Flare

The University of Hertfordshire’s enterprise ideas challenge, Flare, is a highly competitive annual competition that gives Herts student and alumni entrepreneurs the support and training they need to bring their business ideas to life, no matter how far along they are in development.

Entrants can test their concepts in a safe and constructive environment, taking home individual cash prizes across categories. Winners are announced at an energising awards ceremony, where finalists have a chance to connect with other business owners, investors and our generous sponsors.

Winner: WattFlow

Project:

Fidelis Odok (Major in MSc Electronics Engineering) was awarded a £3,000 Engineers in Business prize for his innovation WattFlow.  Fidelis (right) was presented with his prize by Professor Pandelis Kourtessis, Associate Dean Research and Enterprise.

With a passion for sustainable energy solutions, WattFlow develops low-cost energy devices and AI-powered battery management systems. WattFlow strives to make clean energy affordable and accessible, addressing the environmental challenges of classic electricity generation methods.

Positive feedback

We have numerous undergraduate and postgraduate students in the School of Physics, Engineering & Computer Science, working on exciting and innovative projects. Being supported by the Engineers in Business Fellowship enables us to reach out to these enterprising students and offer them the financial support to get their ideas off the ground. By engaging in the Flare competition process students also have an opportunity to cross-collaborate with entrepreneurial students from different parts of the University. The EIBF mentoring support, plus the chance to compete in the Engineers in Business Champion of Champions, is really the icing on the cake!

Kate Serby
Enterprise Adviser and Flare Ignite Competition Lead
University of Hertfordshire