Now Recruiting for Phase 2 of the New Frontiers Programme

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Applications for Phase 2 of Enterprise Ireland's New Frontiers Programme are now being accepted. The programme is due to commence in late September 2014 at The LINC at the Institute of Technology Blanchardstown.

The New Frontiers Programme is Enterprise Ireland’s national entrepreneur development programme. If you have an innovative business idea and are planning to establish and run your own company, the New Frontiers Programme could be for you.

The programme provides knowledge intensive, export oriented companies with a package of supports to help accelerate the business and to equip participants with the skills and contacts that they need to successfully start and grow their company.

The application deadline is 17:00 on August 5th 2014 for Phase 2 applications. Further details on the programme, including information on eligibility criteria and different programme phases can be found at www.newfrontiersprogramme.com.

What does New Frontiers provide Entrepreneurs?

  • Training in all areas of business including financial management, market research & validation, business process, patenting, product development, sales training.
  • Mentoring from experienced business advisers and practitioners.
  • Office and other business incubation facilities.
  • €15,000 scholarship to cover full-time participation in the six month course.
  • Networking with other entrepreneurs and business development agencies.
  • Introductions to seed and early stage capital investment networks.
  • Access to entrepreneurship best practice, both national and international.
  • Peer-group learning from participants in the region and across the country.
  • Access to the expertise in Enterprise Ireland through our Market Research Centre.
  • Expertise from the Institutes of Technology and the supportive environment of their business incubation centres.

To find out more, visit www.newfrontiersprogramme.com or email Theresa.Vallom@itb.ie.