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Peter A Walker

Converge opens applications for academic innovators - with biggest prize pot yet

Converge, Scotland’s largest company creation and enterprise programme for the university sector, has opened applications for its 2022 programme – with the largest prize pot available in its 11-year history.

From today until 5 April, university entrepreneurs with ground-breaking business ideas can apply to gain access to a funding pot worth more than £300,000. Additional benefits include bespoke business training, peer-to-peer learning and pitch coaching.

Created to bridge the gap from business ideation to commercialisation, and ensure investor readiness for university spin-outs and start-ups moving towards their first round of investment, Converge has supported 500 entrepreneurs and the creation of more than 300 companies since it launched in 2011.

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