Bright SCIdea 2020 - Are you ready for the challenge?
Are you a student with an idea for a scientific solution to a global problem?
If so, why not consider putting a team together and entering our Bright SCIdea Challenge, where you could be the winners of a £5,000 cash prize?
How does it work?
- Form a team of 3-4 University students
- Develop a plausible scientific concept a with a societal benefit
- Register your team here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/SCIdea2020
- Attend the Bright SCIdea Challenge 2020 training day
- Turn your concept into a compelling product or service
Bright SCIdea Challenge Training day - Friday 6 December
We would love for you to come and join us at SCI headquarters in Belgrave Square, London, for a free business training day, where you will have the opportunity to listen to and learn from industry experts from our network.- Learn how to commercialize your innovation and build a business
- Network with industry experts and entrepreneurs
- Discover how to secure a patent for your idea
- Learn the techniques to successfully pitch your idea
Shortlisted teams will be invited to the final, which will take place in London on Tuesday 17 March 2020 with funding for travel and accommodation organised by SCI.
Travel Bursaries
We can offer the following travel bursaries for those students attending the Bright SCIdea Training Day:- Up to £50 for local travel
- Up to £100 for travel from elsewhere in England & Wales
- Up to £150 for travel from Scotland & N. Ireland
What are the next steps?
Key dates and deadlines:November 2019 - Register your team!
6 December 2019 - Business and entrepreneurship training
14 February 2020 - Deadline to submit your business plan
17 March 2020 - Competition final
We look forward to seeing your ideas and business plans!
