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.
Converge
Loading...
Scotland's brightest emerging mission-led founders from @glasgow.ac.uk @edinburghnapier.bsky.social @unistrathclyde.bsky.social & @abertayuni.bsky.social won a total prize pot of £10k at the Impact Challenge Awards yesterday hosted by Converge & The Ventures Lab. Full story here: bit.ly/4uckEiz
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/
Applications are now open as Converge is on the hunt for the next generation of academic innovators.
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:
buff.ly/n8JKata
#ConvergeAwards
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
@convergec.bsky.social
📣| 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
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
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
Video
Scotland’s brightest emerging mission-led founders stepped into the spotlight yesterday (Thursday 5 March) as the Impact Challenge Final and Awards...
University of Glasgow, Innovation & Economic Development
Edinburgh Napier University
Converge
Converge
Converge
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
