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The initial heats are underway.

The competition to find the best university student and graduate entrepreneurial talent across the country is reaching its climax.

The shortlist for each heat has been finalised and the initial heats are taking place. Good luck to everyone who has progress to the next stage or the awards. You can follow the events on the Shortlists & Winners page.

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Prizes for the winners

  • An overall cash prize of £50,000 to the overall Best Enterprise
  • Cash prizes of up to £5,000 in the initial heats
  • Mentoring packages at both regional and national levels
  • Business networking and promotional opportunities
  • Up to five hours for free legal advice, through LawNet.

Who can enter the Awards?

The Awards are now closed. But you could have entered if:

  • You founded, or co-founded, your own business.
  • You are either currently a student, or you have graduated in the past five years.
  • You are 18 years of age or over.
  • Your business is based in England, Scotland or Wales.
  • Your business has been trading for more than one year.

Awards latest

Entries are now closed for this year. Good luck to those businesses that have made it through to the Initial Heats. Follow their progress here >.

Lloyds TSB Commercial.

Lloyds TSB

Lloyds TSB Commercial supports small and medium sized enterprises with a turnover of up to £15 million. We have experience of providing guidance and support to businesses across all sectors, from sole traders to larger, more well-established companies. Read more about Lloyds TSB Commercial

We place great emphasis on a long-term relationship-led approach to banking and are committed to providing firms with a service that goes beyond day-to-day banking facilities.

We recognise the importance of working closely with our customers to fully understand their needs. We actively seek to meet their funding requirements, whether to launch a new venture, improve liquidity or support expansion.

Our team of dedicated local relationship managers work hard to support our customers and help them achieve their ambitions. We're here to help support and guide businesses through the economic recovery and we encourage our customers not simply to 'survive' but also to find opportunities for growth.

Find out more about Lloyds TSB

National Association of Colleges and University Entrepreneurs.

The National Association of Colleges and University Entrepreneurs

The National Association of Colleges and University Entrepreneurs (NACUE) stimulates university enterprise. NACUE supports, connects and represents student-led enterprise societies, enterprising students and student entrepreneurs in Universities across the UK. Read more about NACUE

Launched in May 2009, NACUE now works with over 70 university enterprise societies across the UK. They support over 85 universities in stimulating student-led activities and represent the views of over 40,000 enterprising students to Government, Industry and Education. The World Economic Forum and the United Nations commend NACUE's activities, and the charity has been recognised by Real Business Magazine as one of the 'Champions of Entrepreneurial Britain.' Founder Victoria Lennox was recently awarded the prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise Promotion.

Find out more about NACUE

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