Birmingham Enterprise Community

Birmingham Enterprise Community (BEC) is a social enterprise
leading a revolutionary movement of entrepreneurs and changemakers across the Midlands region. We support entreprenuers, emerging startups, and the local business community for innovation to flourish in our communities.

Skills for Tomorrow

In partnership with Innovate UK, Birmingham Enterprise Community is providing free training and support to help U.K. youth facing disruptions due to Covid-19.

Skills for Tommorrow offers digital training resources, workshops, mentoring and expertise to students, fresh graduates, and young proessionals age 18-30 so that they can succeed in the current and post-Covid-19 economic climate.

Enrol in our programme to gain the skills and know-how you need to propel your career forward today!

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Our Programmes

Startup Sprint

For emerging entrepreneurs looking to launch their own startup, our 1 month Startup Sprint will take you from conceptulization to building a minimal viable product.

Apply now for our next Startup Spring starting October 5th.

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Proving Ground Incubator

For early startups who have launched and are in their first growth stage seeking workspace, business support, community, & network.

Proving Ground Incubator is open on a rolling basis.

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FORWARD Accelerator

Our flagship programme, FORWARD is a 6 month accelerator providing a comprehensive package of support for exciting scaling & high growth businesses from around the globe.

FORWARD will be opening soon. If you are interested, please contact us.

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What We Do

Being a member of BEC gives you access to everything you need to develop and take your entrepreneurial journey to the next stage. From training and coaching to workspace and programs, we are here to support you. This is a place for Small Businesses, Freelancers, Entrepreneurs, Scale-ups, Digital Nomads and anybody looking for collaboration, inspiration and like-minded community.

Mentoring

Get matched with an industry expert who will offer the advice, knowlege, and tools to help you work through decisions.

Co-Working Space

Work at Alpha Works alongside like-minded people, providing you with a dynamic and inspiring environment for progress.

Inclusive Community

Entrepreneurship is for all. Regardless of who you are, we are here to support you.

Events & Networking

Hear new ideas,expand your network and
stay in touch with what’s going on through
our range of events.

1 to 1 Coaching

Weekly coaching sessions with your dedicated coach, helping to keep you on track and move in the right direction.

Virtual Resources

Access a range of virtual materials to teach you the things you need to know – powered by IBM, Google and Amazon.

Funding Opportunities

Gain the network and know-how to access
the funding you need to grow.

Trainings & Workshops

Develop the skills & knowledge you need to take your startup forward through our workshops on a variety of topics.

BEC has been like no other, the support, advice, and hospitality exceeded our expectiations. The accessibility of so may resoources right at your fingertips with the way BEC operates creates a truly unique experience. BEC helps you delve deep into your business & take action so that you can get the results you want.”