How to apply and competition timetable
Check out the competition key dates below. To enter, complete your Round 1 questions and submit via Handshake.
Competition timetable
| Date | Flare event | Please note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 3 March 2025 | Competition opens | Flare 2025 competition opens for entries. |
| Friday 31 March 2025 | Round 1 entry deadline | Only eligible entries will be considered (subject to the terms and conditions). Round 1 entries must be submitted by 23:59. |
| Friday 25 April 2025 | Successful entrants notified | Round 1 results will be announced by email to all applicants. All successful applicants will need to confirm participation in the final and agree to attend all relevant support sessions to prepare for their finalist pitches. |
| Wednesday 21 May 2025 | Flare finalists pitching day and awards event | All finalists will need to be available on this date to pitch their business ideas to the judging panel. |