The Sustainable Development Award (VFA 2026)
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The Sustainable Development Award (VFA 2026)

Masood Entrepreneurship Centre (MEC)
Masood Entrepreneurship Centre (MEC)

The Sustainable Development Award is part of the Venture Further Awards (VFA) 2026, the University of Manchester's flagship startup competition hosted by the Masood Entrepreneurship Centre. This award provides £15,000 in equity-free funding specifically for ventures focused on sustainable development, green innovation, and circular economy solutions. Part of a larger competition offering over £200,000 in equity-free prizes plus £150,000+ in tech/software perks across four tracks.

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Open to current University of Manchester students (all levels, excluding exchange) and alumni who graduated on or after January 1, 2024, with ventures focused on sustainable development.

Avantages et bénéfices

  • Access to over £200,000 in total competition equity-free prizes
  • £150,000+ in software/tech perks (Google Cloud, Notion, GitHub, Miro, Mixpanel)
  • MEC mentoring
  • Venture Builder programme access for winners
  • Track-specific support packs and pitch deck guidance
  • Access to MEC Enterprise Zone co-working space
  • Hybrid founder community access

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