Business & Innovation
As a university, we exist to be a place of curiosity and new thinking. We need to prepare our communities for the challenges of the future by designing new solutions. Our Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group help drive innovation and support new enterprises to create impact and contribute to Scotland’s economic prosperity.
Become an entrepreneur with five months of training, mentorship, incubation space and access to funding and turn your idea into a high-growth venture in the North East.
Take the first steps to develop a new entrepreneurial idea of venture by accessing our free online toolkit of resources, topics, masterclasses and more. Book to attend our events or gain skills by visiting the toolkit on CampusMoodle.
Keep updated on all of our activities, events, updates and startup stories by subscribing to our mailing list to get email digests a few times a month.
Being entrepreneurial is a foundational skill for the future, and our economy relies on the creativity, ingenuity and ambition of founders. Through our accelerators, programmes, resources and events – we help aspiring entrepreneurs from every discipline explore and launch new ventures.
Find Out MoreBeing innovative is critical for the success of our society and our university. Through training programmes, events, and projects, we want to be a catalyst for curiosity and support the university to think differently, experiment with ideas, challenge norms and evolve to become a leading institution ready for the future.
Find Out MoreDrawing on hands-on learning and innovation through tailored programmes that foster entrepreneurial mindsets across the islands to boost growth, investment and jobs through accelerator schemes, mentorship programmes and community networks.
Find Out MoreMeet the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group who are responsible for supporting the development of new businesses and inspiring innovation at RGU.
Find Out MoreEvent
Starts: Tuesday 23 September 2025
Discover groundbreaking Scottish inventions and the innovators behind them in this engaging lunch session. Learn how their legacy inspires fresh ideas today and explore practical steps to create impactful innovations yourself.
Event
Starts: Tuesday 07 October 2025
This one-day event bringing together people from across the islands to collaborate, experiment, and develop creative solutions to real challenges through innovation and teamwork.
Event
Starts: Tuesday 16 September 2025
Two powerhouse entrepreneurs. One unforgettable evening. Join us for an electrifying night of ambition, insight, and unapologetic inspiration. Sponsored by RGU, this event brings bold conversation, straight-talking advice, and a serious shot of entrepreneurial energy.
We're driving change in the future of work. Preparing our students, staff & alumni to be entrepreneurs, innovators and change makers of tomorrow.
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