25K Awards Launched

The 2007 25K Award For New Entrepreneurs kicks off for the 7th year. With a top prize of £10,000 and additional prize money totally a further £15,000, the 25K business plan competition was set-up to encourage students, researchers and staff to explore their entrepreneurial potential. As well as financial rewards, the competition also provides participants with an opportunity to access professional mentoring support, networking opportunities, team building opportunities, as well as planning skills and a greater insight into what it takes to start-up a new business. Teams can be composed of both students and staff. Interested? Information sessions are being held by the Northern Ireland Centre for Entrepreneurship (NICENT) on each campus as follows: *Monday 12th of Feb:* B82A31, Belfast Campus @ 12.15-1pm 9F06, Jordanstown Campus @ 4.15-5pm *Tuesday 13th of Feb:* C001 Courtroom, Coleraine Campus @ 12.15 – 1pm *Thursday 15th of Feb:* Martha Magee’s, Magee Campus @ 12.15 1pm If you feel you could have a winning idea come along and find out how you could turn it into a reality! Registration & Closing Date: Registrations should be made via http://www.investmentbelfast.com/25kHome.aspx by the 27th of February. The 2007 25K Award For New Entrepreneurs is sponsored and supported by NICENT and managed by Investment Belfast.