Start-Up Special: Enterprise and Activism

What are Start-Up Specials?

Start-Up Specials are warm, friendly, twice-termly events which are a collaboration between the University of Bristol (Basecamp Enterprise Team) and the University of the West of England (The Enterprise Engine). They aim to put a wide range of local entrepreneurs in front of you, help build your understanding and confidence about being in an entrepreneurial space, and to foster meaningful connections between like-minded individuals.  

You'll be able to listen to subject specialists covering a diverse range of topics, ask questions to directly them and network with each other and the panel afterwards. Plus link with the support teams in your university who can help you make your ideas become a reality. 

What's on this time?

This Start-Up Special is for anyone and everyone interested, passionate or driven to starting something which has purpose.  

Hear what: 

• Empire Fighting Chance https://empirefightingchance.org/  
• Strike Communications https://www.strikecommunications.co.uk/
• Bricks Bristol  https://bricksbristol.org/ 

have to say about why they started their purposeful enterprise and what continues to drive them forward, the challenges they face and the highs they have experienced; before being opened up to the floor and moving to informal networking and space to ask questions more directly to the panel over some drinks and snacks. 

On the day:

This event comprises 1 hour panel discussion followed by a Q&A  and an 1 hour networking period.

The event will follow these general timings:

• Arrival and registration: 5 to 5:30 pm
• Panel discussion with local business experts: 5:30 to 6:30 pm
• Networking, with snacks and drinks provided: 6:30 to 7:15 pm
• Leaving time: 7:15 to 7:30 pm

Enter via either main doors and meet near the wishing well (pictured below), in the middle of the store where the black flooring meets the white. From here you will be directed up the stairs to the event space, or will be taken upstairs in the lift (more on accessibility requirements below).

Can no longer make the session?

Please ensure you cancel your booking with 24 hours notice so that other students are able to attend in your place. 

Have accessibility requirements?

The venue has a lift and speaker system, with the lift needing a staff member to operate. To make the evening as enjoyable as possible for you, if you have any accessibility requirements, please email basecamp@bristol.ac.uk ahead of time so that we can make any adjustments for your attendance. 

Parking

There is no on-site parking at Sparks. The nearest available parking is at:
🚗 The Galleries – Newgate, Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3DT
For disabled parking:
♿ Nearest spaces: By The Works, The Horsefair, Broadmead, BS1 3HT (3 spaces)
♿ Additional spaces: Available at The Galleries

Internet Access
📶 WiFi Network: Sparks
🔑 Password: ArtspaceLifespace