16/07/2026
Fifteen years ago, Converge was founded on the belief that Scotland’s university research and innovation should have every opportunity to drive meaningful change.
Since then, and in close collaboration with Scotland’s universities, we have supported thousands of academic innovators whose ideas are helping to shape industries, improve lives and drive economic growth.
We’re proud of what has been achieved together, and even more excited about what comes next...Converge 2.0!
Building on our 15-year legacy of championing academic entrepreneurship, Converge will enter a new chapter in 2027. By evolving and expanding our offering, we will empower more innovators than ever before to transform world-changing research and innovation into real-world impact.
Through stronger sector alignment, enhanced training and deeper connections with industry experts, our innovators will gain the insight, networks and support needed to accelerate their journey to scale.
By working hand-in-hand with Scotland’s universities, we will inspire and embed a culture of innovation and enterprise across their communities, helping entrepreneurship thrive at every level.
Alongside this, a stronger global profile for Scotland’s most promising innovations and a vibrant and engaged alumni community will create lifelong relationships that inspire collaboration, unlock opportunities, and fuel the success of the next generation.
To mark our 15th year, we’ve compiled a short film celebrating just some of the extraordinary people we’ve met along the way - solving complex problems, breaking new ground and achieving remarkable things.