For students

Events calendar for students

This feed shows a list of upcoming events open to Students.

To see other events, please visit events.irm.ed.ac.uk

Finding a Place to Start- 28 September

Thursday, 28/09/2023 16:00 - 18:00

This session is run in collaboration with Entrepreneur First - a world-renowned talent investor, which supports individuals build technology companies. In this session you will explore your "edge", and how you can leverage this to start your business.

SRS Changemaker Awards Celebration Event

Thursday, 05/10/2023 12:00 - 13:15

Winners of the 2023 SRS Changemaker Awards, join us for a celebration event to recognise your initiatives and achievements!

Validate Your Startup - 5 October

Thursday, 05/10/2023 16:00 - 18:00

Perhaps the most vital step to starting any business, is make sure you're building something people want! In this session we will not only help you start developing the foundational elements of a business idea, but help you think about speaking to users.

KB Talk (Semester I)

Tuesday, 10/10/2023 17:30 - 19:30

KB Talks is a series of events ran by Edinburgh Innovations featuring successful entrepreneurs with science & engineering backgrounds. Come and listen to their stories to get inspired to start your own entrepreneurial journey!

Prototyping and MVP - 12 October

Thursday, 12/10/2023 16:00 - 18:00

In this session, you will be introduced to the excellent facilities provided by the University's uCreate workshops such as 3D printers and VR headsets. Afterwards we'll run you through some basic prototyping strategies to help you build your product.

Pitch Practice - 19 October

Thursday, 19/10/2023 16:00 - 18:00

Unleash your potential and conquer the art of the 1-minute pitch! Elevate your communication skills, captivate your audience, and achieve impactful results.

Funding Workshop - 26 October

Thursday, 26/10/2023 16:00 - 18:00

Have a startup idea but need funds to make it a reality? Then join us for this workshop where we'll talk you through the startup funding landscape and teach you how to ace your first funding competition applications.

Techstars Startup Weekend (Semester I)

Friday, 03/11/2023 17:00 - 21:30

Let’s get innovating - join us in the ultimate challenge to build a company over the course of three days.

Join us for the winners announcement of the Business Idea Competition that ran through September/October and an inspiring fireside chat with one of Edinburgh Innovation's Student Entrepreneurs. Let the drum roll begin :)

Freelancer's Workshop Part I (Semester I)

Thursday, 16/11/2023 13:00 - 15:00

Freelance without fear and turn your creative passion into your career. Join us for some practical advice on how to jumpstart your freelancing career.

Freelancer Workshop Part II (Semester I)

Thursday, 23/11/2023 13:00 - 15:00

Freelance without fear and turn your creative passion into your career. Join us for some practical advice on how to jumpstart your freelancing career.

Join us for the winners announcement of the General/ Sustainable/ Engineering Business Idea Competition that ran through September and November and an inspiring fireside chat with one of Edinburgh Innovation's Student Entrepreneurs.

Pitch Practice (Online) - 20 March

Wednesday, 20/03/2024 11:00 - 13:00

Unleash your potential and conquer the art of the 1-minute pitch! Elevate your communication skills, captivate your audience, and achieve impactful results.