The Inform Prize - Glasgow
Connecting Students, Employers and Innovation
The Inform Prize is a competition designed to bring students and employers together through innovation, collaboration, and fresh ideas. It gives students the opportunity to present their projects to industry leaders, refine their communication skills, and explore real career opportunities in technology. For employers, it opens the door to meet future talent and engage directly with the next generation of problem-solvers.
History of the event
The competition began in Aberdeen in 2014, created by Intelligent Plant as a way to showcase local student talent and connect them with businesses in the region. Since its launch, the Inform Prize has grown into a recognised initiative that highlights the strength of Scotland’s tech community. It has supported students from multiple universities, encouraged collaboration across campuses, and offered employers a unique way to engage with new ideas and potential recruits.
At its heart, the Inform Prize is about bridging academia and industry. The format combines project presentations, Q&A sessions with expert judges, and networking opportunities. Students gain the experience of presenting in a professional setting, while employers get insight into the skills and creativity being developed within Scotland’s universities.
Glasgow 2026 Event
For the second year running, VeryConnect was proud to host the Glasgow Inform Prize in September 2026, bringing together students from across the city’s universities with employers and industry professionals. The event gave students the chance to showcase their digital projects, build connections and share their ideas with people working across Scotland’s technology sector.
Take a look back at some of the moments from this year’s Glasgow Inform Prize, from students showcasing their projects and speaking with industry professionals to the prize presentations and keynote from Heather Thomson, CEO of The Data Lab.
The day brought together students from across Glasgow’s universities to share their ideas, make new connections and celebrate the technology talent developing across the city.
Read more about the 2026 Inform Prize – Glasgow by clicking here.
Inform Prize - Glasgow 2025 event
In September 2025, VeryConnect hosted the first Inform Prize – Glasgow, expanding the competition beyond its original base in Aberdeen. The event welcomed students from universities across Glasgow and connected them with employers ranging from global organisations to fast-growing start-ups.
The day featured keynote talks, networking sessions, and three prize categories recognising the best presentation, strongest technical implementation, and most innovative idea.
Read more about the 2025 Inform Prize – Glasgow by clicking here.
