The Enterprise Team
Start Something Extraordinary at Teesside University
Lizzie Dixon
Programmes Manager
Scott Watson
Enteprise Manager
At Teesside University, we believe your ideas have the power to shape the future. That's why we've made it our mission to support students and graduates in turning their ambitions into real-world ventures.
We've helped launch over 700 businesses - from innovative tech startups to bold creative agencies. Together, they generated nearly £120 million in annual turnover by the end of 2024. That's not just numbers on a page - it's proof of what's possible when passion meets the right support.
Whether you're exploring an idea or ready to launch, you'll be part of a thriving community of innovators and changemakers. In fact, around three quarters of these businesses are in the digital and tech space, helping make Teesside one of the UK's most exciting regions for tech growth.
Some standout businesses that started with students and graduates just like you include:
- Animmersion
- Radical Forge
- Dink
- Big Bite
- Juiced Studio
- Petite Agency
- Sencode
- SockMonkey Studios (now part of Behaviour UK)
- Wander Films
- Semester Student Planner
- Greenlord Studios
You don't need a background in business to get started - you just need an idea, a bit of drive, and the right guidance. And that's exactly what we're here to provide.
Your journey could be next.