Global Entrepreneurship Week 2023
13–17 November
Cranfield University campus and online
Global Entrepreneurship Week is an annual global celebration of entrepreneurship
During this week, people from various countries worldwide come together through local, national, and global events to create solutions for worldwide economic growth. The Bettany Centre for Entrepreneurship at the Cranfield School of Management will be celebrating our long history of entrepreneurship education and empowerment.
We have the unique position, as a Centre for Entrepreneurship, to be part of a vibrant campus full of innovation and technology. Together with our friends in School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing, and School of Water, Energy and Environment we will be highlighting the entrepreneurial heart of Cranfield University.
Who's it for?
This Global Entrepreneurship Week, we have several open events for Cranfield University staff and students, alumni, local businesses, and any aspiring entrepreneurs. We are passionate about spreading the joy of entrepreneurship to anyone interested!
Agenda
Monday 13 November
Global Entrepreneurship Week Launch Event
Entrepreneurship Speaker Series: Panel Discussion
Tuesday 14 November
Innovation Campus Tour
Exploring Sustainable Futures Game experience
Engaging with Cranfield University
Wednesday 15 November
Entrepreneurship at Cranfield: Routes to commercialisation and pitfalls to avoid
Thursday 16 November
Building Digital Presence
Entrepreneurship Speaker Series: Steve Frost, WorkBuzz
Friday 17 November
Bringing the entrepreneurial ecosystem together over coffee & cake
Celebrating Women’s Entrepreneurship Day
Global Entrepreneurship Week Launch Event
Monday 13 November
Cranfield campus, CMRI Gallery (B38) & Online
17:30 – 19:30
Global Entrepreneurship Week is an international movement – powered by thousands of partner organisations dedicated to making it possible for anyone, anywhere to start and scale a company. At Cranfield University, we understand the power of an entrepreneurial mindset, and want all our students and staff able to access this. In this session we will focus on how to use your agency to engage and thrive in the entrepreneurship community.
Stay for pizza and refreshments including beer generously provided by Cobra Beer.
Who is it for?
This is an open event to Cranfield University staff and students, alumni, local businesses, and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneurship Speaker Series: Panel Discussion
Monday 13 November
Cranfield campus, CMRI Gallery (B38) & Online
18:00 – 19:30
This is the perfect opportunity to hear first-hand accounts from successful entrepreneurs. The Bettany Centre Entrepreneurship Speaker Series gives you the chance to hear from a variety of entrepreneurs from across a range of industries.
Innovation Campus Tour
Tuesday 14 November
Cranfield campus, CMRI Gallery (B38)
10:00 – 13:15
Lunch provided
Innovation is the heart of entrepreneurship, and at Cranfield we have an incredible array of world-leading innovation and technology initiatives. Our campus is a living laboratory- a testbed for transformative technologies and new approaches to deliver enhanced social, economic and environmental outcomes in urban, transport and infrastructure systems. With our own airport, solar power farm and range of large-scale facilities the Cranfield campus is a microcosm of modern city.
Who is it for?
This Innovation Campus Tour is for local SMEs to explore some of the groundbreaking research and technology right on their doorstep.
If you are an SME looking to connect, please email the Bettany Centre at bettanycentre@cranfield.ac.uk for further information.
Exploring Sustainable Futures game experience
Tuesday 14 November
Cranfield campus, CMRI Gallery (B38)
14:00 – 16:30
With the dawn of AI, a new age of modern living is being ushered in. Stay ahead of the curve by travelling to the future- a successfully sustainable one and find out what life could be like. Does business and society thrive? Do humans find balance between themselves and nature. This immersive game will transport you through time to engage your senses with what a sustainable future could be. Return to the present transformed and ready to transform your business.
Who is it for?
This game experience for local SMEs to engage with sustainability skills for their business.
If you are an SME looking to connect, please email the Bettany Centre at bettanycentre@cranfield.ac.uk for further information.
Engaging with Cranfield University
Tuesday 14 November
Cranfield campus, CMRI Gallery (B38)
16:30 – 18:00
Everything we do is concentrated on technology and management and our insight is rooted in our powerful industry links, world-class research and what really works in practice.
