Posted by John King on March 9, 2011 under Competitions | 
Do you have an idea for a business venture involving the UK and China?
Do you want a slice of £11,000 in cash?
Do you want expert advice and comments on your business idea?
Do you want to build your international network of contacts?
Then join the China-UK Entrepreneurship Competition 2011!
The China-UK Entrepreneurship Competition aims to encourage new business ventures between China and the United Kingdom and is intended to simulate the real-world process of entrepreneurs soliciting start-up funds from early-stage investors and venture capital firms.
The Tomorrow’s Leaders track is open to university teams – students and post docs- both in the UK and China.
Important Dates:
19th March 2011 Abstract submission deadline.
12th May 2011 Semi-Final at Lancaster University.
End of June 2011 Final at University College London.
Mid of October 2011 International Final at the University of York.
For Phase 1 registration and submission, please visit: http://www.nvana.com/a/chinaukchallenge, for more detailed information, please visit: http://www.chinaukchallenge.com and http://www.cidauk.org
Posted by John King on under Competitions |
Britain’s biggest small business competition is back for a fourth year!
Entrepreneurs taking part in The Pitch 2011 home nations heats will present to experts who will assess their business viability and pitching skills. Four lucky entrants, plus a wildcard contestant chosen by the public, will make it through to the central London final where the winner will receive a prize package worth £50,000.
For your chance to be involved in the biggest, best and most exciting business competition yet, simply download an application form.
Posted by Florian Jensen on March 8, 2011 under Events, News |
This week, it’s all about music and web startups! Join us this Thursday at 6pm in Tommy’s!
We’re happy to welcome back James Proud, the Founder and CEO of GigLocator.com
James is also responsible for the design and development processes of the site and related properties. Prior to founding GigLocator, as a designer and developer he worked with companies such as Coca-Cola and Universal Music creating web presences for some of their live music events and artists. Teaching himself to build a website at a young age, moving onto freelancing for companies and other start-ups; a natural progression into his start-up GigLocator.
James founded GigLocator at the age of 17 and in the meantime has partnered up with many ticket providers to provide tickets from Germany to the UK and even the US.
This event is a definite must for everyone who is interested in doing anything even remotely related with entrepreneurship, technology or music and the music industry.
Feel free to RSVP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=131117843627520
