£25k Awards 2013 – Open for Entries

The annual £25k Award business plan competition is now open for entries.

The programme presents a showcase of the most innovative research and intellectual property from Northern Ireland’s public sector. Over six months shortlisted entrants are guided by experienced mentors to refine their business plans before the winners are announced.

There are four categories:

• Bio-tech
• Clean-tech
• Digital Media/Software
• Hi-tech

The competition is open to researchers in HSC trusts, who should contact HSC Innovations for further information.

Full details are on the Northern Ireland Science Park website at www.25kaward.co.uk.

The closing date is 22^nd April 2013 26^th April 2013 at noon.

Update (4/3/13)

Launch events, at which members of HSC staff are welcome, will take place as follows:

• 5^th March 2013 – University of Ulster, Jordanstown Campus, 12:00-13:00, room: 2F05
• 6^th March 2013 – University of Ulster, Belfast Campus, 12:00-13:00, room: 82C03
• 7^th March 2013 – University of Ulster, Magee Campus, 12:00-13:00, room: MD013
• 19^th March 2013 – Queen’s University Belfast, 12:30-13:30, room: Old Staff Common Room, Lanyon Building

Update (23/4/13)

The deadline for entries has been extended to 26^th April 2013 at noon.