The University of Stirling’s Enterprise Programme enables students, staff, recent alumni, and eligible community founders to realise their entrepreneurial potential, gain skills, drive innovation, develop commercial solutions, and make a positive difference through business creation.
Support for start-ups and entrepreneurs
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Our programme supports individuals to translate learning, teaching, and research outcomes into real world impact through our comprehensive services and vibrant founder community. You can access a range of training, events, services, networking, and funding opportunities to develop entrepreneurial skills, test ideas, create and grow new business ventures, and commercialise research.
Whether you’re just starting your entrepreneurial journey or looking to get your business off the ground, the Enterprise Programme is here to support.
Supporting sustainable, inclusive growth across the region
Through its delivery of a range of transformational programmes within the Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal, the University of Stirling’s Enterprise Team works closely with colleagues and stakeholders to support business start-up activity within the region.
The first of these programmes in delivery is Scotland’s International Environment Centre (SIEC). Through innovation and partnership, SIEC will deliver transformational change in sustainable business practice, positioning the protection and enhancement of our natural resources as an enabler of economic prosperity, wellbeing, and a just transition to a net zero future.
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Build your skills
We inspire and support entrepreneurial skill-building, idea generation, and business model creation.
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Grow your business
Launch and grow your business as part of our community of incubated and alumni founders.
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Stories to inspire
Students, staff, graduates and community founders share their stories and how the
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Supporters and partners
Get involved and support the next generation of start-up businesses and innovators.
Connect with the Enterprise team
Contact a team member
Dr Sasha Saunders
Head of Enterprise
sasha.saunders@stir.ac.uk
Louise Evison
Business Advisor
louise.evison@stir.ac.uk
David Cunningham
Enterprise Programme Officer
david.cunningham@stir.ac.uk
John Roberston
Enterprise Programme Officer (SIEC)
john.robertson@stir.ac.uk
Eszter Hegedus
Enterprise Programme Officer
eszter.hegedus@stir.ac.uk
Claire Hart
Enterprise Programme Administrator
claire.hart@stir.ac.uk
Temitope Shittu
Events Intern
t.b.shittu@stir.ac.uk
Armani Roy
Outreach Intern
armani.roy@stir.ac.uk
Alejandra Ibarra
SIEC Young Pathfinders Intern
alejandra.ibarra@stir.ac.uk
The Enterprise Programme's provision is accredited by the Small Business Charter which recognises
