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2021 Downing Enterprise

Closing date: 
Monday, 4 January 2021

Do you have a brilliant business idea? Dream of one day being a successful entrepreneur? Want to be your own boss?

Enter Downing Enterprise 2021 for a chance to receive presentation skills and mentorship from successful Downing alumni working in a wide range of industries such as IP, investment banking and science.

Shortlisted entrants will pitch to the Downing Enterprise Board of Investors in the Howard Theatre for a chance to win up to £2,000, plus the chance to pitch for further investments of up to £30,000!

Previous winners have included RabbleWash Cycle Laundry and Semble, and last year we invested a total of £30,000 in two businesses - an AI assistant for engineers and a technology which can quickly and safely disinfect a hospital room or gym.

Find out more about previous winners, entry rules and the Board of Investors on our website www.downingenterprise.co.uk

At least one member of your team should be a Downing College student or recent (last 5 years) graduate.

Entries close at 23:59 on 4 January 2021.

Entry Form

About us

The Cambridge Centre for Data-Driven Discovery (C2D3) brings together researchers and expertise from across the academic departments and industry to drive research into the analysis, understanding and use of data science and AI. C2D3 is an Interdisciplinary Research Centre at the University of Cambridge.

  • Supports and connects the growing data science and AI research community 
  • Builds research capacity in data science and AI to tackle complex issues 
  • Drives new research challenges through collaborative research projects 
  • Promotes and provides opportunities for knowledge transfer 
  • Identifies and provides training courses for students, academics, industry and the third sector 
  • Serves as a gateway for external organisations 

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