The Global Sirius Programme for students and graduate entrepreneurs



The Sirius Programme aims to attract the brightest and best students and graduate entrepreneurs to set up their businesses in the UK.

Whether you have an early idea or an established business plan apply to this programme, one of the most comprehensive start-up packages offered globally. Successful applicants will receive a comprehensive package including financial contribution, a place in one of the world's best business accelerator programmes, and support to gain clients and funding to create a successful business.

ELIGIBILITY: Current university students (BA/BSc/Masters/Research degree), undergraduate students who graduated in 2011 or later, and postgraduate students (Masters, PhD, or MBA) students whose courses ended in 2011 or later, are all eligible to enter. If you fit into one of those categories, you are eligible to enter from anywhere in the world.


RULES AND REGULATIONS:The programme consists of two streams: the idea stream and business stream.
For the idea stream: If you have an initial concept that hasn't been put into practice yet, this is the right stream for you. We're looking for individuals or teams with outstanding entrepreneurial potential, who can make a lasting impact in the UK.
For the business stream: If you have already started out with a business (anything from a proof of concept/prototype/beta version to a early stage startup), enter the 'Business stream'.

PRIZE: Successful applicants will receive a support and landing package which is the first of its type in Europe. The package is intended to minimize any issues that an individual moving to a new country might encounter, so they can enter straight in to a supportive and appropriate eco-system when they arrive in the UK. This includes financial support of £12,000 per founder of investment in your business, and a place in a top business accelerator programme. A full list of the benefits can be viewed here.

More details here: http://www.naijacompetitions.com/2013/09/the-global-sirius-programme-for.html