Converge
@convergec.bsky.social
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 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
Discover this year's winners and the full story here:
buff.ly/n8JKata
#ConvergeAwards
October 3, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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
Discover this year's winners and the full story here:
buff.ly/n8JKata
#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!
We met plenty of robots (!) including the incredible Ameca who knows a thing or two about Converge. Check out the video below!
September 18, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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!
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
Find out who made the cut here: buff.ly/FI6EGpG
September 17, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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
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
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
September 3, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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
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
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
For the full story including this year's winners visit: buff.ly/Up7DXph
June 6, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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
For the full story including this year's winners visit: buff.ly/Up7DXph
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
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
May 13, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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
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
📅 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
EIE25: Scotland’s Tech Investor Showcase | 14–15 May 2025
Join EIE25 on 14–15 May 2025 in Edinburgh to explore Scotland’s top emerging tech companies. Hosted by the University of Edinburgh, this premier event connects global investors with startups and…
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May 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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
📅 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
April 29, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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
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
April 29, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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
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
April 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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
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
April 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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
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
April 21, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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
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
April 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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
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
April 18, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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
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
April 17, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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
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
April 16, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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
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
April 10, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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
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
April 9, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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
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
April 7, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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
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
April 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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
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
April 2, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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
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
March 31, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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
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
March 29, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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
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
March 28, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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
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/yZWb8e9
March 25, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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/yZWb8e9