About the UniversityStaffordshire University has a long and proud history of providing high quality, progressive and inclusive higher education for people from across Staffordshire, the region, the UK and the rest of the world.

We have two main campuses in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford and a co-funded University Centre in Lichfield (SULC).

16,000 students make up the University's vibrant cultural mix from the UK and around the world. One of the first things visitors notice about Staffordshire University is the wide diversity of ages, backgrounds, cultures, nationalities and lifestyles that make up our community.

Faculty of Arts, Media & DesignBusiness SchoolFaculty of Computing, Engineering & TechnologyFaculty of HealthLaw School, ranked 7th in the UKFaculty of Sciences

Academic Departments

Enterprise and Commercial Development

Enterprise and Commercial Development (ECD) are the business focussed research and innovation service of Staffordshire University.

We offer a support network for potential partners who are interested in utilising Staffordshire University’s cutting edge research, technologies and services to develop, innovate and become the market leaders of tomorrow in an increasingly competitive market place.

working with business

Business and Creative Villages• Fully serviced Business Premises• Lichfield, Stafford, Stoke + Creative• Opportunities for Graduates• Link University to Business• One inclusive price makes budgeting easier

– High Quality Image– Computer, Internet, Email and IT Support– Meeting Room + event venue– Furnished Office or workshop– Heating, lighting, rates

• Signposting for Business Support• Inter Trading within the community

• business start-up support scheme for current students• Aims to allow students to ‘trial and test’ self employment• Collaborative Project – 13 Universities UK wide• 91 students have been supported 2006 – 08 at Staffordshire• £6k worth of benefits to each student• Been running for 2 years

• A business start-up support scheme for graduates and alumni• For those who have chosen/seriously considering self employment • as their career• Now in it’s 6th year at Staffordshire University• Over 40 businesses have been supported in this time• £12k worth of benefits to each graduate company

Supporting Student & Graduate Start-ups

Institutional Benefits• Increased awareness of enterprise across the University• Student Employability• Vibrant energy in Business Villages – next generation of businesses• Opportunity for University shareholdings, IP and spin-out• Added value of press coverage and PR on our start-up companies• Looking to embed scheme pedagogy into the curriculum• As the companies grow they come back to the University for other help and

support – Innovation Vouchers, Consultancy, employees etc.

Talking Business: Employer Engagement Programme: Staying ahead of the game with Entrepreneur Karen Brady

Be inspired talk: from influential Entrepreneur Dawn Gibbins

Be inspired talk: from Director General of the IOD Miles Templeman

GradEX: Annual Showcase of exciting and innovative products from Students

InnovateFEST: Annual event bringing together businesses, academia and funding bodies to explore opportunities for innovation

Business events at Staffordshire University

Free Technology EventsHosted by the Staffordshire Technology Alliance Group (S.T.A.G.) in conjunction with Microsoft, Staffordshire University and the North Staffordshire Chamber of

Commerce.

Educational and inspiring speakers Opportunities to network and check out the latest gadgets.  Hear the latest news from STAG members and learn about their devices for

remote workers Hear from Staffordshire University on how they see working with technology

in the future Question and answer session with a panel of experts from some of the

S.T.A.G. member companies.

Collaborative awards

Lord Stafford Awards WinnerA Knowledge Transfer Partnership with Staffordshire University MA Ceramic Design graduates working closely with Professor David Sanderson and Aynsley China, established an in-house design resource to create 3D shape 2D surface design to bring fresh new ideas into the company.This KTP was also recognised for it’s achievements by the Lord Stafford Awards as winners of the 2008 ‘Achievement in Innovation’ category.

“...the award was a tribute to the efforts of the university and associates, as well as the vision of the company.”

Lord Stafford Awards 2010 WinnerAn INNOVATIVE project developed by University Forensics Professor John Casella in partnership with Sci Chem Ltd scooped the Achievement in Innovation Award at the 2010 Lord Stafford Awards. SciChem Forensic Investigations are designed to show schoolchildren the scientific processes behind crime-scene investigation.To develop the idea, the University entered into a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Bilston-based schools equipment company Scientific and Chemical Supplies Ltd (SciChem) to produce and market forensic science kits.

“Our relationship with Staffordshire University now provides us with the platform

for future development.”

University Company flux is a hit in Paris

A NEW and INNOVATIVE ceramic design firm launched by Staffordshire University students and staff returned from a showcase event in Paris with bulging order books.Flux Stoke-on-Trent, based in the Stoke Creative Village, College Road, was launched at the five-day-long Maison et Objet trade fair in the French capital.During the event the company took over £30,000 worth of orders for cups and saucers, mugs, plates and other tableware.The designs have also attracted attention from various trade magazines, with some of the Flux products set to be featured in Elle Decoration and Veranda in New York.

“Now the company is established, the growth

potential is great. We could be looking at £100,000 in

orders this year.”

SU4Business A dedicated business portal that makes life easy to access higher education

and all it’s innovative resources.

Contact: Janet M Daragheh

j.m.daragheh@staffs.ac.uk(00) 1782 35380707919620000