Start your own business

Teesside University offers a wide range of support, advice and guidance to anyone who wants to start a business. Our services include business planning, finding financial assistance, and signposting to business resources and support options in the Tees Valley.

Support for new entrepreneurs

We can help you turn your idea into a business and support you through the crucial first years. We can provide low-cost offices and you can take part in our Enterprise Development Programme and networking events. For more information contact Eileen Wicks on 01642 384640 or email e.wicks@tees.ac.uk.

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Support for established businesses

We're committed to developing and supporting knowledge-based, high tech companies in the Tees Valley. Digital technology businesses can rent quality business space in the Institute for Digital Innovation. For more information email Eileen Wicks.
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Support for staff and students

We encourage University staff and students to turn expertise and knowledge into commercial activities. The Enterprise Development Programme can help develop your business skills, teaching you how to capitalise on good ideas and transform them into a business.

For more information contact Eileen Wicks on 01642 384640 or email business@tees.ac.uk.
More about our enterprise development programme

For help and advice on tax and national insurance issues involved in starting your own business, there is a new e-learning tool available on the HM Revenue & Customs website.