Scotland's brightest emerging mission-led founders from @glasgow.ac.uk @edinburghnapier.bsky.social @unistrathclyde.bsky.social & @abertayuni.bsky.social won a total prize pot of £10k at the Impact Challenge Awards yesterday hosted by Converge & The Ventures Lab. Full story here: bit.ly/4uckEiz

Mission-led founders secure vital support at Impact Challenge Awards - Converge Challenge

Scotland’s brightest emerging mission-led founders stepped into the spotlight yesterday (Thursday 5 March) as the Impact Challenge Final and Awards...

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An idea is a powerful asset for any business, but without the right protection, it’s vulnerable. Join us for an exclusive IP workshop with HLK on 24 February, to find out how to protect your IP and build long term value for your spinout or startup. Register now: www.convergechallenge.com/workshops/

Considering Converge 2026? Join our online workshop (12 Feb) to learn how to craft a standout application that conveys the commercial potential and real-world impact of your #research or #innovation - with guidance from our expert team. Sign up here www.convergechallenge.com/workshops/

Applications are now open as Converge is on the hunt for the next generation of academic innovators.

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Could your innovation lead the way? Converge is open for applications & we're looking for academic staff, students & recent grads across Scotland's universities looking to transform their world-class research & innovation into impactful businesses. Your story starts here www.convergechallenge.com

Ready to turn your research or creativity into an impactful business? Converge 2026 is now open for applications! Open to staff, students & recent graduates, this is your chance to test & validate your idea in a safe space. Apply by 2 April convergechallenge.com @convergec.bsky.social

📣| Ready to turn your research or creativity into an impactful business? @convergec.bsky.social 2026 is now open for applications! Open to staff, students & recent graduates, this is your chance to test & validate your idea in a safe space. Apply convergechallenge.com #MustBeNapier

Could your innovation lead the way? Converge is open for applications & we're looking for academic staff, students & recent grads across Scotland's universities looking to transform their world-class research & innovation into impactful businesses. Your story starts here www.convergechallenge.com

Converge announces 2025 award winners with £400K+ in prizes, record @scotfundcouncil.bsky.social funding of £1.26m plus a new Scottish Enterprise partnership to boost university-led innovation. Discover this year's winners and the full story here: buff.ly/n8JKata #ConvergeAwards

We had a fantastic day at The National Robotarium's UK Robotics Expo — a brand new annual event showcasing the UK’s #robotics capabilities. We met plenty of robots (!) including the incredible Ameca who knows a thing or two about Converge. Check out the video below!

This year’s Converge shortlist is now complete and we’re delighted to announce finalists in our limited-edition Hydrogen and Performing & Production Arts Challenges! Find out who made the cut here: buff.ly/FI6EGpG

We’re delighted to unveil the first wave of finalists going through to this year’s #ConvergeAwards Backed by cutting-edge research from 12 Scottish universities, these pioneering projects represent the businesses of tomorrow. To see who made the shortlist, read the full story here: buff.ly/yeHeVrc

Last night, 50 academic innovators from this year’s Converge cohort pitched their groundbreaking ideas at Inside Innovation, Scotland’s annual showcase of university ingenuity. For the full story including this year's winners visit: buff.ly/Up7DXph

Today we announced our biggest ever cohort! Selected from a record-breaking crop of over 300 applications, this year 125 academic entrepreneurs will be joining Converge’s prestigious programme, ultimately competing for a slice of the £400,000+ prize pot. Read the full story here: buff.ly/4QRwiAd

We’re excited to be part of #EIE25 as an ecosystem builder! 📅 14-15 May 2025 | Edinburgh 🔬 Showcasing Scotland’s top startups 🤝 Global investor networking Join us where Scotland’s innovation meets investment. Discover more and register: bit.ly/4gkq97y #ScotlandTech #InvestInScotland

EIE25: Scotland’s Tech Investor Showcase | 14–15 May 2025

Join EIE25 on 14–15 May 2025 in Edinburgh to explore Scotland’s top emerging tech companies. Hosted by the University of Edinburgh, this premier event connects global investors with startups and…

