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Appin Entrepreneurship Prize
Encouraging and supporting the development of entrepreneurial ideas and concepts.
Awards will take place Wednesday 21st May - 5pm-7.30pm
The Appin Entrepreneurship Prize
Are you a student or Student team with a passion for entrepreneurship? Then don't miss out on the chance to participate in the Appin Entrepreneurship Prize!
This competition aims to encourage and support the development of entrepreneurial ideas and concepts among Edinburgh Napier students.
In the first stage of the competition, applicants will be asked to submit a 2-minute video introducing themselves and their business idea with reference to the core themes of the Business Model Canvas. The video should be created using any device, such as phones, iPads, or video cameras.
A shortlist will then be chosen by a panel of judges, and the finalists will be invited to present their business plan to expert judges in May at the Bright Red Triangle Start-up Studio.
Our business advisers will provide support to help you develop your pitch and communicate your idea effectively during the competition stages. Plus, the winner will receive a cash prize to support their business growth ambitions, as well as 1:1 business advice and support from Bright Red Triangle.
Our previous winners have benefited greatly from this experience and you can check out the stories on this page for inspiration.
Don't miss your chance to showcase your entrepreneurial skills and potentially win a cash prize of £2,000!
So, if you're an Edinburgh Napier student or student team with entrepreneurial spirit, don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to showcase your business idea and potentially win a cash prize. Keep your video submission simple, focusing on introducing yourself and your business idea with reference to the core themes of the Business Model Canvas. Apply now, the closing date is 30th April at 3pm.
If you're not already a member of Bright Red Triangle, register now for free to access support and mentorship to perfect your pitch and develop your enterprise skills. Join us in celebrating innovation and creativity, and take the first steps towards making your business idea a reality!
Register to attend here: The Appin Entrepreneurship Award 2025
The winners of the 2024 Appin Entrepreneurship Award -
Shanley McLean won the Appin award for her business, Getta Grip Shin Shield - £2000
The judging Panel also awarded 2x One to watch awards giving two ideas £500:
- Alasdair Scott-Watson - Farmwise Analytics
- Michael Ife - MindWell
The winners of the 2023 Appin Entrepreneurship Award - Kitti Majorán, co-founder and managing director of EN-ABLE won £2000 & Matthew Akinpelu, director of ISCANET, who was recognised as ‘one to watch’ by the judging panel and was presented with a cash prize of £1,000 to help support the development of his business.
The winner of the 2022 Appin Entrepreneurship Award - Kael Begbie, with his business The Hoogie Man
Eligibility:
The competition is open to all Edinburgh Napier students, no matter your disipline of study who would like to explore the possibility or take the next steps in launching their business idea. Individuals and teams welcome
Video Submission:
As part of the application process, applicants are required to submit a 2-minute video introducing themselves and their business idea and their Value Proposition. The video should be created using any device, such as phones, iPads, or video cameras.
Application Deadline
The closing date for submissions is 30th April 2024 3pm.
Shortlisting:
A group of judges will review the applications and select a shortlist of finalists.
Finalist Presentations:
The finalists will be invited to present their business idea to expert judges in May at the Bright Red Triangle Start-up Studio. Support to develop your pitch will be provided by our business advisers in the lead up to the event to help you communicate your idea.
Winner Announcement:
The winner will be announced at the event and will receive a cash prize to support their business growth ambitions, as well as 1:1 business advice and support from Bright Red Triangle.
Resources to help you with your application can be found at the bottom of the page. Feel free to book time with one of our enterprise managers to support share your idea and get guidance on your application.
About the award.
Damien O'Looney and Bing Li, two trailblazing entrepreneurs who met whilst studying Entrepreneurship and Marketing at Edinburgh Napier, have recently bestowed an award to recognise Edinburgh Napier innovators and entrepreneurs.
The Appin Entrepreneurship award provides Edinburgh Napier with sustained ability to celebrate and recognise outstanding student and graduate entrepreneurs each year.
As young entrepreneurs Damien and Bing Co-founded UK-China Trading Ltd (UKCT), a product sourcing business in 2010, but they didn't stop there. Damien and Bing's entrepreneurial journey has seen the pair launch a number of successful businesses, including an English school in China, a property letting agency, a holiday letting agency, a Sportswear supplier Appin Sports for mass sports events and custom football apparel and a business which responded to the COVID-19 pandemic to source and supply PPE to the NHS and to various outlets internationally.
The Centre of Entrepreneurship was instrumental in providing Damien and Bing the necessary tools, knowledge and confidence to launch their entrepreneurial careers. They hope this award can support fledgling businesses with the cash they need to kickstart their business.
Award objectives.
- To celebrate and provide a £2,000 award to an early stage entrepreneur
- To encourage the cultivation of an entrepreneurial mindset
- To celebrate success that drives a university wide culture of innovation and entrepreneurship
Apply now.
The competition is open to all Edinburgh Napier students who would like to explore the possibility or take the next steps in launching their business idea.culture of innovation and entrepreneurship
What is a Value Propostion?
BRT Business Model Canvas
The Appin Entrepreneurship Awards
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