Competitive Start Fund - Graduate Entrepreneurship

Overview of the Competitive Start Fund

The purpose of the Competitive Start Fund is to accelerate the growth of start-up companies that have the capability to succeed in global markets. The fund is designed to enable those companies reach key commercial and technical milestones, for example:

• Evaluate overseas market opportunities and reach firm conclusions regarding the viability of the proposed business.

• Build a prototype.

• Secure a reference site.

• Develop a market entry plan for exploiting international opportunities.

• Secure partnership deal or strategic alliance.

• Identify suitable channels to international markets.

• Secure third party investment e.g. business angel, Venture Capital.

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Applications for 2016 close at 3pm on Wednesday 7th September 2016. Late applications will not be accepted.

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