Emerge Showcase & Awards Launch Event

In April 2024 we will hold the first ever Emerge Enterprise Awards Showcase. Following the launch event on Thursday 23rd November 2023, applications will open and we invite all students, recent graduates and staff to consider applying.

Awards Showcase

Why should you apply? 

  • Six categories of awards that will have up to £3000 of equity-free, monetary prizes supported by Santander Universities. This opportunity will enable successful individuals/teams to propel their ventures forward!  

  • Apply for additional equity-free grants from the Emerge team's new Future Founders Fund to support exploration, development and launching of your idea 

  • Develop entrepreneurial skills and progress your business idea

  • Attend a pitch training workshop for all applicants

  • Gain experience presenting to a judging panel and receive expert feedback on your business idea

  • Access to a wide regional startup network

  • Potential for onward mentorship and development

  • Recognition for your work

How can you get started?

  • Submit your application via the Emerge Awards Showcase Application Form
  • To support your application we encourage all interested parties to also consider applying for the Future Founders Fund to access funding that can be used to develop your idea further.  Apply for funding now.

  • Engage with the Emerge: Be enterprising community by attending our other workshops, fireside chats and one-off events.  See what's on now

If you have any further questions, then please do get in touch with the Emerge Team at enterprise@sheffield.ac.uk.

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International Merit Scholarships

We offer a generous package of financial support for international students including 75 undergraduate scholarships worth £10,000 towards the annual tuition fee and 125 postgraduate taught scholarships worth £5,000 towards the tuition fee. Applications are now open for existing offer holders.