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Strathclyde Inspire Innovation Challenge

Strathclyde Inspire Innovation Challenge

Supports University of Strathclyde students with early startup ideas through a competition that rewards market-ready commercial thinking.

The Strathclyde Inspire Innovation Challenge is an annual prize competition run by Strathclyde Inspire, the entrepreneurship arm of the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland. The 2026 cycle awarded a total prize fund of £10,000, of which £5,000 was co-funded by Converge Microfinance. The competition targets current University of Strathclyde students at any level who are graduating in 2026

Prize competition awarding up to £10,000 in total prizes to current University of Strathclyde students with early-stage startup ideas, judged on market potential and development plan.

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.
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.£10K

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