UoB Elevate at The Exchange In 'UoB Elevate' UoB Elevateuob-elevate-businessStudent and Graduate Business DirectoryUoB Elevate Back to 'b-enterprising' Start building your venture now. Elevate is the University of Birmingham's incubator for ambitious student and graduate founders. We meet you wherever you are on your startup journey and help you grow. From freelancers to start ups and social ventures, we help you through funding, mentorship, workspace and access to industry networks. Join a cohort of founders building ventures across technology, creative industries and social impact and take your idea further than you thought possible in our incubator space (The Graham Turner Entrepreneurship Centre) at the glorious Exchange building. Elevate at the Exchange, A community of founders. Iveta Pudilova - Elevate Award Winning Founder “Elevate has been a turning point in my entrepreneurial journey and accelerated my growth in ways I couldn’t achieve alone.” How we help you build your ideas Through joining this selective incubator, you could... Be part of a cohort of growth businesses Build your venture from a collaborative founder, incubator space within the iconic Exchange building Access Precision Health Technologies Accelerator (PHTA) makerspace in Selly Oak, prototype your ideas using state of the art equipment, design and engineering consultancy from the team Receive dedicated support and guidance to help you grow your business Gain support from our entrepreneurial alumni network Access regional business support schemes Access our alumni mentoring scheme Obtain support from student interns Access funding schemes and investor networks Get special offers and discounts from business service providers Who Elevate is for UoB Elevate is open to University of Birmingham students and graduates from all disciplines. If you are a freelancer, start up or social venture, we want to hear from you. You need to have... Traction or high-potential ideas Majority UoB founder ownership Commitment to building your venture The smallprint International student/graduate founders are subject to having the correct visa in place before trading can commence. Student founders must have successfully completed their first year of their programme and currently be at least in the second year of their studies. For current students, Elevate can be considered in lieu of a placement or as a sabbatical year but only in agreement with your programme lead and prior approval from the School/College. Graduate founders who completed their degree in the last 5 years are also eligible to apply. Graduates who completed their degree more than five years ago will be considered on an exceptional basis. Funding Opportunities Elevate founders can access funding opportunities, startup grants and investor connections to help accelerate growth. Already hunting for funding? There is the opportunity to apply for pre-accelerator funding to help your business. Visit our Start-Up Fund webpage to find out if you are eligible to claim £500 for your existing start-up costs. Success Stories We have empowered over 100 businesses to date through our multifaceted 12-month programme and supportive community of founders. From social enterprises to technology start ups, from charities to food companies, you will find something for every kind of entrepreneur at Elevate. calico Find out how Elevate supports Social Enterprises Knowness Find out how Elevate supports Technology start-ups Social Media Resilience Find out how Elevate supports change making organisations The Gluten Free Zone Find out how Elevate supports product based businesses. Samoco Find out how Elevate supports medical-technology start ups Emotion Dysregulation Autism Find out how Elevate supports charities You can learn more about our current resident start-ups on the UoB Elevate business webpage. How to apply Every year we select a cohort of ambitious entrepreneurs to joing Elevate at the Exchange. Applications to Cohort 6 are now closed. Applications to Cohort 7 will reopen in May 2027. Contact the B-Enterprising team If you have any questions about UoB Elevate at The Exchange, please email the B-Enterprising team.