Masood Entrepreneurship Centre

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The Masood Entrepreneurship Centre (MEC) is the focal point for enterprise and entrepreneurship teaching, learning and startup support at The University of Manchester.

In 2023/24: More than 2300 students took MEC Taught Units | Over 4000 registered for MEC events | 54 businesses launched

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Key 5

Begin your entrepreneurial journey with our scenario-based online microlearning - learn anytime, anywhere on any device.

Taught Units

Whether you want to start a business or excel in an existing organisation, our on-curricular taught units equip you with skills to succeed.

1. Build your Idea

Have an idea for a business, side hustle or freelancing gig? Start your entrepreneurial journey with our early-stage programmes.

2. Advance your Idea

Whether you're a freelancer, researcher or startup founder, take your idea to the next level with our development programmes.

3. Test your Idea

Is your idea ready for testing in the market? Gain up to £2000 to test assumptions and validate your entrepreneurial idea.

4. Compete with Your Idea

Are you ready to compete with your idea? Our flagship startup competitions offer funding and support to launch and grow.

Entrepreneurship for Researchers

Are you a researcher? Discover opportunities to deliver impact from your research through entrepreneurial thinking.

Our Community

Explore our community, from society collabs and MECxSU events to startup success stories and podcasts.

Events

What's on at MEC

Head to our Events page to sign up to our upcoming events and workshops

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Founder and Freelancer Survey

Let us know if you're a founder or freelancer!

Enter our short survey to help us understand how to support you better. We will also enter you into a prize draw to win £100.

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