Enterprise Challenge
24/25 Semester 1 Live Final 19th Nov 2024
Enterprise Challenge: Live Final
The Enterprise Challenge is an 8 week programme, designed to introduce you to fundamental business knowledge delivered by experienced industry speakers.
From ideation sessions through to pitching practice, our participants have put tremendous effort into their business plans, and now, it’s time to celebrate them. Tonight, we’re hearing from teams and individuals, all of whom are pitching for a share of £1,000 prize funding, as well an advanced insights. com discovery programme. Prepare to be inspired!
HEY!
Welcome to the 2024/25 Semester 1 Enterprise Challenge Final!
I’m thrilled to showcase the incredible ideas our students and staff have been developing over the past eight weeks. Each pitch you’ll hear is a one-minute burst of passion and creativity, backed by guidance from our fantastic business mentors.
Enjoy the energy, the ideas, and the drive of our early-stage entrepreneurs as they share their visions. Celebrate the future of entrepreneurship together and let yourself be inspired to take action with your own ideas!
Brian McNicoll
So proud of everyone in The Enterprise Challenge! It’s been incredible watching all your creative ideas come to life. Congratulations on completing the challenge—it’s been a wonderful journey, and we’ve loved seeing your ideas grow. You’ve all shown amazing talent and dedication, and we’re so proud of everything you’ve achieved.
Best of luck with everything ahead— you’re all winners in our eyes. Keep pushing boundaries, keep being amazing, and continue to make an impact!
Paul Hinnrichs & Lilian Truong
Meet the team!
Cheers to the amazing people who made this semester’s Enterprise Challenge a reality.
Big thanks to...
Bob Andrew
Beth Buchanan
Richard Cormack Corrigan
Ryan Coyle
Wendy Crosby
Nathalie Cutting
Beth Forrester
Alan Garratt
Col Gray
Paul Hinnrichs
Jude Hughes
Heidi Le
Emma Loedel
Sandy McCurdy
Brian McNicoll
Ryan Milne
Stuart Milne
Victoria Oziri
Carlota Sainz Cotera
Chris Smyth
Ian Stewart
Lilian Truong
Susan Walker
Cat Ward
Richard Wilson
Afia Zaman
What’s the plan?
Grab a Seat
Come along with us to Dalhousie
Pitches Begin
All teams start presentations
New Ideas Award
Fresh pitches from participants
Voting Food
The audience chooses their favourite
Enjoy a hearty curry from the Uni
Enterprise Challenge Awards
Standout teams in the enterprise competition
Closing
Wrapping up the event with final thoughts and acknowledgments
Who won?
Announcement of the winners
Networking
Connect with peers, mentors, and industry experts
Who’s Judging..?
Nathalie Cutting
High Growth & Entrepreneurs Team Manager
Nathalie Cutting
“It can be hard, but if you’re passionate about it, you will find a way. I see people, who, against all odds, have succeeded, they had this undeniable strength and they pushed past all the doubt, soooooooo many people start from this place, to be where you are, to have the opportunities you do, is a gift, remember that. Let it inspire you to rise above every challenge and make the most of this moment.”
Stuart Milne
Start Up Adviser Business Gateway
Stuart Milne
“Market research is crucial at all stages of running a business, but especially so when starting up. Don’t rely on assumptions or the feedback - good or bad - of your own circle of family or friends. Get out there and do that research along with your business model canvas to see if your business has legs. Talk to real customers, validate your ideas in the market, and analyse your competition to understand the landscape.”
Wizard of Inspiration
Sales Coach Scot
Sandy McCurdy
“Many, many businesses are started by a crazy person with a crazy idea. Experience has made me much more non-judgemental and much more client-focused than if I had not the people that I have worked with. So get on with it!”
Sandy McCurdy Emma Loedel
Senior Enterprise Manager
RAENG Enterprise Hub
Stewart Milne
Emma leads Scotland’s first Enterprise Hub, with global startup and tech experience, she supports innovation and rising entrepreneurs.
