Awards, funding and support
If you're a UAL student or graduate, our range of funding, mentoring and advice could help you to launch or grow your business.
We provide:
- business development programmes
- mentoring
- competitions and awards
- inspiring events and workshops.
Funding
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Creative Business Accelerator
Are you a UAL graduate with a business you’d like to develop? This 6-month programme includes industry support, mentoring and a £6,000 bursary.
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Pitch it
Apply for a share of prizes including: seed funding, award trophy, showcasing opportunities, leading industry mentorship and specialist business advice.
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Funding advice
UAL student or graduate looking to start your own business? Read our overview on funding opportunities and how best to apply.
Support
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Mentoring
Find out more about UAL’s mentoring scheme – matching students with professionals for support and guidance.
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Careers support for international students
International student or graduate? We can help you to find job opportunities and prepare for employment in the UK or in your home country.
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Support to freelance or start a business
Find useful advice and guidance on how to grow your freelance practice or business.
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Get the skills you need
UAL students can access 16,000+ LinkedIn courses for free. Subjects include: UX, marketing, networking, Adobe CS and more…
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Join our Founders and Freelancers network
Work for yourself or want to in the future? Sign up to be part of our brand-new Founders and Freelancers group on The Dots! Join the waiting list.
What's on
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Finance Basics for Creatives
Are you working for yourself, freelancing or starting your own business? Join this session to find out the business basics you need to know.
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Showcase Ready: Write an authentic professional bio
Join this in-person session to learn how to write a bio that makes the right impression
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Showcase Ready: How to network and make a positive impression
Join this in-person session to learn how to network and make a positive impression
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Showcase Ready: Get a Free Professional Headshot Photo - Drop in sessions
Free professional headshots for final year students. No need to book, turn up on the day at the session start time and put your name down.
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