Swansea University’s Business Bootcamp

Whether you’re an aspiring founder with a fresh idea or already running a side hustle, this immersive bootcamp is designed to help you launch, grow, and lead with confidence. Over an intensive 5-days of hands-on workshops, expert mentoring, and real-world challenges, you’ll gain the skills, tools, and mindset needed to turn your ideas into viable ventures. Collaborate with like-minded students, build your network, and learn from industry experts and entrepreneurs. It’s more than a bootcamp — it’s your startup journey, accelerated.

Over the course of the bootcamp, you’ll gain practical knowledge on key business topics, such as marketing, finance, business planning and more, while receiving hands-on advice and guidance from experienced entrepreneurs and industry professionals. Whether you’re refining an existing business idea or starting from scratch, we’ll provide the tools, resources, and inspiration needed to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality.

This in-person bootcamp will be held on Singleton campus from the 9th - 13th of June. The exact times each day are TBC but it will be within the hours of 9:30am – 4pm.

BOOTCAMP CONTENTS –

Day 1: Understanding the Market & Business Idea Validation

Day 2: Business Planning & Operations

Day 3: Financial Planning & Sourcing Finance

Day 4: Marketing, Sales & Regulatory Compliance

Day 5: Pitching, Presentation Skills & Final Showcase

REQUIREMENTS –

1) Have a business idea in mind or be new to trading.

2) Be available to attend for all the dates listed above.

3) You must be eligible to start a business in the UK and not be studying on a Tier 4/Student Visa.

HOW TO APPLY -

To reserve a space - click here.