecosystem supports students and graduates to explore, start, and grow their own ventures. Through dedicated support from the Entrepreneurship Team, practical workshops and events, business incubation spaces, and strong links with local partners, the university creates opportunities to build skills and networks.
Impact Brochure
Our Impact Brochure showcases the real difference entrepreneurship support makes at Wrexham University. Explore student and graduate success stories, key achievements, and the outcomes of our enterprise activities across the university community.
View our impact entrepreneurship brochure.
