# Student Startup Guides This Infographic Explains How to Become a Successful Student Entrepreneur By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-05-08 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/successful-student-entrepreneur References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/375519/Infographic-How-To-Become-A-Student-Entrepreneur/) & [entrepreneur](http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/245880) If you fancy yourself the next Mark Zuckerberg, these successful student entrepreneur steps might help get you on your way. The [Westminster Bridge Student Accommodation and Urbanest Student Accommodation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-cocoa-store) created the infographic 'How to Become a Student Entrepreneur,' which offers a snapshot of how to launch your own [startup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idea-forge) in six steps. The chart on being a successful student entrepreneur suggests evaluating your business skills, knowledge and goals, finding the business idea that suits you best, researching your competitors, making a [stellar business plan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/business-plan-development), seeking out a helpful mentor and registering your business. The infographic also notes 10% of university students already have a business, 17% want to start a business before graduating and 27% want to pursue their business as a career. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Student Entrepreneurship:** Opportunity for universities to provide more resources and support for student entrepreneurs through mentorship programs and incubators. - **Business Skills Education:** Opportunity for educational institutions to offer specialized courses and workshops on entrepreneurship and business skills to prepare students for startup ventures. - **Youth Business Startups:** Opportunity for investors and accelerators to focus on funding and supporting youth-led startups, as a significant percentage of university students are interested in starting their own businesses. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Higher Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for universities to integrate entrepreneurship education into their curriculum and provide resources for student entrepreneurs. - **Business Consulting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for consulting firms to create specialized services and programs targeting student entrepreneurs, helping them navigate the startup journey. - **Venture Capital:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for venture capital firms to shift focus towards investing in and supporting youth-led startups in various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [On-Campus Business Incubators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovate-bay.md) - [Entrepreneurial Journey Insights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/founder-folks.md) - [Beginner Business Wisdom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beginner-maps.md) - [Supportive Entrepreneurial Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-zenpreneur-community.md) - [Food Entrepreneurship Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youth-entrepreneurship-platform.md) - [Kid Entrepreneur Carts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entrepreneurship-for-children.md) - [Canadian Entrepreneur-Focused Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-entrepreneur.md) - [Ready-to-Start Business Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venturenext.md) - [Student Network Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studeen.md)