Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024
18–22 November
Cranfield University campus and online
Global Entrepreneurship Week is an annual global celebration of entrepreneurship
Every year, people from various countries worldwide come together through local, national, and global events to create solutions for worldwide economic growth. Throughout Global Entrepreneurship Week, the Bettany Centre for Entrepreneurship at 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 other Departments across the University, we will be highlighting the entrepreneurial heart and spirit 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 18 November
Celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week (with David Buik)
Tuesday 19 November
Wednesday 20 November
Global Knowledge, Local Impact: Connecting with Cranfield Experts and Resources
Thursday 21 November
Celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week (with David Buik)
Monday 18 November
Cranfield campus, CMRI Gallery (B38) & Online
18:00 - 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.
We are privileged to hear from David Buik, business leader and most recently a market commentator with City Index, Cantor Fitzgerald (BGC and Cantor Index), Panmure Godon and Aquis Exchange.
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.
Empowering Women in Business
Tuesday 19 November
Cranfield campus, CMRI Gallery (B38)
12:00 – 16:00 | Lunch provided
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.
After the panel, you'll have the opportunity to take part in mini workshop titled 'Reconnect with your core', run by Dr Orsi Ihasz.
In this workshop you'll have the opportunity to reflect on questions such as 'How can I create meaning and purpose?' and 'How can I bring positive change?'
These are triggers we will all encounter at some point through our professional and personal journey in life. Asking these questions to ourselves gives us the opportunity to stop for a moment and reconnect with our own values and motivations and explore where we see ourselves creating the biggest impact.
You'll also be one of the first to hear about our new programme, Rise Together. Funded by Natwest, the Rise Together programme aims to support early-stage female and ethnic minority founders to accelerate their business growth.
Who is it for?
This is an open event to Cranfield University staff and students, alumni, local businesses, and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Global Knowledge, Local Impact: Connecting with Cranfield Experts and Resources
Wednesday 20 November
Cranfield campus
10:00 – 14:30 | Lunch provided
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 lunch.
You'll also have the opportunity to take part in a mini masterclass, titled 'Four tips to turbo charge Business Growth' with Martin Spiller, Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship.
The masterclass will focus on four areas that SME business owners can focus in on to help them grow, based upon Martin's experience in business, and helping thousands of businesses to grow through our Executive Education portfolio.hip
Who is it for?
This session is for local SMEs to explore how they could partner with us as a university to access funding opportunities, student support through projects and much more.
If you are an SME looking to connect, please email the Bettany Centre at bettanycentre@cranfield.ac.uk for further information.
Routes to Commercialisation
Thursday 21 November
Cranfield campus, CMRI Gallery (B38)
11:00 – 12:30
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 coffee and cake 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.
The Importance of an Entrepreneurial Mindset: Why Entrepreneurship is a Core Capability for the Future
Thursday 21 November
Cranfield campus, CMRI Gallery (B38)
12:30 – 14:30 | Lunch provided
At Cranfield University, we believe entrepreneurial thinking isn’t just for business owners—it’s a core value that shapes how we innovate, teach, and collaborate. This workshop, will explore how adopting an entrepreneurial mindset can enhance our roles as students, educators, researchers, and professionals.
This session will delve into why entrepreneurship is a key capability for the future and how it can help us adapt to shifts in society.
Join us to discover why entrepreneurship is a core capability for the future, driving innovation, resilience, and adaptability across industries. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, business leader, or looking to sharpen your problem-solving skills, this session will provide actionable insights to help you cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset that thrives in dynamic environments. You'll leave with practical strategies to bring entrepreneurial approaches to your work and contribute to our mission of fostering innovation and impact.
Who is it for?
This is an open event to Cranfield University staff and students, alumni, local businesses, and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneurship Speaker series - Sarah Jordan
Thursday 21 November
Cranfield campus, CMRI Gallery (B38)
18:00 – 19:30
The Bettany Centre Entrepreneurship Speaker Series gives you the chance to hear from a variety of entrepreneurs from across a range of industries. This is part of our regular Thursday evening series in November and February.
We are privileged to hear from Sarah Jordan, Founder and CEO of Y.O.U Underwear.
Y.O.U Underwear is an Oxford-based ethical underwear business that certified as the top-scoring B Corp in the UK and world’s highest-scoring fashion brand in 2021. Sarah was volunteering in Uganda in 2016 when she learned of the challenges women and girls face in not having access to underwear. From that, she set up Y.O.U Underwear as a social enterprise, with a mission to change lives one pair of pants at a time.
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.
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