Competitions

Converge is on the lookout for 100 aspiring innovators to join their 2025 programme

 

If you’re a UWS member of staff, student or recent graduate looking to turn your research, idea or invention into a thriving business, then this is your chance to access the right skills, expertise and connections to make it happen.

 

Whatever difference you want to make – from developing innovative health care solutions to creating more equitable societies – Converge can guide you every step of the way. And you don’t need any business experience to get started.  

 

Places on their programme – the only one of its kind in Scotland - are highly sought after with an application deadline of 2 April 2025.

 

Find out more at convergechallenge.com

Do you have a business idea or early-stage business you wish to get off the ground?

 

The UWS Ignite Pitch Perfect Programme has been designed to support UWS students, staff and graduates in taking their first steps towards developing an innovative idea for an enterprise. Aimed at the earliest stages of company creation and business development, providing financial support to help refine and test business ideas. We are seeking individuals who are interested in something different, who are keen to unleash those creative, innovative, and unique ideas whilst developing a reusable skillset that will be beneficial for the future.

 

This programme is an exciting opportunity for you to access seed funding and expert mentorship, whilst transforming your ideas into viable businesses. No prior business experience is necessary—only a strong idea and the willingness to learn.

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This programme includes:

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• 5 Workshops

• 3-Minute Pitching Competition

• Mentorship

• Incubation Spaces

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Our workshops will include interactive sessions held over 5 weeks held at our UWS Paisley campus, with real-world applications, and a 3-minute pitching competition.

 

All workshops will be delivered and supported by the UWS Ignite team, Founders Club, and Converge.

 

Workshops will be mandatory and part of the programme which will guide and support students to move onto the competition application stage. If you are unable to attend any of the workshops, please let the team know at enterprise@uws.ac.uk.

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