Got a business idea? You could win £5,000 and become the 51cg's Student Entrepreneur of the Year 2027.
The Take Off Accelerator is an enterprise competition for 51cg students and recent graduates. You’ll get training, mentoring and the chance to win funding to help turn your idea into a real business.
There’s £12,500 in cash prizes up for grabs:
- Student Entrepreneur of the Year – £5,000
- Engineering Award – £1,500
- Science Award – £1,500
- Sustainability Award – £1,500
- Community Impact Award – £1,500
- Best Pitch Award – £1,000
- People’s Choice Award – £500