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. Events Calendar for Students See a live feed of all our events, programmes and competitions, in chronological order. Masterclasses A range of workshops to give you the practical skills and knowledge to master the basics of setting up a business. Welcome to Student Enterprise 30-minute online sessions during Welcome Week for the perfect introduction to how we can help you. Community Coffee Mornings Enjoy a free tea or coffee, meet students from across the University and chat about the ideas, projects and topics that excite you. Freelancing 101 Everything you need to know to start freelancing or go self-employed in this in-person workshop. Sandbox A fast-paced, half day, hands-on challenge where you'll work to tackle a real industry problem and explore how great ideas become startups. Launch Point Win a share of £1,000 to launch your startup! Have a brilliant idea but need funding to get it off the ground? Launch Point is your chance to make it happen. 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+ PhD Max+ is an eight -session programme designed to be a low-commitment way to explore what it takes to go from researcher to founder. 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
