Enterprise & Innovation Workshop
From idea to business start: begin with a brick, not a cathedral
🗓 Thursday, 16 July 2026
🎤 Speaker: Dr Anthony Agbons
The workshop was designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of starting a business, with a focus on opportunity recognition, value proposition development, and early-stage planning. It aimed to strengthen entrepreneurial confidence and support the UCLan London mission to cultivate entrepreneurial and innovation-ready graduates.
Overview of Activities
Students participated in a structured three-part session:
· Deep dive: Rapid brainstorming using personal reflections.
· Situational scan: Guided walkthrough of current/intending entrepreneurs
· Practical exemplars: Students provided with real-life examples
The session included Q&A insights from both physical and virtual attendees. Students also shared personal experiences of running a small business.
Student Participation and Engagement
The student’s engagement was high, evidenced by the active discussions and enthusiastic participation in QR Code activities.
Outcomes and Impact
Students developed early-stage business concepts. Key skills strengthened included identifying opportunities, value proposition design, customer insight generation, and taking the first step. Students' feedback indicated increased confidence in exploring entrepreneurship; some participants noted, “I liked the storytelling and anecdotes, the mindset to be in”.
Summary
The workshop successfully advanced students’ entrepreneurial capability and contributed meaningfully to the UCLan London's enterprise and innovation agenda.
Dr Anthony Agbons
Enterprise & Innovation Lead
UCLan London
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