How do successful student entrepreneurs manage to ace exams and pitch to investors in the same semester? In this guide, I’ll explore tried-and-tested strategies drawn from students who didn’t just choose between education and entrepreneurship but thrived in both.

For decades, London has been the go-to destination for UK startups, attracting founders with its financial clout, global connections, and investor networks. From tech in the North to green energy in the South West, we share seven regional hubs that are reshaping the UK’s innovation landscape and proving that success doesn’t have to come with a London postcode.