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Converge Challenge 2012
The Converge Challenge is back for 2012 and, this year, is bigger than ever.
Application deadline
Applications close on the 18 May 2012. Download the application form.
The Converge Challenge, run by Heriot Watt University, gives students or members of staff of any Scottish University the chance to develop the commercial potential of their inventions. By offering business mentorship and training budding entrepreneurs can bring new products and services to market helping Scotland's economy grow and prosper.
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Key dates
| Deadline for initial applications | Friday 18th May |
| Residential training workshop | Thursday 7th – Friday 8th June |
| Elevator pitch competition | Thursday 7th June |
| Deadline for full business plans | Friday 3rd August |
| Top 10 selected | Monday 20th August |
| Judges select top 6 | Monday 3rd September |
| Final pitches and awards dinner | Thursday 27th September |
