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IGNITE Start-Up Incubation Programme - October 2024 start
22 Aug 2024
IGNITE is a start-up incubation programme for founders working on their start-up idea. The programme is open to recent graduates in any discipline from any 3rd level institution in Ireland. It includes essential workshops and seminars, entrepreneur guest speakers, mentoring with experienced entrepreneurs and business owners, funding and workspace offered on a flexible basis so you get the skills and knowledge, advice and guidance you need when you need it. And we don’t take equity in your start-up.
Closing date for applications is Monday 26 August
Interviews for those shortlisted: Monday 2 Sept
Programme Start Date: Monday 7 October
Applications open 4 times a year so if you're not ready to apply now, you can register for one of their next programmes.
Eligibility
Who can apply?
IGNITE is open to recent graduates with an Ordinary Bachelor Degree, Honours Bachelor Degree, Masters Degree, Doctoral Degree, Higher Diploma or Post-Doctoral Diploma (NFQ Level 7, 8, 9 or 10 qualification) in any discipline from any 3rd level institution. It is expected that most applicants will graduate in the year in which they begin the programme. In certain cases, applicants may have graduated in the immediately previous 2-3 years and either a) continued in postdoctoral research, b) started developing the business on a full-time or part-time basis or c) engaged in relevant work experience.
If you would like to find out more about the IGNITE programme and how we can help you launch your start-up, please email jendoran@ucc.ie to arrange a one to one meeting. Please include a broad outline of your business idea with your email.
To find out more: https://www.ucc.ie/en/ignite/supports/start-upfounders/