Insight Out 2010

  • Duration
  • 6 months
  • Cost
  • £0.00 Free – trainees will receive a £3000 bursary over 6 months (subject to attendance)
  • Dates
  • See below.
  • Venue
  • Training will take place at City North Campus, Birmingham City University
  • Exam
  • N/A

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  • Course Code
  • Insight Out 2010

Course Dates
1st September 2010 to 28th February 2011
1st June 2010 to 30th November 2010
8th March 2010 to 31st August 2010

Description
The nationally renowned Insight Out course is branching out and providing an incubation hub – business space and advice – for start up businesses in Birmingham. This is part of the BSEEN project, funded by Birmingham City Council.

The Insight Out 2010 training programme will help you to build your confidence and entrepreneurial skills, provide you with a dedicated office space to launch your business and introduce you to the NESTA business models, which will help you make the most of your ideas.

PLUS

  • £3000 bursary awarded to participants over 6 months*
  • Access to free office space for 6 months at City North Campus
  • Up to 18 hours of one-to-one support from coaches and mentors over 6 months
  • Networking opportunities, access to contacts and regional support

*based on attendance of training and attending incubation space two-days a week.

Pre-Requisites
Applicants must have graduated from a degree, full NVQ Level 4 or equivalent within the last 4 years and have a Birmingham address.

What You Will Learn
Month 1:

  • 2 days on generating ideas
  • 4 days on business models (originated by NESTA) and elevator pitches
  • Visit from an external agency

Month 2:

  • 1 day on finance
  • Half day on intellectual property
  • Half day case studies
  • Visit from an external agency

Month 3:

  • 1 day on marketing
  • Visit from an external agency

Month 4:

  • 2 days on presentation and negotiation skills
  • Half day on CV and portfolio presentation
  • Visit from an external agency

Month 5:

  • Half day case studies
  • Visit from an external agency

Month 6:

  • 1 day on using social media as a business tool
  • Half day case studies
  • Visit from an external agency

A speed networking event for all intakes will take place in February 2011.

For an application pack and further information:

  • email: rebecca.birch@bcu.ac.uk
  • phone: 0121 202 4815
  • Join the Facebook group Insight Out Midlands @ http://tinyurl.com/o2zps3

    • Application deadline to our first course is 23rd February 2010

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