At Loughborough, innovation and entrepreneurship are woven into the fabric of our campus.
From students taking their first steps into enterprise, to researchers commercialising breakthrough discoveries, we empower ambitious people to turn ideas into ventures that have lasting social and economic impact.
Our ecosystem supports founders at every stage of the journey through enterprise education, venture mentoring, grant funding, on-campus incubation, investment readiness, and exclusive investment network, commercialisation support and more.
Whether you're a student, graduate, researcher, alumnus, investor or industry partner, there's a place for you to be involved in our thriving innovation and entrepreneurship community.
Innovation in action
We're proud of the impact our founders, researchers and innovators are creating.
3000 students engaged in entrepreneurship activity
We help students, graduates and staff turn ideas into viable ventures through funding, mentoring, boot camps and incubation. Philanthropic support enables more aspiring entrepreneurs, particularly those from under-represented backgrounds, to access the confidence, skills and opportunities needed to succeed.
£11.3 million raised by Loughborough start-ups and spin-outs
Our ecosystem creates a clear pathway from idea to investment. Through the Loughborough Venture Investor Network (LVIN), founders gain access to investment readiness support and investors gain early access to high-potential, Loughborough-founded ventures.
Over 1055 hours of mentoring provided by alumni
Your support can make a tangible difference to the next generation of entrepreneurs. Through philanthropy, investment or by giving your expertise through our mentoring service or advisory board, alumni, supporters and friends of Loughborough help our Founders to develop their ideas, strengthen their businesses, and accelerate their impact.
From Ideas to Impact
As our Entrepreneurship ecosystem continues to grow, there are many ways that you can be involved to support the next generation of innovators, founders, and entrepreneurial students.
Expertise
Share your own expertise in business through mentoring, coaching, or guest speaking, or be involved in our Strategic Advisory Board.
Philanthropy
Give to scholarships, paid internships in start-ups, or start-up funding for students and graduate entrepreneurs
Invest
Invest in high-potential, Loughborough-supported businesses through our Loughborough Venture Investor Network.
Your support builds the foundation, creating a pipeline of innovative, investment-ready ventures.
Together, we can widen access to entrepreneurship, accelerate innovation, and help build businesses that shape a better future.
