The Venture Matrix™ is a unique work-based learning scheme that aims to improve the enterprise skills and develop the employability of students by enhancing their entrepreneurial capabilities during their academic study. Within the Venture Matrix™ students are given the chance to tackle real-life challenges within a secure and safe environment whilst gaining new skills for their future employment. Students are able to set up their own simulated ventures or social enterprise and trade with each other, mirroring the real world, but in a risk-free environment.

The Venture Matrix™ is open not only to students and University staff but also to organisations, businesses, and schools and colleges within the local region.

To be able to access the 'Opportunities' link, you need to have a registered account. Once on the 'Opportunities' section of the website, you will be able to see all of the projects offered by students, local businesses, schools and colleges, and staff members of the university.

Ventures will be available to browse once the registration process has been completed but there are some Opportunities from a growing list of External Organisations available. You will need to be registered with the Venture Matrix and logged in to access this list.