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NE Universities Business Plan Competition

(7 January 2004)

Are you a student or recent graduate with an idea that would save energy, or time, or even change the world? Could that idea be turned into a business? Then why not enter the first North East Universities Business Plan Competition.

The competition is open to registered students at the Universities of Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria, Sunderland and Teesside and recent graduates (within the last two years) who currently live in the North East.

The prize fund is an estimated £30,000 made up of cash and in-kind professional services.

Overall first prize is £10,000 with several other awards for runners-up. The closing date is 5.00pm on Friday 30 January 2004. Find out more.