InverEnterPrize

InvEnterPrize is a student ideas competition run annually and now in its tenth year. The competition is open to students and recent graduates to submit their business idea and have a chance to win a £10,000 Alumni funded cash prize, and other cash prizes – including £1,000 from EIBF for the best idea allied to maths, physics, computer science or engineering.

FIRST PLACE: NATURELEAD LTD

Project:

NatureLead Ltd is an innovative business making straws and consumer goods from sugar cane. The straws are crafted from sugar cane fibres and soybean extract, making them a sustainable choice for businesses committed to reducing their environmental footprint.

The team’s vision is to provide 100% naturally disposable fast-moving consumer goods to the food and beverage service industry. Their goal is to offer sustainable alternatives without compromising on user experience. By focusing on wholesaling these eco-friendly products, they aim to make a significant impact on both the environment and the quality of service in the industry.

Students:

  • Liva Zviedre – Computer Science

Awarded: £1,000

POSITIVE FEEDBACK

For a number of years now the Engineers in Business prize has complemented our prestigious InvEnterPrize student and graduate ideas competition, providing recognition for our most entrepreneurial computer science, physics or maths students.

Tony Orme
Enterprise Manager
Aberystwyth University