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Our bold initiative to foster a diverse, connected, and supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem that extends deeply into the community

Our vision

Built on an axis of action, research and policy, we combine the collective capability and expertise of the University's research and teaching with the convening power and network of a global community to challenge the status quo and envision the world as it could be.

Breaking down barriers 

Too often an individual’s ability to succeed is hampered by systemic, social and economic barriers,  such as lack of access to networks, insight, gender or race and financial stability. At Enterprise Works, we are committed to breaking these barriers. We provide the tools, understanding, confidence, and support needed to thrive in business, offering a safe space to test ideas and access to a knowledgeable network. 

We believe in enterprise for all and we will deliver it. 

Our Approach

  • Expanding Support: We extend our success in supporting student and staff start-ups to the region’s entrepreneurs, ensuring holistic support, advice and funding programs are available to anyone with a business idea
  • Facilitating Engagement: We act as a gateway for small businesses to collaborate with the University, building communities of entrepreneurs from start-up to exit, and programs that bring together thought leaders, business owners, policy makers, and researchers.
  • Fostering Diversity: We create a diverse ecosystem that supports and enables easy access to high-quality advice and the exchange of ideas and undertake action-focused research in support of policy development. 

Our Invitation

We invite you to be part of this transformative journey. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, a business owner, or a supporter of innovation, your involvement is crucial. Together, we can broaden our impact, share our expertise, and support a new generation of responsible business leaders and entrepreneurs.

Contact us

We’d be delighted to hear from you. The Enterprise Works team can be contacted via:

enterprise-works@york.ac.uk
+44 (0)1904 321420
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