About
The Masood Entrepreneurship Centre (MEC) is a cross-discipline campus-wide teaching centre at The University of Manchester.
Established in 2000, we are recognised as one of the UK leaders in applied enterprise and entrepreneurial teaching, learning and support. We are the University’s focal point for enterprise and entrepreneurship, offering opportunities for all current students, recent graduates and staff.
Entrepreneurship education is key to spotting opportunities and driving innovation. No matter your field of study, we aim to equip you with the entrepreneurial skills and experiences to excel in your career or launch your own venture. Our vision is to create an ecosystem that nurtures innovators and fosters start-ups, driving global impact.
Our opportunities include:
- Microlearning (‘Key 5’) to develop entrepreneurship skills for all settings, anytime, anywhere.
- Taught elective units available for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Support programmes to refine, develop and create impact from your ideas.
- Early-stage start-up funding for students, recent graduates, and staff.
- Annual competitions for students, recent graduates, and researchers.
- Workshops, speaker events and bootcamps.
- Startup appointments offering support, drop-ins
- Opportunities to network with likeminded individuals from across campus.
- Signposting to key regional and national groups.
From first-year undergraduates to advanced researchers, we are here to support every stage of your journey to create your future and turn your ideas into reality, adding value to your experience of being part of the University.
