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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.
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Starting a business? Smart resource planning can significantly reduce your risk. Join us to understand what resources you'll need and when to boost your chances of success. Sign up for our online workshop now - buff.ly/41dz98d

Starting a business? Smart resource planning can significantly reduce your risk. Join us to understand what resources you'll need and when to boost your chances of success. Sign up for our online workshop now - https://buff.ly/41dz98d

Got a bold business idea that could make a difference? Apply for our 2025 programme - where expert training, networking and peer support help university staff, students and graduates build thriving, sustainable businesses. Apply by 2 April - convergechallenge.com

If you’re passionate about commercialising academic research, then why not join our team! Hosted by @unistrathclyde.bsky.social you’ll play a key role in developing the pipeline of innovative new companies emerging from academia in the West of Scotland. Apply by 12 March: buff.ly/43cGN5A

Converge Creates Dumfries & Galloway is now open for applications! If you’re a creative based in the Dumfries & Galloway and want to know more about how to run a creative business, sign up for this unique FREE training programme. Hosted with @sosenterprise.bsky.social https://buff.ly/3WU6ELz

Whether you're starting or scaling, don’t miss this chance to learn & connect at @dundee.ac.uk Entrepreneurship Week 2025. Expect masterclasses, workshops, networking, and the Venture Final, where top start-ups pitch for success. Visit: www.eventbrite.com/cc/entrepren... #UoDEntWeek25

Why do so many new businesses fail? Often, it's down to not fully understanding their market and customers. So how well do you know yours? Learn how to identify your target audience, understand their needs, and build a successful business. Sign up - https://buff.ly/4hoSQkv

Why do so many new businesses fail? Often, it's down to not fully understanding their market and customers. So how well do you know yours? Learn how to identify your target audience, understand their needs, and build a successful business. Sign up now - https://buff.ly/4hoSQkv

Why do so many new businesses fail? Often, it's down to not fully understanding their market and customers. So how well do you know yours? Learn how to identify your target audience, understand their needs, and build a successful business. Sign up - https://buff.ly/4hoSQkv

Drive real-world impact from your research or innovation with Converge – apply for our 2025 programme to access expert-led training, connections & peer support to help you build a business that makes a difference. Open to uni staff, students & recent grad across Scotland https://buff.ly/2YZ5HRz

Great energy at today's Sparking Change workshop in collaboration with @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social We're exploring the intersection of education, entrepreneurship and storytelling with a great panel of speakers including business advisors Bob Keiller & Derrick Thomson from AB15.

Turn your innovative ideas into valuable assets. Register for our Intellectual Property workshop on 18 Feb to understand why innovation matters, what IP is & how to protect it. Got questions about protecting your idea? Our partner & IP experts, HLK will be ready to answer https://buff.ly/4gt9LkB

Turn your innovative ideas into valuable assets. Join our online Intellectual Property workshop on 18 Feb to understand why innovation matters, what IP is, and how to protect it - with advice from IP experts, HLK. Free to join - sign up now: https://buff.ly/4gt9LkB #innovation #intellectualproperty

Huge congrats to Rebecca Pick and the entire team at Pick Protection on joining Arnold Clark! From university start-up to successful exit, it's been an incredible 10-year journey! We're so excited to see what you do next! #acquisition #entrepreneurship #success

Converge Creates Dumfries & Galloway is now open for applications! If you’re a creative based in the Dumfries & Galloway and want to know more about how to run a creative business, sign up for this unique FREE training programme. Hosted with @sosenterprise.bsky.social https://buff.ly/3WU6ELz

⭕ Vacancy Alert ⭕ We are looking for an exceptional individual to join us as Head of People.

Considering Converge 2025? Join tomorrow's 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 - https://buff.ly/42M80M3

Drive real-world impact from your innovation with Converge – apply for our 2025 programme to access expert-led training, connections and peer support to help you build business that makes a difference. Open to university staff, students & recent grads across Scotland. https://buff.ly/3Q3NIWH

Thinking of applying for #Converge2025? Join our online workshop on 12 February for expert guidance on crafting a winning proposal. Our Enterprise team will provide practical hints, tips, and personalised advice to make your application stand out. Sign up here: https://buff.ly/42M80M3

We’re on the lookout for aspiring academic #innovators ready to tackle real-world challenges. Apply for a place on our 2025 programme – where expert training, networking and peer support help #university staff, students & graduates build impactful businesses. convergechallenge.com

Our 2025 programme is open for applications! We’re on the lookout for 100 future founders from across Scotland's #universities ready to transform their research & innovation into impactful #businesses. Apply now to unlock the right skills, tools & connections to make it happen convergechallenge.com

Looking to make a positive impact in Aberdeen—and beyond? Join the FREE Sparking Change programme to: 🎯 Gain new skills 🎯 Build confidence 🎯 Drive social impact Have an 💡 ? You could even win cash to bring it to life! Next workshop - January 27 & 28 Learn more & sign up: https://buff.ly/4g8XDVA

🚀 Join Sparking Change—a FREE program to sharpen your entrepreneurial skills & create positive community impact! 💰You could win a cash prize to kickstart your idea. 🗓️ Workshop: Jan 27–28 @University of Aberdeen. Sign up 👉 https://buff.ly/4g8XDVA #Aberdeen #SparkingChange #Entrepreneurship

LAST FEW PLACES on Converge Creates Borders remaining! If you’re a creative based in the Scottish Borders and want to know more about how to run or grow a creative business, sign up for this FREE training programme on 23-24 Jan in Galashiels https://buff.ly/3WbUihv @sosenterprise.bsky.social

We're #hiring! We are looking for an Enterprise Executive to join the Edinburgh Innovations Staff Enterprise team supporting staff enterprise and entrepreneurship through the provision of tailored business creation services and support ❗ Discover more and apply now ➡️ https://buff.ly/4j2iwVj

Converge Creates Borders is now open for applications! If you’re a creative based in the Scottish Borders and want to know more about how to run a creative business, sign up for this unique FREE training programme in Galashiels. Hosted with @sosenterprise.bsky.social https://buff.ly/3WbUihv

We’re delighted to announce that Adam Kosterka has been appointed as our new executive director. It’s a pivotal time for us as we prepare to launch our 2025 programme and Adam will spearhead our ambitious plans for strategic growth. Read more of the story here: bit.ly/4g5cxwR

It’s Day 2 at the first #SparkingChange workshop at @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social and the participants are soaking up Bob Keiller and Derrick Thomson’s masterclass on business storytelling. Next up is our own Richard Cormack Corrigan’s Design Dash. Sign up for future workshops at bit.ly/4f6ZGsO

Panel in full swing here at the first #SparkingChange day at @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social. We’re talking social enterprise with an eco slant today, expertly hosted by Bob Keiller and Derrick Thomson. More workshops on other aspects of social entrepreneurship planned so visit bit.ly/4f6ZGsO for info!

Hello Bluesky! Here at Converge we're looking forward to connecting and engaging with followers old and new.