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Got a business idea? Sign up for start-up bootcamps, plus enter our competition

22 Jan 2024

You could win up to £15,000 of start-up funding for your business idea

The Masood Entrepreneurship Centre (MEC) is pleased to announce that applications for the Venture Further Awards Competition are open. 

We have a £100,000 prize pot, where business ideas could win up to £15,000 in one of our five categories:

  • Environment
  • Healthcare
  • Services
  • Social
  • Technology

This competition is open to all current students and graduates (within 3 years) from our University, and teams must have at least 50% University of Manchester representation.

Aren’t sure whether your idea is developed enough? Can’t decide which category your business fits into? Need help with elements of your application? We have a few useful sessions to help you:

  • 30 min 1-to-1 appointment with the MEC team (sign up).
  • Drop in sessions every Wednesday 2-4pm at The Enterprise Zone, AMBS.
  • Two start-up bootcamps on 3 and 5 February, AMBS (9am-7pm).
  • VFA support drop in on Thursday, 1 February AMBS Reception Area (10am-4pm).

More info on our website, if you have any questions, please email venturefurther@manchester.ac.uk

  • Applications for VFA24 close on Thursday, 22 February 2024 - apply now