WE'LL GET YOU MOVING

From sparking your curiosity to helping you build a business, we're making startup success accessible to everyone.

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ABOUT US

Who we are!

CityVentures is the entrepreneurship arm of City St George's University. Through our events, programmes, incubator and co-working spaces, we support students and alumni to explore the world of startups, develop their skills and build thriving ventures.

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What's on

Upcoming events and programmes

September 11, 2024

Startups Demo Day

Discover promising startups and network in our next Demo Day!

October 16, 2024

Lunch & Learn

Fuel your mind and curiosity with our lunchtime learning session

October 9, 2024

Startups Demo Day

Discover promising startups and network in our next Demo Day!

October 9, 2024

Building your board of advisors

Join us to build your first board of advisors

November 13, 2024

Pitching your idea

Workshop on learning how to pitch your idea - EIR Series

November 13, 2024

Peer-to-peer learning session

If you're a founder, exchange with peers and support each other

May 14, 2025

Workshop on Customer Delivery

Learn about customer delivery (Workshop delivered by our Entrepreneur In Residence)

March 12, 2025

Automations as a super power

Workshop delivered by our Entrepreneur In Residence on automations

Our benefits

Discover the CityVenture's Advantage

Entrepreneurship Guide

Choose from wide range of events and programmes to suit your needs.

Expert Support

Move forward with expert support from our mentors and professional advisors.

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Community

Grow your network with our friendly community of City entrepreneurs.

Workspaces

Free and affordable workspace in the heart of the City of London.

The CityVentures journey

WHEREVER YOU'RE STARTING FROM, LET'S GET YOU MOVING FORWARD

Get curious

If you're not sure if startups are for you, our taster events are a fun way to try some things on for size.

Dive in

Get stuck in

You might not have an idea but you're ready to get hands-on with some practical skills

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Build and grow

You're looking for support to make your business a reality or take it to the next level.

Let's go

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Our Mission

Start-up success for anyone

The world of entrepreneurship can seem intimidating and only for an exclusive, chosen few.

But we know that developing a mindset of curiousity, creativity and determination while learning startup skills can help anyone achieve more in life and their career – regardless of whether they become a founder.

So we're here to guide and support people to try their hand at entrepreneurship – and to make startup learning accessible to anyone.

Our impact

Empowering Entrepreneurs

254

Alumni start-ups still trading

Start-Ups on the programme

237

Individuals on the programme

Testimonial

SUCCESS STORY

"Their resources and mentorship have been invaluable in helping me navigate the complexities of scaling my business. We achieved a lot of our milestones with the guidance and facilities offered."

Victoria Omobuwajo

CEO & Founder | Sunmo

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Featured

Our flagship programmes

THE CITY STARS

March 6 - March 14, 2025

Ready to launch your startup in just 8 days? Join the City Stars: tackle real-world challenges, brainstorm bold ideas, and develop your product. Then, bring your vision to life on the 8th day by demonstrating your product at a Summit Exhibition! Prove you’re ready to make a splash in the entrepreneurial world!

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THE CITY QUEST

November 8, 2024

Embark on the ultimate adventure and ignite your creativity! Join us for this adrenaline-fueled competition set across different locations in the heart of London, designed to spark your creativity and push your creative thinking to new heights!

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Empowering Through Partnership

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