Are you a NextGen Entrepreneur?
Inspiring our NextGen of Entrepreneurs to think sustainability and social impact
Date & time
29 October 2025 | 16.00-19.00
Event format
Attend event in person
Event type
Participatory interactive event
Event topic
Business, finance & economics, Education, Equality, Identity, Our working lives
Audience
Young People, Adults
Academic discipline
Economics management and business studies, Education
Venue
Council Chambers, The Old Fire Station Building, University of Salford, M5 4WT.
What's on offer?
Come and join us as we explore the world of Entrepreneurship for NextGen Entrepreneurs. For the night everyone will be a creative entrepreneur as we explore some of the best ideation-centred practices from the Young Enterprise (UK) Start-Up Programme. You will explore journeys of other NextGen entrepreneurs to see how their new innovations have been developed to impact sustainability and social impact and see what you could do better.
What's it about?
You should expect engaging speakers, interactive activities, open discussions and a short Question Time style panel session. You will practice cutting-edge ideation processes that will support your future as a NextGen Entrepreneur in your working lives.
Who's leading the event?
The event will be led by a team of entrepreneurship focussed academics from the University of Salford and Manchester Metropolitan University who are actively engaged with Inspiring the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs.
Dr Jonathan D Owens - Young Enterprise and Placement Lead at the University of Salford
Dr Gabi Round - Lecturer in Enterprise and Sustainability at the University of Salford
David Taylor - Principal Lecturer in Enterpreneurship at Manchester Metropolitan University
Paul Tucker - Lecturer in Enterprise and Innovation at Manchester Metropolitan University
Open to
Our doors are open to NextGen Entrepreneurs whether already in a business, considering launching a start-up, or studying in further or higher education.
Of particular interest to
This event will be of particular interest to:
Business Owners
NextGen Entrepreneurs at the beginning of their start-up journey
Further or Higher Education Students Entrepreneurs
Anyone with a general interest in and curiosity with Entrepreneurship and how this can make a positive social impact in their working lives
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