EVENTS
A selection of FREE limited digital training courses at The Creative Digital Lab
As part of the launch of the Creative Digital Lab, we are delivering a limited amount of FREE training. One person from each company may attend one of the courses, so choose the one that most relevant to you. Upcoming Courses: Important Information: Courses are exclusively for trading companies and…
Global Entrepreneur Day Join us as we launch The Creative Digital Lab.
Join us as we celebrate Global Enterprise Week with the launch of the Creative Digital Lab, the most innovate space in the heart of Croydon, and where creativity and technology come together to empower and inspire business owners. Discover the power of this cutting-edge facility as it sets to revolutionise…
I Mean Business Women’s Networking Group
Calling all Female Entrepreneurs, StartUp Croydon alongside Alison Johnson has launched a new women's weekly networking series. Join us for the official launch on 13 September 2023 from 9.30 am to 11:30 am. This regular networking event will help to boost your confidence, grow your business, or inspire you to…
First Friday Networking at StartUp Croydon
First Friday Networking takes place at StartUp Croydon (Weatherill House) between 12pm and 2pm. Join First Friday on the first (working) Friday of each month at this much-loved venue and help rebuild the great atmosphere we all remember! Thanks to StartUp Croydon sponsoring us, we are happy to say that…
Business Finance Bootcamp – 30th November 2023
The Business Finance Bootcamp is designed to help you start a business, keep it going and continue to grow it. Finances are often the last thing business owners want to look at or consider, but making money is the fundamental reason most people go into business. Digital technology has revolutionised…
Business Sales & Marketing Bootcamp – 26th October 2023
The Business Sales & Marketing Bootcamp is designed to help you start a business, keep it going and continue to grow it. Sales and marketing knowledge, skills and techniques are fundamental to developing your business, and this one-day Bootcamp session will help refresh your sales knowledge, look at your sales…
Running for StartUp Croydon: Empowering Dreams, One Step at a Time
We are delighted that our tennant and local business owner Tom Breza will be running a marathon to help raise money for our charity this September. Tom has taken on the challenge to run a marathon a month throughout 2023 and has helped to raise thousands of pounds for local…
Our Creative Digital Lab & Workshops – Intro to what can be achieved – 13th September 2023
A Creative Digital Lab (CDL), what is it and how will it help my business? Join us for this informal networking evening and meet our Lead Creative Team to hear how they have been working with business owners to create digital content, enabling businesses to stand out in busy social…
Masterclass Session – Equality and Diversity – June 7th 2023
This month we are delighted to welcome Emma Shepherd and Luke Peters (AKA Still Shadey) to talk on the subject of equality and diversity.
Business Start-Up & Go Bootcamp – 28th September 2023
The Business Start-up & Go Business Bootcamp is the first in a series of three Bootcamps to help you start a business, keep it going and continue to grow it. Once you've had a great business idea and are determined to make it a reality, where do you start? It…
Procurement Opportunity Event for Local Businesses – April 26th 2023
In this FREE event, small and medium-sized businesses will learn how to submit successful applications to secure contracts and procurement opportunities with Croydon Council, The NHS, Peabody Housing Association and other organisations. The Croydon Mayor Jason Perry and representatives from the NHS and other organisations will be speaking at the…
40th Anniversary Cocktail Party & Geoffrey Dove Award Presentation – July 13th 2023
Join us to celebrate our 40th anniversary at the StartUp Croydon evening cocktail party on Thursday, July 13th, from 6 pm to midnight at Old Palace School, Croydon. Buy your tickets now for our summer party celebrating 40 years in the borough of Croydon.
Community Events – Thirsty Thursday – April 6th
Join the StartUp Croydon team and tenants for drinks on Thursday, April 6th between 5pm and 7pm to kick off the long Easter weekend. The event is free to StartUp Croydon tenants. £5 for Virtual Members. £10 for Non-Members.
Masterclass Session – Market Research – April 12th 2023
Market Research, how to do it well and what can be achieved.
Business Start-Up and Go Bootcamp – 23rd March 2023
The Business Start-up & Go Business Bootcamp is the first in a series of three Bootcamps to help you start a business, keep it going and continue to grow it. Once you've had a great business idea and are determined to make it a reality, where do you start? It…
International Women’s Day 2023 Celebration at StartUp Croydon on March 8th
Celebrate Women in Business and how far we have come to move towards equality. Our event will inspire and educate with excellent networking. We are again delighted to celebrate this important annual occasion as we continue to push forward, showcasing some of the amazing women in our community. This one-day…
Breakfast Business MOT Programme
The Breakfast Business MOT Programme is a six-month course beginning on January 17th, 2023, at Weatherill House in Croydon. The programme will provide you with an opportunity to pause and review what's going on in your business, and to look at your business through a different lens so you can…
Introduction to Social Enterprise – 15th to 17th February 2023
Get the support you need to start your social enterprise through StartUp Croydon's intensive Introduction to Social Enterprise course Do you want to start a business that helps ease or resolve a social or environmental issue? Then why not apply for our intensive Introduction to Social Enterprise 3 day…
Masterclass Session November 9th 2022
How to Grow from £0 to £1million Revenue with Vision and Determination – with George Meressa & Fintan O’Toole
Global Entrepreneurship Week Networking Event at StartUp Croydon
Celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week with a fantastic, free networking event at StartUp Croydon's Weatherill House on November 18th, 2022.
Masterclass Session September 14th 2022
Business Models: an interactive session to help your business save money – with Adryanne Johnson
Masterclass Session December 7th 2022
Presenting with Conviction – with Sheila Marshall & Gordon Walker
Lunch & Learn Masterclass Sessions
To enable us to provide an enhanced level of support to keep the momentum going for our new entrepreneurs, we have launched a series of fantastic, free Masterclasses. Join us every month for a 'Lunch & Learn' session, each of which covers a highly relevant and important subject that will…
Summer StartUp Social – Friday 22nd July
Let’s all get out and enjoy the much awaited Summer evenings with a Summer Social for our tenants and StartUp community. Come and join StartUp Croydon's team and trainers in Surrey Street for a few drinks from 6pm on Friday 22nd July. We hope as many tenants, co-workers and StartUp…
Win a Pop-Up Space in BOXPARK CROYDON!
We are excited to announce an amazing new project in collaboration with BOXPARK CROYDON for new and early stage food entrepreneurs to support them to win one of three FREE week-long pop-ups in September 2022. And that’s not all! The best performing pop-up will be offered the chance to trade…