We have a wide range of events, programmes and competitions running throughout the academic year. No matter what stage you're at, there is something for you. Discover more about the activity on offer below. Some events are only available at a certain time of year while others repeat throughout the semester. You can see more detail on this below. Checkout the events calendar for activity you can book now. Download our academic year wall planner: Document Academic year wall planner (1.04 MB / PDF) Events Calendar for Students A live feed of upcoming dates and dealines. Startup Basics This series of workshops can help kickstart your entrepreneurial journey Welcome to Student Enterprise Join us for these Welcome Week events Community Coffee Mornings Great ideas start with great conversations Masterclasses Build the skills to turn ideas into action Freelancing 101 Everything you need to know to start freelancing or go self-employed. Sandbox Turn big ideas into real world solutions Launch Point Win a share of £1,000 to launch your startup! Power Her Up Power Her Up helps women entrepreneurs and founders at the University of Edinburgh turn research, ideas and lived experience into ventures that solve real-world problems. PhD Max+ Explore where your research could take you next Startup Summer Accelerator Take your business idea to the next level with expert support and up to £3,000 in funding. Running 30th May - 31st August Growth Point £5,000 to help University of Edinburgh students, graduates and academic founders accelerate the growth of their ventures. Venture Development Fund The Venture Development Fund is awarding up to £5,000 to support high-growth, high-impact startups. Virtual Investor Programme The Virtual Investor Programme will support you through your investor readiness journey - at your own speed. Venture Builder Incubator Venture Builder Incubator: Scotland’s University Tech Incubator. AI Accelerator Over 6 months, you’ll get the support, connections and expertise you need to create real-world impact. This article was published on Monday 1 July 2024