Start your own business

At Teesside University our job is to stimulate future entrepreneurs to start up and stay in 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.

Start a new business with a digitalcity fellowship

Turn your innovative business idea into reality with a £4,000 start-up grant, business training and mentoring from industry professionals and access to world class facilities.
More about digitalcity fellowships

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 bic@tees.ac.uk.

• More about our enterprise development programme
• More about our virtual incubation
• More about our networks
• More about social enterprise

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 Phoenix building. For more information email bic@tees.ac.uk.
More about the Institute of Digital Innovation

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 bic@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.

We also have resident business advisor, Steve Dougan, who is available to help you develop important business skills, support you in making important decisions and connect you with useful contacts.