Turning your creative ideas into successful businesses

Startup Stiwdio is your go-to space for everything freelancing, entrepreneurship, and starting your own business as a USW graduate. Whether you're exploring ideas or ready to launch, we’re here to support your journey with resources, events, and expert guidance.

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Entrepreneurial University of Wales

Best in Wales

USW is rated best in Wales for new graduate start-ups for the fifth year running.

Top 3 in UK

USW is top three in the UK for the total number of graduate businesses.

Investment

This success is attributed to the University’s dedicated focus and investment in entrepreneurship.

Support

The University also receives crucial ongoing support from Medr and the Welsh Government in enabling the delivery of support programmes.

OUR SERVICES

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Locations

Professionals networking at the Engagement Hub in Newport

Support

Become a Member

Join Startup Stiwdio and get access to expert business support, tailored workshops, and a vibrant community of like-minded entrepreneurs.

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Capital Law is a commercial law firm. Working internationally from Wales, our lawyers are here to help you navigate complex legal issues – from contracts to disputes and everything in between.

Capital Law

Helping businesses run smoothly

Gambit Insurance Solutions was founded by seasoned professionals with a combined experience of 50 years in top-tier insurance firms.

Gambit Insurance Solutions

Suiting your specific needs

Wynne-Jones IP is a UK and European intellectual property firm. Experts in trade marks, patents, designs, IP strategy, audits and more.

Wynne Jones IP

Protect your brand

Green & Co is a proactive accountancy and tax advisory firm helping business owners minimise tax, improve performance, and achieve their goals through clear advice, strong relationships, and support.

Green & Co

Keep more of what you earn

LimestoneGrey is a chartered, regulated tax consultancy specialising in R&D tax credits, helping innovative UK businesses navigate the complex and evolving R&D tax relief landscape.

LimestoneGrey

Specialists in R&D tax credits

Upcoming Events

Discover what’s on at Startup Stiwdio – from workshops and networking events to drop-in sessions with industry experts.

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Our support

Networking

Access to industry experts and mentoring to grow your business.

Co-working

A welcoming space to bring your clients. Option to take on office space as your team grows.

Incubation

Free membership for USW graduates, up to 3 years from graduation.

Events

Access to business events, speakers and networks.

I WOULDN'T BE WHERE I AM TODAY WITHOUT THE SUPPORT I RECEIVED FROM STARTUP STIWDIO. THEY BELIEVED IN MY VISION RIGHT FROM THE START, PROVIDING ESSENTIAL FUNDING, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT NEEDED.

Dan McCadden

USW graduate and founder of 66Days Film

029 2047 0353

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BUSINESS SERVICES

NEWPORT ENGAGEMENT HUB