{"id":658,"date":"2021-10-26T16:34:55","date_gmt":"2021-10-26T15:34:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/enterprisesu\/?p=658"},"modified":"2025-03-27T09:24:34","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T09:24:34","slug":"pre-christmas-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/2021\/10\/26\/pre-christmas-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre-Christmas Opportunities!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\ud83d\udca1 Do you have an exciting and creative business idea? \ud83d\udca1<\/strong>

With 11 award categories and \u00a32,800 of prize money to be won, our ‘What’s the Big Idea?<\/strong>‘ competition is the perfect platform to launch your business idea! \ud83d\udcb8

Don’t miss out on an opportunity to compete for cash, develop your creative thinking and be inspired by local entrepreneurs!

Deadline to apply – Midnight 19th November 2021 \u2757<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out more:  <\/em>https:\/\/www.qubsu.org\/EnterpriseSU\/Opportunities\/WhatstheBigIdea\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Want to get involved with our \u2018What\u2019s the Big Idea?\u2019 competition but struggling to come up with an idea? <\/strong>

We\u2019ve got you covered! \ud83d\ude09

Why not sign up for this FREE virtual workshop with the Belfast Enterprise Academy where they take you on a journey of idea generation discovery!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register for Free here: https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/find-your-big-idea-tickets-195780804657<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Join Belfast Enterprise Academy for an evening of inspiration!<\/strong>

Log on to this virtual event to hear the Start Up Stories<\/strong> of Ulster University and QUB students & graduates as well as a panel made up of current and past participants of Belfast Enterprise Academy.

Listen to guest speakers discuss their entrepreneurial journeys and network with like-minded individuals!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register for FREE here: https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/start-up-stories-tickets-196632963487<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Did you know we have less than 10 years to prevent irreversible damage from climate change? \ud83c\udf0d<\/strong>

If you\u2019re as concerned about the planet as we are, help make a difference by taking part in Hack the Climate Crisis!<\/strong>

This virtual event will take place on November 11th<\/sup> and 12th<\/sup> and your team could win a \u00a310k Proof of Concept Grant from Techstart and be accepted onto the Ulster Bank Climate accelerator<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is your way of making a local difference in solving a global problem<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sign up here: https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/climate-hackathon-tickets-182484926327<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Are you starting up or already own a business? Do you want to improve your confidence and perfect that pitch?<\/strong>
 
Join us for this talk around practical use of confidence when presenting and\/or dealing with difficult conversations! 

In this one hour talk, Elliot, with a decade of experience in this field, will share with you different coping strategies to having more confidence, explore a unique structure to present your argument with and how to manage feedback.

Date: Wednesday 3rd November 2021<\/em>
Time: 1:30 – 2:30pm<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out more: <\/em>https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/jump-in-confidence-and-influence-tickets-192289732767<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Great news! Applications for the 2022 Catalyst Co-Founders programme are now open and will close on 30th November 2021. <\/strong>

Co-Founders is a one-of-a kind programme for first-time entrepreneurs and early stage start-ups.

This is a unique entrepreneurship programme that helps you form a team with like-minded individuals, build creative confidence and develop a successful product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More info: https:\/\/wearecatalyst.org\/programmes\/co-founders\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Do you have a new or existing innovative product or service? <\/strong>\ud83d\udca1<\/strong>

Innovate UK Edge Pitchfest is a highly sought-after and comprehensive programme which is designed to help the UK\u2019s most ambitious businesses to get pitch ready and fast-track their road to investment.

Pitchfest NI offers two days of comprehensive pitch training, access to leading pitch and investment experts, an opportunity to build a clear and compelling investment proposition and lots more!

Applications close Tuesday 30th<\/sup> November 2021. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apply now: <\/em>https:\/\/bit.ly\/3bi94eA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Studying a STEM degree or postgraduate qualification and want to find out more about technology careers? \ud83d\udcbb<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


You are invited to join Campus Media for an afternoon of inspiration and learning.
Hear from some incredible trailblazers, learn new skills and network with some of the industry\u2019s best employers.

This professional development masterclass will help you stand out from the crowd. You will also have the chance to ask an employer panel all your burning questions and get their advice directly.

This Virtual event will take place on Wednesday 3rd November from 1- 4pm.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register for your FREE event pass: <\/em>https:\/\/campusmedia.typeform.com\/to\/Bv7yQ1Z0?typeform-source=mailchi.mp<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Come join us for a chat! <\/strong>

Do you have a business idea, but don\u2019t know what to do next? Have you applied for an external entrepreneurship competition and been shortlisted? Do you just want to chat with an entrepreneurially minded advisor about what your options are?

If yes, then get in touch! At Enterprise SU, we can provide you with further support and mentoring to help you reach your full potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Email us as enteprisesu@qub.ac.uk<\/a> for more info<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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