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.
Elasmogen Podcast
Taking the leap from academia to business can seem daunting – particularly if you crave the idea of a stable…
Conversations with people who have combined their academic work with entrepreneurial ventures.
Why taking the first step is a victory with Dr Marc Reid
‘You just have to be willing to walk that path’ with Dr Anton Puzorjov
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.