Converge Challenge

If you’re an Edinburgh Napier University student or recent graduate looking to turn your research, idea or invention into a thriving business, then this is your chance to access the right skills, expertise and connections to make it happen.

Whatever difference you want to make - from protecting biodiversity and tackling climate change to countering online threats - Converge can guide you every step of the way. And you don’t need any business experience to get started.

About the Converge Challenge

Converge, Scotland’s springboard for university founders, is now open for applications and they’re on the lookout for innovators to join their 2025 programme. If you have a game-changing business idea, then this is your chance to access the right tools, support and networks to make it happen. You could even win substantial grant funding.

What’s in it for you?

• Test and validate your idea
• 1-2-1 support and guidance, every step of the way
• Free professional advice – from accounting to legal
• Generous cash prizes to springboard your venture
• Money-can’t-buy business training
• Access to business & investor networks

How to apply

Places on their programme - the only one of its kind in Scotland - are highly sought after with an application deadline of 2 April 2025.

Find out more at convergechallenge.com.

Previous Edinburgh Napier University Converge winners:

Zakwan Jaroucheh & Nanik Ramchandani - LastingAsset
Erin Reid - Lu Innovations
Bruce Ramsay - Cyacomb