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Converge Challenge 2013 - Scotland

Converge challenge 2013 - Scotland
The Converge Challenge is a business plan competition, aimed at all final year undergraduate, Masters and postgraduate students, and academic and research staff in Scotland.

So, if you are studying in Scotland and have a business idea that you are trying to develop, read on.

Converge Challenge is the largest business competition and entrepreneurial training programme in Scotland with the top prize of £60,000. The competition is hosted by Heriot–Watt University. They are looking for entrepreneurs with bright ideas to turn into viable businesses. They will provide training, hands-on mentoring, business support and give out cash prizes up to £35,000.

The competition is open to all final year undergraduate or postgraduate students as well as academic and research staff of any Scottish University or Research Institute.

Find out more about the Converge Challenge

Posted 18 April 2013

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