Converge Challenge winner 2017UofG graduate Corien Stael scooped the Converge Challenge Design and Creativity Prize at an awards ceremony on 28 September 2017.

Corien was recognised for her innovative product ‘WheelAir'; a battery powered airflow wheelchair back-rest cushion designed to be more supportive and increase comfort.

The Design and Creativity prize champions ideas in digital media, textiles, architecture and design and is valued at £31,500 including £15,000 in cash and £16,500 in business support.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon attended the ceremony and said: “Well done to all of the winners and finalists of this year’s Converge Challenge. Awards like Converge are a fantastic way of developing the talents of Scotland’s many young entrepreneurs and innovators.  But they’re also an opportunity to showcase one of Scotland’s great traditional strengths – generating new ideas, products and technologies, supported by our world-class educational institutions.

“I want to see a ‘can do’ culture define us as a country on every level, and the talent and determination of these finalists shows that we are well on the way to fulfilling that vision.”

To find out more about the Converge Challenge visit: Converge Challenge

First published: 29 September 2017

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