The concept of Start Up Café is of a virtual and physical space that provides education and support of entrepreneurs.
The original concept was invented by Professor Remi Walbaum (EHL); together with Professor Jane Royston (Create Switzerland) they implemented it in the Swiss entrepreneurship market. Coventry University has agreed with Professor Royston to expand and exploit this concept for the benefit of entrepreneurship education in other markets.
The software development will be a joint development with KAJ ISIS Limited on the based at Coventry University Technology Park. All websites developed will include Create Switzerland’s name on them to acknowledge their valuable contribution.
What is in Start Up Café's physical and virtual space?
The indicative elements of the Start Up Café virtual space include:
- tests of entrepreneurial potential
- case studies
- best practice business plans
- on-line advice
- eNetwork and Forum
- news items
- business planning module on-line
- links to other key websites
- link to Alumni websites
- buy and sell site
- entrepreneurship toolbox
- patent search
- advice on company registration
- link to legal advice
- links to other Start Up Café websites
Private and secure areas will require registration of users and will facilitate the use of networking tools and client support services.
Download or Browse Slideshow of Start Up Café ConceptsIndicative elements of the Start Up Café physical space will include:
- physical internet café (internet access, coffee, snacks)
- library of resource materials
- on-site courses/modules in entrepreneurship
- business advisors
- legal advice
- business plan competitions
- events
- signposting to other agencies
- entrepreneurship club
- access to financial advice
- information on grants and loans
- student run small business consulting service
- workshops
- meeting space
- pre-incubation space and common services
- access to business guides/mentors
- venture group sessions
Visit Start Up Café Official WebsiteInterested in joing? contact David Gillingham, President