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As we are fast approaching the end of this academic year and what an unprecedented one it has been, we wanted to let you know, our annual ‘Tata Varsity Pitch Competition’, powered by NACUE, is BACK.
As an enterprise society actively involved in supporting student entrepreneurs, we wanted to tell you all about it.
This is the UK’s premiere competition showcasing and actively supporting early stage student and graduate start-ups throughout their entrepreneurial journey.
As a leading charitable organisation committed to actively supporting early stage students and graduate start-ups throughout their entrepreneurial journey, we have truly pulled out all the stops for .
· Two-day Bootcamp
· Impressive line-up of mentors
· Welcoming back alumni
· Highly innovative category sponsors
· And THE most important - a prize pot of £15,000 equity free funding 🏆💰

This is an exceptional opportunity for young entrepreneurs to get their business noticed by worldwide businesses and active supporters.
Running for over ten years, we continue to hunt for the best students and graduate businesses across the UK. Could a start-up from your enterprising network be in the running to be crowned Winner?
We need your help to bring this awesome opportunity to the students in your society and beyond. We know how many fantastic businesses and ideas exist within your institution and society, so let’s give them the platform they need to thrive, especially in light of this year’s pandemic. is open to all current students and graduates since 2015 so don’t forget to let your alumni know too.

If anything isn’t clear or you need further information, please don’t hesitate to contact either myself or our Events team at [email protected].

So spread the word, share with your network and join us as we get ready for !

Apply for Santander Emerging Entrepreneurs Programme by 22nd March!

There is a generous amount of seed capital to be won among other benefits. Please do check the T&C's to see if your business is at a stage where it can be entered. The final nominee will be chosen and endorsed by the Knowledge Exchange team at SOAS.

Check all the details at https://www.soas.ac.uk/enterprise/santander-emerging-entrepreneurs/

Santander Emerging Entrepreneurs 2020 | SOAS University of London Entrepreneurs, student competition, Santander, start-up, business, Santander Emerging Entrepreneurs 2020, Santander Emerging Entrepreneurs Competition The SUEE Program provides expertise and resources to help grow young businesses, this year it will run from May till October. At the end you will be....

SOAS Ventures is looking for a Team !!
Are you interested in businesses, ventures, entrepreneurship? Email [email protected] to be part of the team and run this society. We are looking for a president, a co-president and a treasurer. Let us know what role you would be interested in. P.S. you need to be a current SOAS student

* FOUND YOUR OWN STARTUP IN 3 DAYS *

Kickstart your career!

You got what it takes to be a founder? Then apply now for the 3 Day Startup Germany event from 01. - 03. February 2019 and found your own startup! The event will take place at Business School called WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management (Executive MBA was ranked #3 worldwide by The Economist in 2018)

Experienced Founders, VC's and mentors will support participants throughout the weekend in developing their ideas. The winning team receives attractive prizes including mentoring sessions and the possibility of participation by experienced investors.

What are you still waiting for?

Apply Now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLKJH-bUe8f1fkOvVD5ZU4f2oj25q1qnkdqnE6ons3XN154Q/viewform

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3 Day Startup Germany - The WHU Founders Bootcamp
www.3dsgermany.com
3 Day Startup . 3 Day Startup is a non-profit organization and an annual entrepreneurial event. Our motto is to find your co-founder, start your company and meet investors in just 3 days. 3 Day Startup is organized entirely by students where 40 entrepreneurs get together to work on their ideas over the course of 3 days to come up with creative solutions to our daily problems. 3 Day Startup ...

Even if it’s too late to sign up for our competition, it’s not too late to pitch your idea anyway or just watch it!
All SOAS students are more than welcome to attend the competition today at 6pm in room G51a.

If you have an amazing business idea but need some extra finance, participate in SOAS Venture's yearly pitching competition for a chance to win a first prize of £850 and second prize of £250!
Don't miss this opportunity!
Fill in the form below to participate!

Ventures Competition Sign-up ONLY SOAS STUDENTS ALLOWED Event Timing: November 20th, 2018 Event Address: SOAS, TBC

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THINK YOU’VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES? APPLY NOW TO BE ON THE BOARD OF SOAS VENTURES NEXT YEAR!

EMAIL YOUR CV TO: [email protected]

WITH YOUR EMAIL SUBJECT AS ‘APPLICATION + TWO OF THE AVAILABLE POSITIONS’:

President
Vice-President
Director of Marketing and Events
Director of Operations and Communications
Director of Growth
Treasurer

Please attach a cover letter with answers to the following 3 questions (maximum of 150 words for each):

What prompted you to apply for this (these) positions? What interests you about the society?

Briefly discuss your greatest achievement (how you achieved it and why you value it).

How do you go about developing your professional skills and knowledge?

APPLICATIONS CLOSE MARCH 19TH @ MIDDAY, THOSE SUCCESSFUL WILL THEN BE INVITED FOR A BRIEF INTERVIEW AT SOAS!

GOOD LUCK!

Deadline for tickets to the SOAS Law Ball is tonight, make sure to get them before they run out.

It's going to be a night to remember!

Check out the event on facebook with links to where you can find a link to purchase the tickets.

On Wednesday 15th November we have our Alumni Speed Networking event, focused on building links between current students and 3 fantastic SOAS alumni who are setting up businesses or working as freelancers.

So head on down to the careers service in Senate House at 2PM tomorrow to network with some successful individuals!

Exclusively for our society members! Apply now for a summer internship at Macquarie!

https://www.hiredgrad.com/candidate_opportunities.html #/details/59aadb28e4b092c1c3253b6d/ba/59ac5378e4b0244de3d56ee8

HiredGrad - Jobs We match our network of top, fast growing companies with the most established student societies, to find the right candidate for the right job.

Pick your winner! Comment below!

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- Jorge & Armando

DEADLINE PUSHED TO SUNDAY @ NOON!! APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN FLYING IN!! GET YOUR IDEA IN BEFORE ITS TOO LATE!!

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DEADLINE IS TOMORROW AT NOON! GET YOUR APPLICATIONS IN TO BE IN WITH A CHANCE AT WINNING! ALL IT TAKES IS ONE IDEA!

https://goo.gl/forms/82mlxHRMq7o3jHWj2

SOAS Dragons Den Competition Get your brilliant business idea up and running by entering the SOAS Dragons Den Competition. Entering the competition gives you the chance to pitch for a prize of up to £250 plus mentoring from Michael Hayman MBE, founder of Start Up Britain, Seven Hills (communications consultancy) and presenter o...

Apply now!

https://goo.gl/forms/82mlxHRMq7o3jHWj2

SOAS Dragons Den Competition Get your brilliant business idea up and running by entering the SOAS Dragons Den Competition. Entering the competition gives you the chance to pitch for a prize of up to £250 plus mentoring from Michael Hayman MBE, founder of Start Up Britain, Seven Hills (communications consultancy) and presenter o...

Thank you all for coming to our first start up talk!
Soon we will be anouncing all the details about SOAS' own Dragon's Den competition. Stay tuned!

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A high school decided to invest $15,000 in an image-sharing social media startup and today is reaping the benefits.

Intelligent investments in young entrepreneurs have a high return on investment!

A High School Made $24 Million From Snap's IPO They were invited by a parent, who was a venture capital investor.

Even simple ideas can go a long way.

Have an idea for an app? Need financial backing?

Fill out an application present on soasventures.com to become eligible for a £250-500 seed fund.

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