Opportunities from our network
We welcome opportunities and events which may be of interest to our start-ups and students. Keep an eye on this page for competitions, offers from partners, incubator and pitch competitions and general good things you may want to know about.
The Autumn Wilkinson Innovation Funding Application Window is now open
The application window for the Jim and Peggy Wilkinson Innovation Fund is now open and will close on Monday 7 October at 1200. Applications are invited for innovation projects that will enhance the impact of your venture whether...
There’s just 4 weeks left to apply for the Santander X UK Awards 2024!
As a reminder, this year there are two categories: University (for university-linked new businesses looking to launch) and Startup (for growing UK businesses who are incorporated and ready to scale). See the Santander X UK Awards web page for further information and...
Enterprising Women 4.0 – fully funded programme for founders by SETsquared!
Bristol Innovations' SETsquared has opened applications for Enterprising Women 4.0, its free business support programme for aspiring women founders, kindly funded by NatWest. Enterprising Women is open to early-stage women founders based in the UK who have a tech,...
Startup Funding Competition for Entrepreneurs (UK)
AXA UK has launched this year’s AXA Startup Angel, a nationwide competition run in partnership with the Evening Standard, that offers UK entrepreneurs the chance to turn their business ideas into reality. The two winning entries of the competition will receive £25,000...
UKRI Innovate UK “secure innovations” grant supported pilot initiative now open!
Calls are open for the UKRI Innovate UK “secure innovations” grant supported pilot initiative, which has just opened and runs to 31 Mar 24. It’s a joint initiative between Innovate UK who support Small & medium sized enterprises, and two Government agencies- the...
The NatWest Accelerator is looking for you!
The NatWest Accelerator supports and empowers UK entrepreneurs and business owners to scale their businesses to the next level. Through our six month fully funded Accelerator programme we provide wrap around support and access to expertise, removing barriers and...
Applications for Conception X Cohort 7 (March ‘24 start) Close 26 January
Conception X is a 9-month programme that helps PhD students to translate groundbreaking research into deeptech ventures. Designed to fit around your commitments as a PhD student, the programme can support you to explore entrepreneurship and accelerate a startup based...
Net Zero Accelerator
A Design Accelerator by Runway to demonstrate the impact young people can have on accelerating a just transition to Net Zero. This will be an excellent opportunity to develop teamworking and presentation skills sought after by employers. Taking part in this project...
Innovation Challenge for Entrepreneurs 29/02/24 – 19/03/24
ICE, known as the Innovation Challenge for Entrepreneurs, will span over a 2 week period in March 2024 and is open to all university student or recent graduates. This is an exciting opportunity for you to improve your skills in a friendly platform, by solving...
Conception X programme registrations open now!
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE CONCEPTION X PROGRAMME Are you a PhD student looking to create real-world impact with your research? Sign up here to discover Conception X. Conception X’s free nine-month programme helps PhD students to explore entrepreneurship and launch...