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

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

IGNITE is Ireland’s leading start-up programme for recent graduates with bold ambitions. If you’ve got a business idea, we’ll help you turn it into a real company. We provide expert support, dedicated resources, and no equity taken.

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

Applications are now open for our January 2026 start. Apply 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.