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BORN GLOBAL 2011
Do you have the ambition to be GWE Business West’s
Born Global Business of the Year?
The hunt is on for the South West’s brightest sparks: innovative entrepreneurs and businesses with the drive and determination to take their idea to international success.
Born Global 2011 offers budding businesses the chance to win up to £50,000 worth of cash, advice and professional services; plus the opportunity to network with leading international business experts, mentors and investment angels.
For more information go to born2bglobal.co.uk.
HE SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARDS
The HE Social Entrepreneurship Awards programme from UnLtd and the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) provides financial and non-financial support across Higher Education Institutions (HEI's) in England to develop their expertise, skills, knowledge base and business support structures in social entrepreneurship and social enterprise activity.
HEFCE promotes and funds high quality, cost-effective teaching and research, meeting the diverse needs of students, the economy and society
If you are a member of staff or student within a HEI supported by HEFCE and want support to develop entrepreneurial solutions to social problems that demonstrate a connection to the Higher Education sector, you can apply for one of over 200 awards available.
For more information go to unltd.org.uk/hefce.
FLUX
FLUX 500 is the annual inter-university competition that bridges the gap between education and the world of work. Now in its 6th year, over 30,000 students have taken part from more than 100 universities throughout the UK.
The next Flux event, Flux2011, will take place between the 4th and 6th April 2011.
How FLUX works
In a nutshell, teams of six spend 36 hours solving real business problems with experts from some of the UK's most dynamic companies, judging them in Apprentice meets Dragon's Den-style pitches and challenges. More than 60% of the students who have taken part were from non-business related subjects. FLUX is open to all who would like to challenge themselves and boost their employability skills.
What do you win? The title of FLUX National Champions and £500 cash each. Plus you boost your employability skills, meet top-class recruiters, enhance your CV, improve interview skills, meet new people and have a great time!
Where and when? FLUX 2011 will take place on 4th – 6th April, venue to be confirmed.
What happened last time? Last year FLUX 2010 took place at Nottingham Trent university on 29th - 31st March where the University of Bedfordshire were crowned winners.
For more information go to www.flux500.com
HSBC Start Up Stars
In October 2010 HSBC announced the winners for their national 'Start Up Stars' competition 2010.
The competition aims to identify new businesses that could show sustainable growth, backed by sound planning strategies, as well as creative thinking. The successful businesses also needed to show that they not only have an outstanding product or service, but also a passion for what they do and an ability to turn obstacles into opportunities.
Britain’s brightest young companies went on to share over £50,000 worth of grants and prizes.
To find out more information about the competition and who clinched the top prize in 2010 go to www.startupstars.hsbc.co.uk.
Mazuma - Winners of HSBC Start Up Stars Prize 2010
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