For the Enterprising

At WBS, we strive to inspire, teach and actively encourage our entrepreneurs, equipping them with the skills to develop their entrepreneurial mindset, create organisational impact and launch their own businesses.

We have become a forerunner for entrepreneurship and innovation research, covering such diverse topics as entrepreneurial leadership, healthcare management, corporate entrepreneurship, open innovation, knowledge management, SME growth and public innovation policies.

On this page, you will find a range of WBS entrepreneurship related content, including courses, news stories, videos, student testimonials and more.

Hear from our students

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I'm really glad I did the MSc at WBS, I think without it I wouldn't have had the confidence to set up my own business and work internationally."

Sophie Thompson Co-founder, Virtual Speech,
MSc International Business (2015 - 2016)

WBS is uniquely positioned, as it maintains its focus on innovation and change, whilst keeping the practical realities of the business world at the forefront of the teaching programme."

Conor McCarthy Business Development Manager at ipTEST,
Executive MBA (2018-20)

Discover Entrepreneurship at Warwick

Join the WBS entrepreneurship network

This network aims to connect Warwick students, alumni, and academics with an interest in entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity in business.

Find out more about the Entrepreneurship Network

Warwick Enterprise

Warwick Enterprise aims to increase the number of students and graduates who are interested in an entrepreneurial career. They can help you develop your entrepreneurial skills and try out new business ideas and social enterprises.

Discover Warwick Enterprise

Entrepreneurship Drop In Clinics

These sessions are for WBS students and graduates, giving you the opportunity to share your business venture ideas with experienced entrepreneurs and academics here at Warwick Business School.

Book a session

WBS Nudgeathon

Developed in the Behavioural Science group at Warwick Business School, Nudgeathon aims to produce solutions to major problems by drawing on insights and methods from behavioural science, as well as from psychology, economics, design and the performing arts.

Find out more about Nudgeathon

Minerva Business Angels

Minerva Business Angels started in 1994 to support the tenants of the University of Warwick Science Park and has grown into the UK's largest syndicated networks.

Find out more about Minerva Business Angels

Warwick Innovation District

The Warwick Innovation District is a large, open innovation ecosystem that stretches from the University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire, through Leamington to Wellesbourne.

Visit the website

Related student blogs

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Leap of faith takes WBS graduate from Big Four firm to start-up success

Artist Toyosi Olowe is now on The Telegraph's Top 100 Female Entrepreneurs to Watch List, as well as winning plaudits from Hollywood stars.

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How has vinyl made such a comeback?

The vinyl revival continues and ahead of Record Store Day, Rene Wiedner's research reveals why.

Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship

How social media platforms fuel extreme opinions and hate speech

Elizaveta Konovalova reveals how the lack of a 'dislike' button on social media platforms creates unbalanced feedback that fuels hate speech.

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Do online privacy regulations increase data sharing?

Ram Gopal reveals why privacy regulations like GDPR and the Consumer Privacy Act could lead to our data being shared more widely online.