Do you have a great business idea? Take part in the Blueprint Startup Challenge and win a top prize of £10,000!
The Blueprint Startup Challenge is Durham University’s premier startup competition, providing a launchpad for exceptional student start-up businesses.
By taking part in the competition, you will have the opportunity to:
Previous winners have included:
The Blueprint Startup Challenge provides a range of opportunities to receive funding for your new venture including:
The main competition: provides prizes ranging from £1,000 to £10,000
PGR Pitch Award: has a top prize of £5,000
Social Impact Award: win up to £5,000 to grow your social enterprise or project
We are holding Blueprint Discovery Sessions on the following dates:
Tuesday 26th November, 12.30-1.30pm
Tuesday 14th January, 12.30-1.30pm
Tuesday 21st January, 12.30-1.30pm
We will be accepting new applications in January 2025.
Applications for Illuminate PGR Pitch Award and Social Impact Award will open in 2025.
For further information please contact Steve Bowden
The Blueprint Startup Challenge is kindly supported by gifts from Santander Universities UK and Richard King, alumnus of Durham University.