Previous workshops
Start-up funding
This workshop will provide emerging entrepreneurs with an overview of the various funding options available to start-up/spin-out companies in Scotland….
Business models and route to market
How will your business make money? How will your product or service reach your customers? In a post-COVID world, sustainable…
From idea to market: getting your business ready
Starting a business is about more than money. You will require a variety of resources at different stages of development….
Understanding your market and customers
You may have heard that 90% of new businesses fail, but what’s the story behind this scary statistic? Most of…
Understanding intellectual property
Intellectual property is an essential part of innovative new businesses and can be one of their main assets. But what…
Information and application session (14 March)
Make your bright business idea a reality with the help of Converge! Find out how to apply and what our…
How to succeed as a female founder
Only one in five of Scotland’s entrepreneurs are women, while start-ups led by female founders receive only two percent of…
Choosing your legal structure
The legal structure you choose for your business has a profound impact on company ownership, your ability to raise funding…
Conversations for the Curious: “But what if I succeed?”
In our previous edition of “Conversations for the Curious” we examined the fear of failure and why that often holds…
Breaking the second glass ceiling – a “how-to” guide for female founders looking for investment
More women than ever are starting new businesses in Scotland*, but how can they meet the challenges of securing investment…
Conversations for the Curious: “But what if I fail?”
Fear of failure is often cited as a barrier for women thinking about starting their own business. And while more women…
Creative Communications
Does the thought of communicating your idea fill you with dread? Have no fear, this essential skill is one that…
What Investors REALLY want to hear from your Pitch
Are you a founder, director or manager considering raising investment? Do you need strategic, practical advice? Would you like to take…
Creativity and Impact
If you want to create social or environmental impact through your creative practice, this one’s for you. It’s a practical…
Digital media for creatives
For creative businesses, social and digital media are essential ways of connecting with your audience, building your brand and awareness…