On Thursday 16 April, 13 student businesses stepped into QUB Dragons’ Den, each pitching for a share of the £25,000 prize pot. The competition, delivered by SU Enterprise, gives participants the opportunity to secure everything they need to kick-start their business journey. This includes equity‑free funding, hot-desking space in ‘SU […]
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The QUB Dragons’ Den panel has been amazed once again by the creativity and ambition of this year’s entrepreneurs! After a fiercely competitive round of entries, these innovators have secured their place in the final, bringing them one step closer to: a share of the £25,000 prize fund; hot‑desking space […]
InnovateHer brings together ambitious female students from across Queen’s University to learn, create, and grow through real‑world business experiences. The programme began with two workshops designed to help participants connect, share ideas, and start exploring the mindset needed to innovate with confidence. It was the perfect opportunity for everyone to […]
The 2025 What’s the Big Idea competition celebrates its finalists and winners! We held our Awards Ceremony for our annual What’s The Big Idea? competition on Tuesday 2 December, which celebrated the creativity, ambition, and entrepreneurial spirit across Queen’s! The competition, sponsored by Ormeau Business Park and Kainos, gives students the chance […]
Well, what a semester it’s been! From exciting new QSU projects to student-led events, it’s been a busy and impactful start to the year. We’ve been blown away by the incredible contributions of our students, whether it’s getting involved in clubs & societies, mental health activities and volunteering opportunities, or […]
Your time at uni is more than lectures, study sessions in the McClay and deadlines, it’s an opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. We are here to support you during your time at Queen’s, and give you the tools to set you up for life at University and beyond. […]
The QUB Dragons’ Den panel has been blown away by some incredible business ideas this year. After fierce competition, these ambitious entrepreneurs have made it to the final stage, bringing them a step closer to securing a share of the £25,000 prize pot, hot-desking space in the SU CoWork at […]
Our InnovateHer Programme, facilitated by SU Enterprise, wrapped up on February 26th, with 25 women students from Queen’s University graduating from this year’s cohort. InnovateHer is designed to empower women through business teaching them the essential skills needed to start and sustain a new venture. After 14 years, the programme […]
St. Patrick’s Day in Belfast is a great opportunity to embrace Irish culture, community and creativity. From parades to pints, the options are endless, so we’ve highlighted some of them here so you can add them to your schedule well in advance. Whether you’re a local or visiting, we want […]
The 2024 What’s the Big Idea competition celebrates its finalists and winners! This year, a £7,000 prize pot was distributed among 10 exceptional student businesses, with categories recognising innovation, social enterprise, climate impact, and more. Winners of the 2024 competition included: The competition, supported by Ormeau Business Park, Kainos Software, […]
On Wednesday 17th April, 12 finalists entered the QUB Dragons’ Den for a chance at winning a share of a £20,000 prize pot. The moment was a culmination of months of hard work by the 12 finalists who have spent many hours refining their pitches ready to meet the Dragons. […]
QUB Dragons’ Den is back for 2024, giving students the chance to walk away with everything they need to make their business idea a reality. This year there is a share of a £20,000 prize pot up for grabs for QUB students who can successfully impress the Dragons. We take […]