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Empowering academic innovation nationwide, we envision a future where every staff member, student, and recent graduate across all universities can transform their innovative ideas into thriving and sustainable businesses.
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/
29.01.2026 11:31 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0Applications are now open as Converge is on the hunt for the next generation of academic innovators.
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Poster montage promoting the Converge entrepreneurial programme, showing an image of UofG academic and LotusDX co-founder Dr Ali Tajabadi and a tagline 'Let your ingenuity lead the way.'
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
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Meet the determine academic. Mark Dorris of Mercel. Mark is creating alternatives to microplastics.
📣| 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
Dr Soumya Palliyil, co-founder, Brigid Bio
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:
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#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
2025 Inside Innovation pitch winners with Adam Kosterka and Dr Lissa Herron of Converge
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
Converge announces its 2025 cohort
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
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
29.04.2025 09:03 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
29.04.2025 08:01 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
24.04.2025 12:02 — 👍 3 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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
23.04.2025 12:02 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
21.04.2025 12:31 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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
21.04.2025 12:02 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
18.04.2025 08:01 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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
17.04.2025 10:30 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
16.04.2025 13:02 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
10.04.2025 10:05 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The new Hydrogen Challenge from Converge
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
09.04.2025 10:41 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Image explaining that Converge has launched new challenges for university innovators in Scotland.
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
07.04.2025 15:42 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
04.04.2025 08:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We're hiring for an experienced Enterprise Manager. Apply by 23 April.
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
02.04.2025 11:04 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
31.03.2025 13:14 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
29.03.2025 13:02 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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/yjjIjTZ
28.03.2025 14:04 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0