Kirstin:  I love working with students and colleagues who are very entrepreneurial and who are inspired to start their own business following on from graduation.  Business investment is key in the early years of a fledgling business, and I am so pleased that our MMU graduates and staff  can apply to MMU Innospace  – http://www.innospace.co.uk/ to help them at the early stages of running their business – it most certainly helps reduce the large financial costs that our graduates may not be able to afford following on from graduation.

About Innospace: 

What we are – We help MMU graduates, students and staff to set up businesses: Innospace is MMU’s enterprise flagship – a fundamental part of its 2020 vision and employability strategy.

We are a dynamic and vibrant community of over 120 start-up businesses, supported by a professional office team and excellent facilities. Right in the heart of Central Manchester, we provide the perfect base for new ventures keen to make head way with their ideas and businesses.

What we do – We support people with great business ideas and the commitment to turn them into reality. We also help early stage businesses that have been trading for up to 36 months.

We’re fast becoming a hub for social enterprises – with specialist support services and networking available.

Above all, we want to support you to grow a successful and sustainable company.

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