Grey outside ☁️ Rare inside.
This morning a small group gets two hours with Bayile Adeoti, founder of Dechomai and co-founder of BobbAI, entrepreneur, ecosystem builder, and leadership coach - as part of our Data Equity Incubator.
Intimate. In person. The kind of session you don't often get access to.
Last minute? Still welcome. No childcare? Bring them - we've got books and games sorted.
10am–12pm | Bright Red Triangle, 10 Bainfield Drive Edinburgh
#DataEquityIncubator #GlobalMajority #BrightRedTriangle #Edinburgh
Big energy at @edinburghcollege yesterday 🪨📰✂️
Our latest Freelance Academy with Year 2 performing arts students (dance, acting + more) was LOUD in the best way 👏
We kicked things off with Rock Paper Scissors (inspired by @duncanjwardle ) and within minutes the whole room was cheering each other on, just wait for the video 🔊😄
Exactly the kind of energy we love.
We run our Freelance Academy every month with partners like Edinburgh College + @qmuni , helping people build the skills and confidence to go freelance.
Anyone interested in Freelancing can come along, Want to join one? 👇
/events (Link in bio)
Got an idea you’ve been thinking about? 💡
The Appin Entrepreneurship Prize 2026 is your chance to take it further and win £2,000 to bring it to life.
Open to all @edinburghnapier students, from any course, at any stage. Whether it’s just an idea or something you’ve already started, you can apply.
What you’ll get:
• Support from experienced advisers
• Help developing your idea and pitch
• The chance to present to expert judges
• £2,000 cash prize
• Ongoing support from Bright Red Triangle
🎥 You’ll also submit a short video (max 2 mins) explaining who you are, your idea, and why it matters. Don't worry, It doesn’t need to be polished!
⏰ Deadline: 25 May (12 noon)
📍 Final: 16 June
If you’ve been waiting for a sign to take your idea seriously, this is it.
🔗 Link in bio to apply
#EdinburghNapier #ENU #StudentStartups #Entrepreneurship #SideHustle #Innovation #BrightRedTriangle
It would be great to see more @edinburghnapier talent in the mix for this one 👇
🚀 SantanderX UK Awards 2026 - deadline approaching fast!
If you’re building, launching, or growing a venture, this is a fantastic opportunity to get your work in front of the right people.
💡 What’s up for grabs?
• £150,000 in equity-free funding
• 9 winners across 3 categories
• Chance to represent the UK at the global finals
• Access to expert-led webinars for all applicants
👥 Who can apply?
• University – students or very early-stage ideas
• Startup – early-stage businesses ready to scale
• SME – established ventures looking to grow further
⏰ Deadline: 6 May 2026
Whether your idea is just getting started or already gaining traction, it’s well worth putting your name forward.
🔗 Apply here via link in our bio
🚀 Students at @edinburghnapier , @qmuni & @edinburghcollege - this is for you
You can now register your interest for the MyEdinburgh Social Innovation Challenge - an 8-week programme where you’ll work in teams to explore real community challenges across Edinburgh and develop practical, real-world solutions.
This isn’t a one-off workshop, it’s a hands-on experience where you’ll:
✨ Work with real communities
✨ Build teamwork + leadership skills
✨ Gain experience employers actually value
✨ Create something with real impact
📍 Edinburgh
🗓 Starts Monday 27 April
🕒 Mondays, 6–9pm - Online and in-person sessions
🎓 Open to all subjects
⚠️ Important: This is a full 8-week programme, so please only register if you can commit to all sessions.
👥 Spaces are limited, around 30 students will take part
👉 Register your interest and we’ll be in touch, link in bio.
@challengesgroup@myed.inburgh
£5,000 for your business 👀
Are you an @edinburghnapier student, staff member or recent grad with a business?
You could get £5,000 funding through the Santander Enterprise Fund to help grow what you’ve started.
Use it for:
✨ equipment
✨ marketing
✨ websites or apps
✨ events, exhibitions & travel
📅 Deadline: 24 April 2026
💡 This is a competitive fund and you’ll need to show progress and clear plans for growth.
👉 Apply now via the link in bio
👉 Or get support from the BRT team: [email protected]
What’s coming up at Bright Red Triangle this spring 👀
We’ve got a series of events designed to help you build skills, develop ideas and connect with other founders and creatives.
📅 17 Mar – Freelance Academy
📅 26 Mar – Your First AI Assistant
📅 30 Mar – AMPLIFY: Women in Creative Practice [Guest Speaker: Photographer, filmmaker and creative researcher Dr Saskia Coulson]
📅 9 Apr – Pricing & Finding Your First Customer
📅 7 May – Communicate, Pitch & Network Your Ideas
Whether you're starting a business, freelancing, or developing a new idea, there’s something for you.
🔗 Check out all upcoming events via the link in our bio.
📍 Today we were out and about at Edinburgh College Milton Road Campus delivering 1:1 business support. We love getting out across Edinburgh and Lothians to meet founders where they are.
We offer free enterprise support across
🎓 Edinburgh Napier University
🎓 Queen Margaret University
🎓 Edinburgh College
Got an idea, side-hustle or early venture?
Get in touch – we’d love to help you take the next step. 🚀
@edinburghcollege@qmuni@edinburghnapier
Thinking about turning your ideas, research or passion into a business? 🤔 Don't miss the FREE @convergechallenge workshops this March for staff, students & grads across all Scottish unis!
Great for anyone exploring #entrepreneurship! 🚀
Find out more: convergechallenge.com/workshops/
This week our team sat in on a business class and it got us thinking about #unstuckness.
So many founders feel they need a perfect idea before they start – but research shows we move forward by doing, not waiting.
As Herminia Ibarra explains, we act our way into new futures through small experiments and learning by doing (see Working Identity: Unconventional Strategies for Reinventing Your Career).
Feeling stuck? Let’s help you take your first step 👉
/get-started-with-brt
Ready to put your disruptive business idea to the test? @convergechallenge 2026 is now accepting applications.
Open to the brightest minds across Scotland’s universities - from researchers and creators to inventors - Converge is on the lookout for a new wave of academic innovators to join their prestigious 2026 cohort.
Providing a safe space to test and validate your business idea, their entrepreneurial programme is your opportunity to access:
➡ Expert-led business training tailored specifically for academics
➡ Active feedback as you develop your business proposition
➡ Peer-to-peer networks connecting you to a community of visionary founders
➡ Generous equity-free funding for the best projects
➡ Project visibility via their national platform
Check @convergechallenge Instagram and apply via the link in their bio by 2 April
![What’s coming up at Bright Red Triangle this spring We’ve got a series of events designed to help you build skills, develop ideas and connect with other founders and creatives. 17 Mar – Freelance Academy 26 Mar – Your First AI Assistant 30 Mar – AMPLIFY: Women in Creative Practice [Guest Speaker: Photographer, filmmaker and creative researcher Dr Saskia Coulson] 9 Apr – Pricing & Finding Your First Customer 7 May – Communicate, Pitch & Network Your IdeasWhether you're starting a business, freelancing, or developing a new idea, there’s something for you. Check out all upcoming events via the link in our bio.](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6742533133412138643935_0_35594e33e354fa74e08a1782f8f655d9.jpg?o=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&h=1fd79224d3847c3caaa805fe62209ff9)