This Global Entrepreneurship week, we are taking the opportunity to invite local SMEs to connect to our world-leading Management School and global expertise across our specialist technical themes of Aerospace, Agrifood, Defence and Security, Energy and Power, Environment and Agrifood, Manufacturing, and Transport Systems.
We can deliver tailored project options, customised executive education, provide access to our experts, related funding opportunities and our leading technological and learning facilities. Join us to hear how you can engage with us and network over refreshments.
Who is it for?
This session is for local SMEs to explore how they could partner with us as a university, and runs directly after the Game Showcase.
If you are an SME looking to connect, please email the Bettany Centre at bettanycentre@cranfield.ac.uk for further information.
Entrepreneurship at Cranfield: Routes to commercialisation and pitfalls to avoid
Wednesday 15 November
Cranfield campus, CMRI Gallery (B38)
12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch provided
This insight session will explore the exciting journey from lab to market as we delve into the realm of innovation and entrepreneurship. Gain valuable insights from accomplished entrepreneurs and industry experts who have successfully navigated the challenges and triumphs of commercialisation. Connect with fellow PhD candidates and faculty over lunch to build lasting relationships and discover potential collaborators for your groundbreaking research.
Who is it for?
This session is for anyone in or connected to the Cranfield doctoral and research community, including supervisors who want to learn how to support their entrepreneurial research students.
Our Speakers
Anatoly Silko
Tech entrepreneur, Cranfield MBA, dev team leader and certified full-stack developer with a passion for music and the heart of a metalhead. In 2019, Anatoly founded Rocking Tech, specialising in bespoke web platforms that innovate the music and creative industries, drawing on his project leadership at various radio stations.
Building Digital Presence
Thursday 16 November
Cranfield campus, CMRI Gallery (B38) & Online
15:30 – 17:00
This workshop is designed to guide early-stage businesses to establish their online footprint, from the idea validation to launching a website and incorporating current key digital strategies.
The session also explores advanced methods for crafting a lean MVP, prioritising crucial features, and selecting the right technology for a competitive edge in today's market.
Who is it for?
This is an open event to Cranfield University staff and students, alumni, local businesses, and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneurship Speaker Series: Steve Frost, WorkBuzz
Thursday 16 November
Cranfield campus, CMRI Gallery (B38) & Online
18:00 – 19:30
‘From an itch to multi-million-pound business’
Part of our regular Entrepreneurship Speaker Series. After graduating from University of Nottingham, Steve left his banking job to start his first company in 2011 – a market research agency, specialising in franchising, with clients including McDonald’s, O2 and Domino’s Pizza. In 2018, Steve launched WorkBuzz, which is headquartered in MK.
WorkBuzz is an employee experience SaaS platform, helping companies gather real-time feedback from their employees and build great cultures. WorkBuzz has raised > $10m from investors to date, has over 400 clients and its vision is to help impact the working lives of over 1million people.
Bringing the entrepreneurial ecosystem together over coffee & cake
Friday 17 November
Cranfield campus, CMRI Gallery (B38)
10:30 – 11:30
Invite-only event
Bringing the entrepreneurial community that works across Cranfield university together to network, share ideas and explore collaboration.
This is a closed session for Cranfield staff; please email Caroline.Harris@cranfield.ac.uk for more information.
Photo by Nathan Dumlao
Photo by Nathan Dumlao
Celebrating Women’s Entrepreneurship Day
Friday 17 November
Cranfield campus, CMRI Gallery (B38) & Online
11:30 –12:30
Women's Entrepreneurship Day Organisation’s mission is to educate, celebrate, empower, and support women in business all around the world to alleviate poverty. 19 November is observed annually to honour female entrepreneurs and celebrate their contributions to our community.
Join in the celebrations and hear from a panel of female founders, researchers and investors to hear their stories and how they are making a difference to the world of entrepreneurship for women.
Who is it for?
This is an open event to Cranfield University staff and students, alumni, local businesses, and aspiring entrepreneurs.
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