STUDENTS at Aberystwyth University are being given the opportunity to fulfil their entrepreneurial dreams in a Dragon’s Den-style competition.

The InvEnterPrize competition offers up to £10,000 to the winning individual or team, which can be used to invest in equipment, facilities or professional services to turn their invention or business start-up idea into a reality.

If a student or group of students, who have an idea for a new product or service which they could turn into a successful venture, are chosen finalists they will have the chance to pitch the idea to a panel of the university business alumni.

The winning entry will receive a prize package including support and investment worth up to a maximum of £10,000 to start the business.

Careers Consultant at Aberystwyth University Tony Orme said: “Students have access to some of our most influential business alumni; to pick their brains and find out the secret to success. The money is a wonderful assistance to start-up costs but it is the advice and support that will be most valuable. We are lucky to have graduates that want to give back and be involved with the students and their generosity, in time and funds is inspirational.”

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