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IGNITE is open to recent graduates for the next full-time start-up incubation programme begining July 2024.

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Start-up Supports at UCC

IGNITE can help you whatever stage you're at.

We present every quarter on our progress to experienced entrepreneurs and the LEO - validating the work that we are doing is really empowering and inspires confidence in what we do.

Ailis Crowley, Founder of FASH Forward

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I needed support and mentorship to help to me build out my idea. The business wouldn't be where it is today without the support of IGNITE.

Danny McEnery, Founder of PrimaHealth

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IGNITE has really helped us turned something that was just an idea into a reality. It's a good way of learning if your idea is a viable business.

Elaine Moynihan & Katie McShane, Co-founders of WiseWater Academy

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IGNITE supports me and though mentorship and networking, I know a lot of people now in this area and get the chance to share my ideas.

Jerome Pan, Founder of TalentCen

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The biggest thing I found with IGNITE is coming in and being with likeminded people. I was also given the tools in the workshops that just made things easier.

Shannen O'Reilly, Co-founder of TrustDish

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As part of IGNITE, people have the opportunity to achieve immense growth personally but also for their business.

Elvis Seporaitis, Co-founder of Volta Robotics

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Latest News from IGNITE

IGNITE Applications Closing Next Week

Monday 3 June 2024 is the closing date for applications for the next intake of start-up founders for the next IGNITE programme in July 2024.

UCC IGNITE Awards celebrate business ideas from budding entrepreneurs

Innovation, sustainability and social impact are at the heart of start-up ideas presented at the IGNITE Awards & Showcase in the Hub, University College Cork last evening, April 17th.

Start-Up Lab Grand Pitch Event

On Tuesday 12 March, we hosted the Start-Up Lab Spring 2024 Grand Pitch event and each participant gave a 3-minute pitch to an adjudication panel.

IGNITE Applications Closing Next Week

Monday 26 February 2024 is the closing date for applications for the next intake of participants for the next IGNITE programme which gets underway in April 2024.

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