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DEADLINE ALERT! Calling all academics driving hydrogen innovation in Scotland! Don't miss our new Hydrogen Challenge. Co-developed with the Royce Hydrogen Accelerator, this is your chance to access business training & support. You could even win £20k cash! Apply by 30 April - buff.ly/McbhAKr

Not to be missed opportunity for performing arts students, grads & university staff in Scotland! We're offering training plus a £5k prize through our new Challenge. Co-designed with @rcsofficial.bsky.social & open until 30 April, turn your passion into a business! buff.ly/2EjWKvh

Exciting news for performing arts students, graduates & university staff in Scotland! We're offering training plus a £5k prize through our new Performing & Production Arts Challenge. Co-designed with @rcsofficial.bsky.social & open until 30 April, turn your passion into a business! buff.ly/2EjWKvh

Calling all academics driving #hydrogen innovation in Scotland! Don't miss our new Hydrogen Challenge. Co-developed with the Royce Hydrogen Accelerator, this is your chance to access expert business training & support. You could even win £20k in equity-free cash! Apply by 30 April buff.ly/McbhAKr

Turn your talent into a thriving venture with our limited-edition Performing & Production Arts Challenge, co-design with @rcsofficial.bsky.social! Interested? Join us online on 25 April to learn more, what's in it for you and how to craft a standout application. Register here: buff.ly/f3cK57V

Academic innovator in Hydrogen? This limited-edition opportunity can help accelerate your breakthrough idea. Join us online on 23 April to learn more about the Hydrogen Challenge, how it can propel your innovation forward & expert advice on crafting a standout application. Register buff.ly/qq12rQo

Turn your talent into a thriving venture with our limited-edition Performing & Production Arts Challenge, co-design with @rcsofficial.bsky.social! Interested? Join us online on 25 April to learn more, what's in it for you and how to craft a standout application. Register here: buff.ly/f3cK57V

Academic innovator in Hydrogen? This limited-edition opportunity can help accelerate your breakthrough idea. Join us online on 23 April to learn more about the Hydrogen Challenge, how it can propel your innovation forward & expert advice on crafting a standout application. Register buff.ly/qq12rQo

Exciting news for performing arts students, graduates & university staff in Scotland! We're offering training plus a £5k prize through our new Performing & Production Arts Challenge. Co-designed with @rcsofficial.bsky.social & open until 30 April, turn your passion into a business! buff.ly/2EjWKvh

Exciting news for performing arts students, graduates & university staff in Scotland! We're offering training plus a £5k prize through our new Performing & Production Arts Challenge. Co-designed with @rcsofficial.bsky.social & open until 30 April, turn your passion into a business! buff.ly/t49FJY4

Calling all academics driving #hydrogen innovation in Scotland! Don't miss our new Hydrogen Challenge. Co-developed with the Royce Hydrogen Accelerator, this is your chance to access expert business training & support. You could even win £20k in equity-free cash! Apply by 30 April buff.ly/McbhAKr

Exciting news for Scotland's bright minds! We've just launched two new limited-edition challenges: one in Hydrogen Innovation and another in the Performing Arts. Open to students, recent graduates, & university staff across Scotland until 30 April. Find out more here: buff.ly/2RFuk5A

Looking to make your research count? Join fellow researchers from across Scotland’s universities for our Ideas to Impact workshop series to find out how to take your idea from paper to practical application. Starts online from 9 April. For more info & to register, visit: buff.ly/f0ypmri

Passionate about commercialising research? Then why not join our team! Based at Heriot-Watt University, we’re looking for an Enterprise Manager to develop our programme to students, staff & graduates across all Scottish universities. Apply by 23 April. For more info & to apply: buff.ly/8ibkYHf

Our application deadline is just around the corner – 2 April is your last chance! Apply now to unlock vital funding, training to transform your research or idea into a successful business. Open to students, recent grads & #university staff across Scotland. buff.ly/31NZOJA

Our application deadline is just around the corner – 2 April is your last chance! Apply now to unlock vital funding, training to transform your research or idea into a successful business. Open to students, recent grads & #university staff across Scotland. buff.ly/0Sl8D5f