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Exploring Entrepreneurship Challenge (EEC)

Exploring Entrepreneurship Challenge

Supports Strathclyde community teams building entrepreneurial skills through a practical team challenge program.

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The Exploring Entrepreneurship Challenge (EEC) is a four-month team competition run by Strathclyde Inspire, the entrepreneurship unit of the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland. The programme is designed for complete beginners — no prior entrepreneurial experience, existing business idea, or pre-formed team is required to enter. The total prize fund is £2,000, distributed among winning

Open to any member of the Strathclyde community with no prior experience required, this four-month team competition develops entrepreneurial skills and awards a £2,000 prize pool at an annual grand final.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.4 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Prize
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.£2K

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.strath.ac.uk