Converge 2026

Converge,  Scotland’s flagship programme for university-based entrepreneurs, is now open for 2026, and Edinburgh Napier colleagues are invited to discover how far their innovation could go.

To help you explore what’s possible, Converge will host an exclusive online information session for ENU staff and students at 12pm on Friday 20 March 2026. This tailored session will walk you through the programme, the application process, and the benefits of taking part.

Why join Converge?

Converge is designed to help you test, shape and accelerate your business idea in a supportive, expert-led environment. It offers:

• Active feedback as you develop your business proposition
• Peer-to-peer networks connecting you with visionary founders across Scotland
• Generous equity-free funding for the most promising projects
• National visibility through a high-profile programme
• It’s a safe space to validate your idea, build confidence, and gain the tools you need to take your innovation into the marketplace.

From ENU research to real-world impact

Edinburgh Napier innovators have a strong track record of success with Converge, including:

• Mercel, co-founded by Dr Mark Dorris, transforms seaweed-derived nanomaterials into sustainable alternatives to synthetic plastics, demonstrating how breakthrough research can become tangible societal impact.
• LU Innovations, founded by ENU alumna Erin Reid, designs practical menstrual care products for outdoor environments, removing barriers for menstruators exploring the outdoors.
• LastingAsset, an ENU spin-out, tackles the growing threat of impersonation and phone-based fraud using advanced cryptography and anti-spoofing technologies.

These teams started with an idea. Converge helped them turn it into something bigger. Read more in our RIE blog.

Ready to explore your entrepreneurial potential?

If you’re curious about entrepreneurship, want to test a breakthrough idea, or simply want to learn more about what Converge could offer you, don’t miss this session.

Sign up now and take the first step toward bringing your innovation to life!

12pm, 20 March - Register here