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Applications are Now Open for a July 2025 Start on the IGNITE Start-Up Incubation Programme

28 Apr 2025
IGNITE is designed to give you the skills, knowledge, and guidance you need when you need it

Applications Are Now Open for a July 2025 Start on the IGNITE Start-Up Incubation Programme

Are you a recent graduate with a big idea for a start-up? Applications are now open for the July 2025 start of IGNITE, Ireland’s leading graduate start-up incubation programme.

IGNITE is designed for graduates who are ready to turn their business ideas into reality. Open to graduates from all disciplines and any third-level institution in Ireland, our programme provides the skills, guidance, and support needed to build and grow your start-up.

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What You’ll Get on the Programme

  • Workshops and Mentoring: Learn directly from seasoned entrepreneurs and industry experts who’ve been where you are.
  • One-to-One Coaching: Expert guidance tailored to you, helping you tackle challenges and move your business forward.
  • Access to UCC Resources: Unlock cutting-edge research and innovation from one of Ireland’s top universities.
  • Funding and Workspace: Get the funding, facilities, and support you need to focus on building your start-up.
  • A Community of Founders: Surround yourself with ambitious entrepreneurs and build a network that will support you long after the programme ends.

Why Join IGNITE?

For more than 15 years, IGNITE has been empowering founders at the earliest stages of their entrepreneurial journey. Our flexible programme is built around your needs, giving you the support, knowledge, and confidence to meet challenges head-on and seize new opportunities.

Ready to Apply?
Applications for our new July start are now open. Don’t miss your chance to take the first step towards building a successful start-up.

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