Start-up support
Access support to help develop your start-up ideas and entrepreneurial skills.
Whether you want to start your own business, develop your entrepreneurial mindset or do a bit of both, the Basecamp Enterprise team can support you in achieving your ambitions.
Basecamp are a team of start-up specialists that sit within the Careers Service at the University of Bristol. Our philosophy is that enterprise is for everyone and we have a ‘no wrong door’ approach to providing support; we are here to help with all your questions and ideas.
Email basecamp@bristol.ac.uk if you have questions about:
- enterprise support
- sponsoring our programming
- becoming a mentor.
1-to-1 Appointments
For a more in-depth discussion about your entrepreneurial ambitions or your business idea, book a one-to-one appointment with a Basecamp Adviser.
Programmes, competitions and events
The New Enterprise Competition
Take part in specialist start-up support training and get the chance to win funding for your business idea.
Little Impacts: a skills builder programme
Curated to help you to develop the mindset needed to establish your entrepreneurial self, Little Impacts is a selection of workshops, masterclasses and events delivered by experts from across the city region.
Explore ‘enterprise’ events on mycareer to find out what’s currently on offer.
Start-up Drinks
Run on the second Thursday of each month, Start-up Drinks is an opportunity to meet the like-minded, share experience and know-how, build a network, and gain vital support on your entrepreneurial journey.
Check mycareer for when the next start-up drinks are happening.
Expert Mentor Pool
Our pool of expert mentors has huge combined knowledge, skills, and experience across a wide range of subjects and industries.
Email Basecamp to find out more about this area of entrepreneurial support.
Enterprise, entrepreneurship and start-up resources
Basecamp Newsletter
Current students
If you are a current student then sign up to the monthly Basecamp newsletter using your university email address. You can keep informed about our events, competition deadlines, and enterprise news.
Externals and graduates
If you do not have access to your university email address or are external to the university, then please sign up for the monthly Basecamp newsletter using this MS Form.
The New Enterprise Competition
Find out more about the University’s flagship start-up competition.
The Basecamp Enterprise team have become part of our extended team. They’ve encouraged us from day one. The recognition and support we’ve received has come at such a pivotal point and has lit the fire beneath us.
Tracking and reflecting on your skills helps you to communicate them effectively, which is great for further study applications. Visit My Skills to get started.
Be inspired
Get top tips, learn more about our programmes, and read about the start-up stories of fellow students in the Careers Service blog.