Innovation Challenge – Serco NorthLink Ferries

Get ready to set sail with the RGU Innovation Challenge in partnership with Serco NorthLink Ferries!

Happening during Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024, on Wednesday 20 November, this exciting event is your chance to showcase your creativity and problem-solving skills while collaborating with industry leaders. Whether you join us in person or online, you'll have the opportunity to tackle real-world challenges and innovate solutions that could shape the future.

NorthLink Ferries

NorthLink Ferries, operated by Serco since 2012, provides essential ferry services between mainland Scotland and the Northern Isles of Orkney and Shetland. They offer both passenger and vehicle transport, ensuring reliable connections for residents and visitors alike. Last year, NorthLink Ferries transported over 400,000 passengers across its routes.

Why Attend?

The transport industry is constantly evolving, facing new challenges, and embracing future technologies. Your innovative idea could make a real difference in the way the company operates! This workshop is a fantastic opportunity to explore new concepts and contribute to the future of NorthLink Ferries.

Please note, you must already hold a Level 1 Innovation Award:

Registration

For those attending online, the event will be held 9:30-12:30.

For those attending in person, the event will be held in the Back Atrium of Sir Ian Wood Building, 13:00-16:00.

If you're a student interested in participating, online or in-person, sign up now via Moodle to secure your spot: