MURGITROYD GROUP PLC [Attachment] The 2018 edition of Scotland's leading university entrepreneurship programme, Converge Challenge, launches today and Murgitroyd are once again delighted to be sponsors. The programme aims to inspire staff, students and recent graduates from all Scottish universities to develop their ideas into viable and successful ventures.
The prize fund for the 2018 programme is made up of cash and in-kind business support packages and is valued at over £160,000. The finalists will also receive invaluable help across the duration of the programme with a series of workshops that will help them transition their ideas into successful businesses.
Olga Kozlova, Director of Converge Challenge said, 'In 2018 we are encouraging as many staff, students and recent graduates from all our excellent Scottish Universities, to apply and take advantage of our offering that turns innovative concepts and projects into growing businesses, and helps create a new generation of entrepreneurs.'
Converge Challenge's 2017 competition saw a record 200 entries and was won by Dave Hughes of the University of the West of Scotland. Dave develops revolutionary sensors, systems and software for low-cost, high-resolution imaging. He won the first prize which included £50,000 cash and £28,500 worth of business support that includes in-kind IP services from Murgitroyd.
Dave said, 'Personally, the Converge Challenge experience, expertise and support has already been invaluable to make the transition from an academic to an entrepreneur. As a company, the support provided from the prize package will allow us to take our company, novosound, to the next level.'
The Converge Challenge 2018 categories are:
Converge Challenge opens for applications today, Wednesday 24 January 2018, and will close on Thursday 29 March 2018. Enter now by visiting www.convergechallenge.com.
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