The SPEED Plus project will
provide you with expert help
and a comprehensive support
package to make your
business happen.
To check out the application
deadline dates and for a
downloadable application form
please visit:
The Enterprise team can be
contacted at:
Staffordshire University
The Octagon, Beaconside
Stafford. ST18 0AD
www.beinspiredatstaffs.co.uk
dot@staffs.ac.uk
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“The continual support and
advice have been invaluable,
and having the finances to buy
essential equipment has made
starting the business possible. ”
Charis Jones – Sculpted Steel
www.sculptedsteel.co.uk
www.beinspiredatstaffs.co.uk
01785 353 809
“The programme has made me
recognise that I can follow my
dream and realise it!”
Jacqueline Harold – Jacqueline
Harold Designs
www.jacquelineharold.com
www.beinspiredatstaffs.co.uk
Do You Have a Business Idea?
We can help you develop and fund your
idea into a reality
What is
SPEED Plus is a European Regional
Development Funded (ERDF) project
aiming to help Graduates to start their
own businesses and to support their
growth in the West Midlands region.
Access to the project is a competitive
process, so candidates will need to
demonstrate that they:
•Are able to dedicate the time required
to develop their business idea
•Have the ambition, determination,
creativity and desire to make it happen
•Have a proven market need for their
business idea
•Can show the growth potential of the
business proposal
Think you’ve got what it takes?
Then read on…
Previous Businesses Supported
Project Package
This project offers the following:
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Advice, Guidance & Signposting
Networking Opportunities & Benefits
Business Clubs
Business Consultancy Programme
Business Development Workshops
Financial Support
If you are a post graduate student, our
schemes can be undertaken part time
alongside studies .
*Maximum of four team members *
Eligibility Criteria - You must be:
• A graduate or post graduate
• A pre-start (no trading or company
registration undertaken)
• based in the West Midlands
(Business)
• A UK or EU citizen; a member of the
EEA or have indefinite leave to
remain in the UK
These are just a few of the business
types we have supported:
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Consultancy
Dance academy
Data destruction
Designer making
- ceramics
- jewellery
- sculpting
- silversmithing
- surface pattern
Film Production
Graphic design
Ice cream production
Parking enforcement
Music production
PR & Branding
Web Design
Wedding planning
Beauty
Games Design
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