A series of inspiring stories from academic founders who have taken part in the Converge programme.
SolarisKit
Faisal Ghani founded SolarisKit to bring affordable solar energy to underserved communities. Listen to his remarkable story here.
Getting pitch perfect: how to communicate your business idea clearly and credibly
New entrepreneurs can often be so wrapped up in their brilliant idea that they fail to communicate it clearly to…
Conversations with people who have combined their academic work with entrepreneurial ventures.
I’ve learned more from my failures than from my successes – Andy Porter
“I’m able to identify pitfalls and bottlenecks.” with Christopher Leburn
A collection of short films celebrating our alumni and their achievements since taking part in our programme.
Kenoteq – revolutionising construction one brick at a time
Dr Sam Chapman, co-founder of Kenoteq, talks about his mission to make building more sustainable with bricks made from recycled…
Dxcover – pioneering a revolutionary way to detect cancers
Dr Holly Butler of Dxcover talks about her company’s diagnostic innovation and how Converge has been instrumental in taking the…
Fantasy Fibre Mill
The current global fashion industry is an exploitative and extractive system that pollutes the environment at every step in the supply chain. Rosie Bristow of Fantasy Fibre Mill wants to build a viable alternative.
Earth Blox
High-growth climate tech company, Earth Blox, has experienced exponential growth since winning the Converge Challenge category in 2020. Find out about their story here.