Converge Challenge '13

Converge Challenge is the largest business competition and entrepreneurial training programme in Scotland with the top prize of £60,000. We provide training, hands-on mentoring, business support and give out cash prizes up to £35,000. We are open to staff, postgraduate and final year students of all Scottish Universities and Research Institutes. We work with any industry sector, product- or service-based ideas at any stage of development. 

Another year of growth for Converge Challenge! 

This year we experienced a 20% growth in applications proving that entrepreneurship is alive and well in Scottish Universities. Thank you to everyone who applied.

Get involved!

Come and join us in person for the Practical Guide to Business Start-Up series at Heriot-Watt's Edinburgh Campus or become one of our online viewers for the webinar. We have an exciting programme lined up with successful and budding entrepreneurs sharing their experiences and hard-learnt pearl of wisdom and experts in marketing, finance, intellectual property, sales and finance providing valuable advice.

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