The Dragons are back for 2019
It's official - they are BACK!
The QUB Dragons Den is back for 2019 and on offer for the winner is a £15,000 prize pot that includes:
- £3,000 from the Engineer's Business Fund
- 1 year's office space in The Hatch
- £1,000 worth of free legal support from Tughans
Our very own Catherine Martin will take a seat for a third year as a Dragon in the Den.
Applications must be made via the QUB website by 12 noon, 1 February 2019. Application forms and full terms and conditions are available on the QUB Dragons Den webpage.
Shortlisted applicants will:
- be in with a chance to walk away with everything they need to launch their business
- master the boardroom pitch through training and first-hand experience
- ramp up their business skills through pitching, networking and receive mentoring on topics such as: Pitching Skills, Marketing, Finance and Legal Issues
- meet ambitious and successful entrepreneurs
Process overview
| Round 1 | |
| Wed 20 Feb | 'Pitching Skills' workshop to get you ready |
| Wed 27 Feb | Deliver a 2 minute 'Quick Pitch' to a panel of judges |
| 10 will be shortlisted for Round 2... | |
| Round 2 | |
| Wed 20 Mar | Pitch to the real Dragons: John McKee (Linkubator); Catherine Martin (CavanaghKelly); Andrew Kirke (Tughans); Lousie Smyth (MSC Group); David Moore (QUBIS) |
| Thurs 21 Mar | Winners announced at the SU Awards |
*Details correct at time of publishing - Please visit the QUB Dragons Den webpage to confirm details
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