Students
Freelance Fridays
Our freelance program is here to support you with live events, blended learning, and real-world work opportunities-helping you build confidence while you study.
We bring together interactive activities and content from various platforms, all in one easy-to-access place, so you can learn and grow at your own pace.
Join our in-person workshops to hear from industry experts across different fields. Each session lasts about an hour, with extra time to network and connect with fellow student freelancers. We also have a series of modules on Blackboard to help guide you in your freelancing journey.
Reach out to us-we'd love to hear from you!
Contact us to find out more about Freelance Fridays or to get involved.
Launchpad FUEL programme
STARTUP: support, workshops, mentors, space and funding
Our Intensive 7-Week Graduate Start-Up Programme offers you the experience of expert-led workshops, mentoring and support, getting you ready to pitch for up to a share of £30k grant funding.
The programme is specifically for Teesside University students, graduates and staff who are in the first stages of starting a business.
This interactive, industry-led programme brings together the best Tees Valley-based business mentors and coaches to deliver each syllabus topic and takes you through the stages of starting a business.
At the end of the programme you benefit from:
- an opportunity for each business founder to pitch to the trustees for grant funding
- dedicated office space for six months at Teesside Launchpad (if needed)
- expert mentoring and coaching
- business workshops and networking opportunities.
How to apply
- Create a two-minute pitch video and a 250-word synopsis telling us what your business idea is and why you think the FUEL programme and funding will help you.
- Upload your video to YouTube and send us your link
Entry dates to be confirmed, but please contact us with an expression of interest.
Pitch video must haves:
- an outline of your business idea
- what the problem you are solving is and for whom
- how the FUEL funding would help your business
- what you would spend the grant funding on.
Good luck!
