Student enterprise awards launched at NUI Galway |
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The NUI Galway Students’ Union has launched its Student Enterprise Awards, inviting students across campus to compete for an overall prize of €15,000. The competition embraces both the innovative and creative abilities of students to formulate a concept, with finalists being offered a chance to turn their idea into reality. In addition to the investment prize to launch their project, which needs to be in the areas of business, arts or social entrepreneurship, the overall winner will also receive expert guidance and mentoring. Two runner-up prizes are also on offer with financial investment of €2,000. “The Student Enterprise Awards provide an excellent opportunity for young people in particular to apply their skills and talents,” said Peter Mannion, NUI Galway Students’ Union President. “By providing the initial financial boost and expert guidance, the awards have the potential to launch several initiatives that could create much needed employment and investment.” Creating an entrepreneurship cultureThe Student Enterprise Awards are supported by NUI Galway Students’ Union Commercial Services Ltd., NUI Galway and the NUI Galway Technology Transfer Office. “This competition plays an important part in creating a culture of entrepreneurship within our university and is leveraging the huge capacity of our students from across all colleges,” said Neil Ferguson, acting director of the Technology Transfer Office. “We have an excellent history and reputation for start ups and innovation on campus and it is hoped that this competition will add to this by successfully launching new powerful ideas and innovative start-ups which will benefit the Irish economy.” The closing date for submissions is 8 April and applications are available here
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