1. Summayyah Hussain shussain@cad.coventry.ac.uk

2. Who is it for?
International Graduates of Coventry University or Coventry University London Campus
Those that have a “genuine and credible business idea”
Those that have “Entrepreneurial skills”
Those that want to develop their business within the UK

3. Genuine and Credible Business Idea
Your business idea must be;
Innovative
An idea that is not displacing the current UK Market
Potential for growth
Not a lifestyle business!
Within the bounds of possibility
You must be a convincing entrepreneur

4. Entrepreneurial Skills
Optimism - Are you a positive thinker?
Vision - Can you see where things can be improved?
Initiative - Are you able to solve problems, find solutions?
Desire for Control - Do you enjoy being in charge and making decisions?
Drive and Persistence - Are you self motivated? Are you prepared to work hard for a long time to realise your goals!
Risk Tolerance - Are you able to take risks even when thing are uncertain?
Resilience - Do you learn and grow from your mistakes and failures?
Focus – Can you streamline what needs to be done? Is your attention to detail good?
Learn – Are you flexible and adaptable to learning?
Self Reflection – Are you willing to develop yourself?

5. What Incubation Support will I receive?
12 months trading business address status at Coventry University London Campus
Access to a programme of networking and specialist training events
An Entrepreneurs Toolkit to develop and drive forwards your business
What Incubation Support will I receive?
Two hours mentoring per month
12 Months registered business address at Coventry University Enterprise Hub
Access to the University business support programmes.
A hot desk space within a shared office in Coventry or London.
Access to Coventry University London Campus business support services

6. Your Journey to a successful business…
Commit your efforts to develop your business
Attend Monthly meetings/Workshops
Maintain contact with key staff members at the University
Track your business progress with the Toolkit with business mentor