{"id":2963,"date":"2024-02-05T11:17:31","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T11:17:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/rie\/?p=2963"},"modified":"2024-02-06T09:01:41","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T09:01:41","slug":"applications-are-now-open-for-converge-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/rie\/applications-are-now-open-for-converge-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Applications Are Now Open for Converge 2024!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>New Year, New Business? Applications Now Open for Converge 2024!<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.convergechallenge.com\/campaign\/converge24\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2964\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/rie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/02\/1280x630_Bruce_Edinburgh_Napier.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"345\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Got a pioneering business idea but not sure how to get it off the starting blocks?<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.convergechallenge.com\/campaign\/converge24\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2966\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/rie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/02\/Campaign_2024_Square_Green_Erin.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"275\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.convergechallenge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Converge<\/a>, Scotland\u2019s springboard for university founders, is now open for applications and they\u2019re on the lookout for innovators to join their 2024 programme. If you\u2019re an <strong>Edinburgh Napier University staff member, student or recent graduate<\/strong> with a game-changing business idea, then this is your chance to access the right tools, support and networks to make it happen. You could even win substantial grant funding.<\/p>\n<h4>What\u2019s in it for you?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Test and validate your idea<\/li>\n<li>1-2-1 support &amp; guidance, every step of the way<\/li>\n<li>Free professional advice \u2013 from accounting to legal<\/li>\n<li>Generous cash prizes to springboard your venture<\/li>\n<li>Money-can\u2019t buy business training<\/li>\n<li>Access to business &amp; investor networks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>About the Converge Challenge<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.convergechallenge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1653 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/rie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2020\/06\/converge-300x34.png\" alt=\"converge\" width=\"300\" height=\"34\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/rie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2020\/06\/converge-300x34.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/rie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2020\/06\/converge-768x87.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/rie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2020\/06\/converge.png 940w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>More than \u00a3280,000 in funding and support is available to the winners and runners-up across four challenge categories \u2013 Converge, Create Change, KickStart, and Net Zero \u2013 along with access to the advice, networking events, and training that make Converge a highly regarded company creation initiative for all of Scotland\u2019s Universities.<\/p>\n<p>Over the past 13 years, the initiative has supported more than 670 people to launch more than 420 companies, raising \u00a3360 million in follow-on funding along the way. Companies formed by Converge Alumni have an 80% survival rate after three years. That work is part of Scotland\u2019s wider entrepreneurial ecosystem, with many public and private sector organisations collaborating to help new businesses succeed.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Claudia Cavalluzzo, executive director of Converge, said:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cConverge is committed to empowering and supporting the next generation of diverse founders and innovators who are driven by purpose and passion to make a difference in the world. We take a collaborative, ecosystem approach &#8211; working closely with universities, research institutes, investors, corporate partners and other organisations to help these brave individuals turn their dreams into reality. By backing talented, mission-led founders and connecting them to the full range of Scotland&#8217;s entrepreneurial support system, we can have an even greater collective impact. Whether it&#8217;s a climate-focused business like Robocean or a company addressing other societal needs, our goal is to foster more inclusive innovation and harness Scotland&#8217;s spirit of invention to build a better future.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><strong>Deadline for submissions: Wednesday 3 April (12 noon).<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.convergechallenge.com\/campaign\/converge24\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ConvergeChallenge.com<\/a> for more information. Alternatively, why not sign up for an online workshop or an in-person 1-2-1 on campus with one of the Converge Team?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4>Previous Edinburgh Napier University Converge winners:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/innovationhub.napier.ac.uk\/news-and-events\/news\/converge-cisco-award-2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zakwan Jaroucheh &amp; Nanik Ramchandani , LastingAsset\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.napier.ac.uk\/about-us\/news\/edinburgh-napier-graduate-behind-period-product-start-up-wins-double-at--converge-awards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Erin Reid, Lu Innovations\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/innovationhub.napier.ac.uk\/ai-advanced-technologies\/ai-case-study-cybercrime\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bruce Ramsay, Cyacomb<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Year, New Business? Applications Now Open for Converge 2024! 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