Scottish start-ups and university spinouts who participated in Converge Challenge have leveraged over seven times in subsequent funding the amount that the programme’s university partners and the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) originally invested in the company creation competition, a new independent report reveals.
Entrepreneurial Scotland Scales New Heights
Chris van der Kuyl, Chair of Entrepreneurial Scotland, scaled new heights at Avertical World climbing centre in Dundee to reveal the theme of ‘Scaling up’ for this year’s Entrepreneurial Scotland Summit, taking place on Thursday 4 May at Gleneagles Hotel.
Marie Macklin named IoD Scotland’s Non-Executive Director of the Year
Marie Macklin C.B.E. named IoD Scotland’s Non-Executive Director of the Year for her work with Appointedd
Converge Challenge – Bold For Change
Converge Challenge celebrated International Women’s Day as leading female entrepreneurs and businesswoman shared powerful statements highlighting this year’s theme.
Entrepreneurial Scotland’s Saltire Fellowship Programme Open for Applications
Entrepreneurial Scotland’s Saltire Fellowship programme has today (Thursday 19th January) opened applications for its new 2017/18 programme, an intensive leadership development opportunity for Scotland’s most ambitious and entrepreneurially-minded individuals.
Scotland celebrates entrepreneurial success
Entrepreneur of the Year awarded to James Milne CBE, Chairman & Managing Director, Balmoral Group
Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year awarded to Chris Gauld, Chief Executive, Spark Energy
Converge Challenge announce new Strategic Advisory Board
Converge Challenge new Strategic Advisory Board brings together top academic and business leaders
Marie Macklin named as Female Business Leader of the Year
Business and social entrepreneur, Marie Macklin C.B.E., has been named as BQ Female Business Leader of the Year for 2016 in the Scottish Business Awards.
Converge Challenge Winners Eyes on the Prize
MindMate and MicroSense Technologies Ltd have just been presented with their prizes as joint winners of Converge Challenge 2016.
Entrepreneurial Scotland Finalists Announced
Entrepreneurial Scotland announces the finalists of the prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. Established over 20 years ago, in association with Deloitte and media partner, The Herald, the Awards celebrate Scotland’s top entrepreneurial talent.
Insight’s Andy Lothian named Courier Entrepreneur of the Year
Insights CEO Andy Lothian named Courier Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Win marks a year of international accolades and global award success for the professional learning and development company.
Lesley Thomson wins Mentor of the Year at Business Women Scotland Awards
Lesley Thomson, Managing Director of Spreng Thomson, has been announced by Business Women Scotland as their Mentor of the Year.