Funding for your freelance idea
We have a limited funding pot available to support up to 10 Freelancers with £100 to get your idea started. To apply please click the link below
Funding
If you have an idea and would like to test it, you can apply for funding to help you get started. University of Birmingham students can apply for £500 on the B-Enterprising Ideas Fund which allows you to grow an idea and find your first customers.
If you have already registered a business or as self-employed, then you may be eligible to apply for the B-Enterprising Start-Up Fund. Please note our funding is subject to eligibilty so please check our Funding page before making an application.
Business Start-Up 1-2-1 appointments
Speak to an adviser about your idea and get tips on what to do next. We run face-to-face appointments and online appointments via zoom. Book an appointment by visiting our Business Start-Up Advice appointments webpage or contact us directly at benterprising@contacts.bham.ac.uk
Reference library for freelance support - COBRA
Did you know, the University of Birmingham has access to a unique online business resource libary called COBRA (Complete Business Reference Advisor). Need to find information about your freelance sector? You can access thousands of fact sheets with topics including freelancing, financial, marketing and legal advice.
The COBRA resource library is updated regularly with the latest market information and the resource is available to University of Birmingham students and graduates.
Please note: You can access the COBRA resource using the below link. You will need to sign in using your University of Birmingham username and password (links to FindIt@Bham Library portal).