Computer Science student Omar Iqbal has been shortlisted for an award at the 2017 Santander Universities Entrepreneurship Awards.
Omar, who is studying the MComp Computer Science degree, has made it to the semi-finals in the Pre-revenue Category for his proposal, a talking digital set-top box to help visually impaired people.
The Santander Universities Entrepreneurship Awards aim to give a financial boost to student and graduate business ventures in their early stages, with prizes ranging from cash, mentoring and start-up support.
Omar will now pitch his proposal at the semi-final, which is taking place in Newcastle on Tuesday 27th of June, for his place on the accelerator week and final.