IGNITE: Ireland’s Leading Start-Up Incubator for Graduates.

Got a Great Idea? Let’s Make It Happen.

IGNITE is Ireland’s leading full-time, in-person start-up programme for recent graduates ready to build something significant. Bring us your business idea, and we’ll help you turn it into a real company,  with expert support, dedicated resources, and no equity taken.

Open to all disciplines and all third-level institutions in Ireland.

Register your interest in the full-time IGNITE programme here.

Backed by a Proven Track Record

Join the ranks of successful IGNITE alumni, including TrustAp, Telea, Vconnecta, Volta Robotics, Zirkulu, and Addaptiv. All businesses that started with an idea and grew into something more.

What You Get

• A programme valued at €20,000 per participant, including a €5,000 stipend
  
  
• One-to-one coaching and tailored mentorship from experienced founders and industry experts
  
  
• Help securing grants, investors, and business supports
  
  
• Desk space at UCC, with access to world-class research, facilities, and networks
  
  
• Training in IP protection, pitch delivery, business strategy and more
  
  

Support That Fits You

Every founder’s journey is different. IGNITE gives you the flexibility to access the right support at the right time

Want to Change the World with Your Idea?

Start here. Start with IGNITE.