The hunt for the nation’s best business ideas has officially launched - and it’s bigger and better than ever with more than £1,000,0000 worth of fantastic 'money can’t buy' opportunities up for grabs. Crowdfunder has partnered with Virgin Media Business, alongside LinkedIn to power VOOM 2016 - and this year for the first time there’s the chance to crowd fund projects to turn votes into pound notes. The competition includes a Guinness World Record attempt, a huge public vote and a series of face-to-face workshops with a stellar line-up of judges - amazing opportunities to get your business talked about by some of the best-known business men and women in the UK. With Crowdfunder there is also the chance to win an additional £50,000 in cash and prizes, including a JCDecaux media campaign. VOOM 2016 is open to start-ups, small businesses, social enterprises and growing businesses based anywhere in the UK and Ireland. So spread the word, register here vmbvoom.com - and get ready to #VOOM! Pssst... keep an eye out for the NACUE Varsity Pitch launching in May.
The difference we make
Lister Rossel - Finalist
I just wanted to say thank you for your support in the whole process of the competition. This experience has been wonderful, not just because the guidance, which was a great way to understand the business itself, but also, because the team was very inspiring to improve and shape the product.
Jamie Rawsthorne - Finalist
I just wanted to drop a note saying thanks putting on the NACUE varsity pitch. We met some awesome people throughout the process, especially Jacques and David Trayford and I'm looking forward to keeping in touch with them along with the rest of the finalists. The pitches were all brilliant yesterday as well, I'm looking forward to seeing where we all end up and I'm glad I got to be a part of it all.
Ryan Robinson - Aeropowder - Winners 2017
For both Elena and myself, winning the previous Varsity Pitch Competition was definitely a highlight at the end of the year. The prize has been invaluable in allowing AEROPOWDER to continue its product development work. If we could give any advice to anyone out there, it’s to make sure you go for it! Pitching in front of such an experienced panel is always a great experience, no matter the outcome. We are extremely grateful to NACUE and Tata for the opportunity to take our company further and try to make a real difference.
Montez Blair
@DwainReid spoke pure knowledge at The Student Enterprise Conference @unilincoln. "Networks define net worth"@SE_LboroLdn #NACUE #SEC2017
André Tieni Vidigal
Just took part in an insightful workshop on investment pitch delivered by @SamanthaJDeakin from @CampusCapital ? #sec2017 #entrepreneurship
Harlow College
“We gained new contacts @SEC2017 & even a branding design job from a business who work with @UnlocEnterprise. Great portfolio building opp!”
DigitalDinos
Had a great weekend @SEC2017, ending with a brilliant Skype keynote! #NACUE2017
GlobalHE
At #SEC2017 David Trayford talks priorities of pitching - @NACUE | great event at @unilincoln
sheridan chilvers
Great session on sources of funding for start-ups. @NACUE #SEC2017 @dontsettlelive @_tnec
South Coast Apparel
Such inspirational talks happening over the weekend from some amazing people @SEC2017 @UnlocEnterprise #nacue #sec2017 #studententerprise
Harvey Morton IT
Wow, the audience at #SEC2017 was incredible. Thanks for all of your questions and overwhelming response guys! @NACUE