创业 - unlocking potential

We empower entrepreneurs to reach their full potential by providing an epicentre for entrepreneurial activity, bringing together like-minded people and providing them with all the tools they need to bring their ideas to life.

克兰菲尔德家族

We bring management experts together with technical people with the brightest ideas, im全站客户端欢迎投资者, mentors and industry specialists. So whether you’re a student looking to start up their own business, a seasoned entrepreneur looking to take advantage of 克兰菲尔德’s world-class entrepreneurship programmes and technical facilities, or an investor seeking the best ideas and the brightest minds, we can help you access the resources you need. At 克兰菲尔德 you’ll part of a unique network that enables business ideas to go from conception to super-growth.

At 克兰菲尔德, entrepreneurs can access:

  • 孵化 co-workspace, workshops and offices with flexible low-cost terms, which encourage interactions with like-minded and highly motivated fellow entrepreneurs;
  • Entrepreneurial skills development courses and events from the Bettany Centre for 创业;
  • 业务 and technical mentors, drawn from 克兰菲尔德’s alumni network and industry partners;
  • Academic expertise in disciplines including aerospace, 航空, 制造业, 设计, 清洁技术和安全;
  • Networking and industry-specific events and lectures to facilitate knowledge sharing and 网络的机会 拥有全国性的网络;
  • A world-class technology demonstration and maturation environment, including R&D, airport facilities, rapid prototyping and 设计 expertise;
  • Support with funding and exposure to investors (pre-seed, seed, series A and grant funding).

Many of our students go on to form highly successful businesses and at 克兰菲尔德 we give you the support you need to get started. Below are some case studies that show you where 克兰菲尔德 can take you.

Networking events for businesses

At 克兰菲尔德 we run a range of networking events that growing businesses can benefit from attending.

冒险的一天
A one-day annual conference and networking event and a great opportunity for entrepreneurs and innovative individuals to come together for a day of networking, 音乐, 娱乐与企业.

创业演讲系列
A programme featuring leading entrepreneurs who will take you through their journey and the challenges they faced whilst growing their business. These inspiring talks also provide the opportunity to network with individuals who share your interest in entrepreneurship.

研究 & 发展早餐会
Join us for breakfast and networking to learn about funding opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the SEMLEP region, how SMEs from key industrial sectors can access funding to develop new technology, processes and services to support growth and innovation, 还有更多. 联系 克兰菲尔德科技园 预定下一节课.

访问im全站客户端的 管理学院 events page for information about the many other events we run.

对于成长型企业

业务增长计划
This programme provides owner-managers with a unique opportunity to step back from the day-to-day demands of running their business and develop a comprehensive strategy and plan for the future. 

准备扩大规模
准备扩大规模 is 设计ed to enable micro/SMEs to take their business to the next level. Through a combination of onsite events and online modules, you will be helped to navigate the barriers restricting your business growth.

为零增长做好准备
The Ready for Net Zero Growth programme helps your business take a leap on its growth trajectory with a focus on embedding your businesses Net Zero ambitions within your growth plan.

孵化与加速

驾驶飞机+, 亚博IM电竞 has been 设计ated as a University Enterprise Zone and has been awarded £1.2 million from 研究 England to help to create a UK Aviation Innovation and Technology 创业 cluster.

克兰菲尔德鹰实验室, an exciting collaboration between Barclays and 亚博IM电竞, is an innovation lab specialising in 航空 technology. It offers a co-working space for ambitious entrepreneurs to scale and grow their businesses.

亚博IM电竞 业务 孵化 Centre (CUBIC) can provide the perfect setting for your fledgling company, with advanced technology and management expertise right on your doorstep. Being in a hub of innovation on our campus will be invaluable for your business, both in its formative stages and during growth.

马克:你创新中心 is a central beacon for trailblazing ideas within the local business community based at 马克:你, 克兰菲尔德's new university for Milton Keynes. 2022年3月推出, the Hub is home to dedicated creative and collaborative spaces, runs regular showcases and networking events, and also offers a unique Innovator Programme that helps entrepreneurs develop and market their ideas.

为学生举办的活动

Our students benefit from a wide range of engaging events at 克兰菲尔德 to help develop the budding entrepreneur such as:

创新理念(i2i) - i2i has been 设计ed for ambitious individuals looking to unlock their entrepreneurial and creative potential. This programme encourages research students to consider the social and economic relevance of their research.

创业周末 - high energy weekends where you'll learn about ideas from across the campus, build interim teams and thrash out ideas so that we can help you find viable business opportunities.

创业演讲系列 - throughout this programme you will hear from leading entrepreneurs who will take you through their journey and the challenges they faced whilst growing their businesses. 

投资者的一天 - the annual 克兰菲尔德 投资者的一天 is an opportunity for selected Entrepreneurs affiliated with 亚博IM电竞 to present their business ideas to receive feedback from a senior panel of experts, seasoned entrepreneurs and investors.

Unilever-克兰菲尔德 Innovation Accelerator programme - A real-life ‘Dragon’s Den’ event, which culminated in nine student teams pitching their solutions, focused on improving sustainability, to senior executives and academics.

Venture Capital Investment Competition - find out more on the VCIC website.

国民西敏寺银行气候黑客松 - an interactive event which deals with real-world climate challenges, 让学生创造, develop and pitch viable business solutions to these challenges.

European 业务 Plan of the Year Competition (EBPYC) - the EBPYC was jointly created by INSEAD and London 业务 School in 1993 to encourage the teaching of entrepreneurship and the creation of new ventures.

参观 管理学院 events page for information about the many other events we run.

思想领导

思想领导 – our academics regularly lend their voices as commentators on the global news agenda, reinforcing their expertise on matters affecting business and society.

研究学位 – the 克兰菲尔德 PhD and the Executive DBA will equip you with the skills you need to make an impact in your chosen field.

Doctoral opportunities – see current opportunities at the Bettany Centre for 创业.