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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. www.convergechallenge.com

Our application deadline is drawing closer – 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. www.convergechallenge.com

Considering Converge 2025? Sign up for our final online workshop (25 March) 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. Register here - buff.ly/uORbzV5

Our application deadline is drawing closer – 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. www.convergechallenge.com

We’re looking for 100 future founders from across Scotland's universities ready to transform their #research & #innovation into impactful businesses. Apply by 2 April to unlock the right skills, tools & connections to make it happen - buff.ly/Y2Ot6QQ

Unlock the funding your business needs to grow. Join us at our workshop on 18 March for a comprehensive overview of funding options for Scottish start-ups and spinouts. Learn the pros and cons of grants, investment, crowdfunding & more -https://www.convergechallenge.com/workshop/start-up-funding-2/

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

Unlock the funding your business needs to grow. Join us at our workshop on 18 March for a comprehensive overview of funding options for Scottish start-ups and spinouts. Learn the pros and cons of grants, investment, crowdfunding & more -https://www.convergechallenge.com/workshop/start-up-funding-2/

Converge Creates Dumfries & Galloway closes for applications on 14 March! 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 buff.ly/42EKfU5

Brilliant news! And absolutely transformational for people needing a kidney transplant. Huge congratulations to everyone in the KEPSoft team!

We’re looking for 100 future founders from across Scotland's universities ready to transform their #research & #innovation into impactful businesses. Apply by 2 April to unlock the right skills, tools & connections to make it happen - buff.ly/Y2Ot6QQ

Considering Converge 2025? Join tomorrow's online workshop (12 March) 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 - buff.ly/CRxQ2E7

How will your business make money & how will your product reach your customers? Only by carefully considering your revenue model & routes to market can you develop a strong business model that sets your business up for success. Join us to explore which options are right for you - buff.ly/jmHKnev

Looking to meet other investors & explore Scotland’s vibrant tech scene? Make sure to register your interest for #EIE25. Hosted by @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social & taking place from 14-15 May, this is your chance to meet Scotland’s leading spinouts, startups & scale ups. More info here: bit.ly/4gkq97y

Season 2 of the Academic Adventures podcast is here! To celebrate #IWD2025 we're delighted to welcome Prof Gillian Fleming from @mintventures.bsky.social for a great convo about supporting women-led businesses and female entrepreneurs. Listen here www.convergechallenge.com/the-academic....

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 buff.ly/42EKfU5

Our friends at @wescotland.bsky.social are doing an important piece of research on women who lead and own businesses in Scotland. Please make sure your voice is heard by completing the survey by the deadline of 9 March! www.surveymonkey.com/r/WESSurvey2...

How will your business make money & how will your product reach your customers? Only by carefully considering your revenue model & routes to market can you develop a strong business model that sets your business up for success. Join us to explore which options are right for you - buff.ly/jmHKnev

We’re on the lookout for 100 future founders from across Scotland's universities ready to transform their #research & #innovation into impactful businesses. Apply by 2 April to unlock the right skills, tools & connections to make it happen - buff.ly/Y2Ot6QQ

NEWS: We're thrilled to announce our largest-ever awards package, totalling more than £400k & new partnerships with The Ventures Lab, delivered by Challenges Group and The Data Lab, creating more opportunities for Scotland's #innovators from every corner of #academia. Read here: bit.ly/41GcDX5

Academic enterprise programme @convergec.bsky.social has announced its largest-ever annual awards package, totalling more than £400,000 www.insider.co.uk/news/converg...

We’re on the lookout for 100 future founders from across Scotland's universities ready to transform their #research & #innovation into impactful businesses. Apply by 2 April to unlock the right skills, tools & connections to make it happen - buff.ly/K6wBzkR

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