There are both £10,000 and £5,000 funding opportunities available to students who are working on mission driven projects or starting their own businesses.
Converge Impact Challenge: £10,000 Prize Fund
Are you a student working on a mission-driven project with the potential to deliver meaningful social or environmental impact?
Converge has launched a new Challenge with a £10,000 prize pot aimed at helping university-born innovators to transform their mission-driven ideas into sustainable businesses, in collaboration with The Ventures Lab.
Closing date for applications: 25 November 2025
Find out more and apply here.
£5,000 funding opportunity for student entrepreneurs
Have you got an idea that could make a difference? The University is offering £5,000 in free, equity-free funding to help current students bring their business ideas or problem-solving projects to life.
You don't require a business plan, just share what you're working on and what stage you're at. If you're developing a product, building a business or working on a creative or social impact idea, this is your chance to get the support you need.
Closing date for applications: 30 November 2025
Find out more and apply here.