Five IGNITE alumni have been featured in the latest edition of The Bridge, University College Cork's alumni magazine, which celebrates the achievements of graduates making an impact across business, innovation and society.

A new summer entrepreneurship programme empowering women across the UCC community.

Applications are now open for SheBuilds, a new entrepreneurship programme from UCC designed to support women across the UCC community in exploring ideas, building confidence and developing entrepreneurial skills.

Calling Future Founders: Applications Now Open for IGNITE July 2026

Start-ups focused on healthcare, education, and relationships were recognised at the IGNITE Spring Showcase and Awards, highlighting the impact of student-led innovation at UCC.

Calling Future Founders: Applications Now Open for IGNITE April 2026

IGNITE is accepting applications for its 2026 start-up incubation programme, offering over €20,000 in supports. The programme helps early-stage founders turn strong ideas into real, investable ventures. Applications have now closed.

Congrats to Trustap – IGNITE alumnus partners with DoneDeal 

Calling Future Founders: Applications Now Open for IGNITE

Here is our next group of Ignite founders!

Two UCC students were recognised at the 2025 National Student Entrepreneur Awards for their outstanding ventures. David Cashman won the Grant Thornton High Achieving Merit Award and €5,000 for The WellSchools Network and Sean O’Sullivan received the Local Enterprise Office High Achieving Merit Award, also with €5,000, for his innovative product Lion’s Reign.