Tailored membership packages have been launched at Dryden Enterprise Centre (DEC), home to NTU Enterprise and housed within Nottingham Trent University’s City campus.
Membership gives access to one of the UK’s best managed workspaces*, alongside growth support.
Options start as low as £30 plus VAT per month and membership packages offer more than just physical access to DEC’s state-of-the-art office facilities and versatile meeting spaces.
By becoming a member, businesses will join a thriving and dynamic community where collaboration and connection are at the core. DEC’s modern and flexible workspace is carefully crafted to foster an environment conducive to business expansion and development. Members will interact with fellow entrepreneurs while also engaging with NTU’s leading-edge researchers and tapping into its large student community.
There is also an online option at £15 plus VAT per month aimed at those who don’t need space but are still seeking support.
Since June 2021, NTU Enterprise, operating from the Dryden Enterprise Centre, has been instrumental in the creation of 48 new businesses and offered invaluable support to 115 existing companies. Furthermore, it has welcomed 456 students into its Entrepreneurs Club and played a pivotal role in raising an impressive £9.6 million for its vibrant business community.
The packages are designed to provide businesses with dedicated support and grant them entry to an extensive network of like-minded professionals, as well as valuable training opportunities.
They are being launched in conjunction with a series of engaging events scheduled throughout the month:
- Drop-in clinics – 20 September
book an appointment for free for 30 minutes with a legal, finance, IP or loan expert Appointments are held at Dryden Enterprise Centre. Book with Knights PLC or First Enterprise Loans. - Pathway to Growth – 21 September
Discover more about business growth with NTU Enterprise. Business support includes practical workshops, industry networking, signposting to funding opportunities, expert guidance, and high-profile speaker events. Join free of charge in-person or online.
Kevin Kapezi, co-founder and director of Growthack – Specialist Digital Marketing, said: “Being a member of the Dryden Enterprise Centre has been a game-changer. Through NTU Enterprise, we’ve been able to plug into networks we wouldn’t have been able to reach otherwise. Networking at the DEC is natural and easy which is a big tick for us – we’ve had referrals, business opportunities and collaborative partnerships just by having a presence in the community. We’re really looking forward to the upcoming 101 workshops and Deep Dive events.”
More information on NTU Enterprise can be found at www.ntu.ac.uk/ntu-enterprise or by emailing enterprise@ntu.ac.uk.
*The Dryden Enterprise Centre was a finalist for ‘Workspace of the Year’ at the 2023 Hustle Awards.