Enterprise Toolkit
We have extensive resources to help kickstart and develop your business or social enterprise – whatever your needs, our tools can help.
Explore our new online resources, a collection of online, free, resources from the University of Edinburgh and beyond to help you develop your skills, support your mental health and stay in touch.
Resources here include links to third-party websites and downloadable PDF publications.
Alumni should contact students@ei.ed.ac.uk for more information on how to access our services.
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Blackboard Learn We have various courses on Learn to help you with customer discovery, pitching, understanding your business finances and legal structures and more. To access these go to Learn, the self-enrol tab, browse courses, search 'Edinburgh Innovations' and follow the instructions. |
Validate This interactive tool will guide you through a business model canvas. This helps you map out and develop your business idea and export it as a portfolio. Results can be easily shared during your one-to-one adviser meeting or with your business partners. Your adviser can keep track of your progress, which improves the service you get from Edinburgh Innovations. |
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The Social Enteprise Institute An eight part series of short courses to help you take practical steps to start a social enterprise. |
Cobra A tool to research your industry sector. It enables you to quickly find comprehensive information on business sectors and business opportunities. Find everything from what qualifications and skills you would need to relevant legislation and key market trends. |