Cat Ward
Programme Manager
Tayside, Elevator UK
Cat Ward
“This challenge is a brilliant opportunity not only to learn the fundamentals of business, but to also build a useful network of people who have been there before. Never be afarid to ask for advice, fall in love with the problem, not the solution and stay curious.”
BMC & Competitor Analysis
Value Proposition & Business Form Market Research
Enterprising Team Award:
Elevating Presentations for All Audiences using laser technology
LSR OptiMedi
Our business simplifies healthcare access by providing seamless, one-stop solutions for health services
SkyFlex Drones
Drones for fast, versatile tasks like construction and deliveries. They work in packs, with long-lasting batteries and durable materials
Summit
A social media app for people to learn about Munros and documenting your Munro Journey
YBF: Your Best Fit
A service for retailers that lets customers personalize outfits online, reducing return waste and simplifying shopping
Presented by:
Jeddidiah Daly
Rosie Gallagher
Connor Gray
Presented by:
Katy Brown Teagan Mukaro
Oreoluwa Sarah Oshinn
Presented by:
Jakub Kalan
Presented by:
Rory Smith
Presented by:
Elise Cable Mohab Elghobary
Siddharth Parikh
Nanditha Ram
Elaine White
Our entrepreneurial Masterclasses offer insights into the careers of successful entrepreneurs ranging from diverse backgrounds to interest every University of Dundee school.
New Ideas Teams Award:
Arolax
Arolax provides a refreshing, eco-friendly scent for on-thego wellness
Bioglyc
Bioglyc offers real-time monitoring to protect seniors with T1DM from nighttime hypoglycemia
BuddyGear Gaming
eSports company providing skills and organizing tournament for Gamers Globally
Restaurant that serves Texas style BBQ and other southern foods Campbell Texas BBQ
CityService Genie
An app that connects users with trusted, on-demand home and personal services, and offers convenience
Dundee Land Rejuvenation
Business offering professional pit land restoration
Presented by:
Phonlathi Panaree
Phurich Srisupetkul
Presented by:
Sampoorna Baruah
Ananya Ramalingam
Chinnasamy
Presented by:
Vikas Anand Badigar
Sanisa Venikar
Presented by:
Christian Campbell
Presented by:
Insiya Bhavnagarwala
Hatim Bhavnagarwala
Presented by:
Shamiso Shaline Chipunza
Fochram Arts offers gamification solutions to boost engagement for charities and businesses Fochram Arts
We craft libido-boosting drinks with Cordyceps for energy and sexual health Kedar - EnchantHer
We simplify data analysis with automated workflows and quick, affordable insights LightWave Data
Moo Hues
Moo-Hues makes eco-friendly, odorless paints from cow dung, with insulation and anti-bacterial properties
An alcohol-free spirit from Dundee, offering great taste and health benefits Nae Whiskey
AI tech with face recognition, panic buttons, and weapon detection ensures school safety RoboCop Tech
Chris Fotheringham Presented by:
Inica Fernandes Ridhi Taneja Presented by:
Aakriti Tanwar Presented by:
Suresh Neethimohan
Aradhya Mohan Rakul Syam Presented by:
Mudather Mohamedhassan Clara Seyfried Presented by:
Presented by:
Noman Affaq Muhammad Khan
A vibrant community where fashion meets storytelling, empowering customers to express themselves creatively Scribe Collective
Online website forum which helps to solve daily life problem of people confidentially Solve Your Problem
Presented by:
Jesse Victor-Igwe Joshua Izedome
Presented by:
Abhishek Metiya
Localized smart home service for families with automation, elderly assistance
UK Smart Home Solutions Yin Yang Harp
Creating an instrument that plays both classical East Asian and contemporary Western music
An upscale beauty salon and training school in Dundee, specializing in holistic treatments and ethnic hair braiding House of Ewa
Presented by:
Yihan Tang Luna Li
Presented by:
Presented by:
Tolase Awotunde Louise Pelly
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