Thinking about starting a business or freelancing? Take a look and see how SPARK can help you start your own business with this award-winning service, free to all students and graduates.
In the past two years over 100 businesses have been successfully started with some receiving national recognition/coverage. All these businesses have benefited from expert and experienced advisers.
The Spark Enterprise Scholarship Scheme 2024/25 has now closed. Details of the 2025/26 scheme will be published in September 2025.
The Spark Business Plan Competition 2025 is now live and closes for applications on Tuesday 11 February.
The following examples were all by Leeds students with the help of Spark services & advice.
Spark can help you no matter what stage you are on your enterprise journey – from no idea to wanting to grow your business
Where do I find the money to start my business?
Through various case studies, statistics and testimonials, Spark’s annual impact reports gives insight into the wide range of incredible businesses and support here at the university of Leeds.
Find guidance and resources to help you – from planning downloads to further links and websites.
The Student Enterprise Strategy at the University of Leeds.
Spark workshops are now being delivered in person and online giving you a more convenient method of accessing vital information.
Take a look and see how SPARK can help you start your own business with this award-winning service. Free to all University of Leeds students and Graduates.