GLOBAL AMBITION with MERITS & Kildare LEO

- Official Launch

Note: You will receive the access link at 8:30 am on Friday 5th March 

This online interactive event features the official launch of the Global Ambition Programme with Kildare Local Enterprise Office and MERITS, the new Digital Innovation Hub opening in Naas later this year.

The high potential start-up programme is aimed at early-stage and scaling Digital and Tech businesses in Kildare. 

If you're interested in finding out more about the Global Ambition Programme, join us for this networking and information seminar as part of Local Enterprise Week on Friday 5th of March.

The event will feature speakers from Kildare Local Enterprise Office, MERITS Hub and Gateway Consulting. 

About the Global Ambition Program:

What is this course and who is it suitable for?

This programme is for early-stage and scaling Digital and Tech businesses

This course is suitable for companies or promoters who;

• Established businesses, with at least one employee, that have a product or service that is capable of being exported
• Are interested in going through an intensive process to validate themselves and their business
• Want to get their business onto the right footing or developed to scale
• Are interested in attracting investment
• Are interested in going through a project focused process in order to enhance their business opportunity
• Promoters that have ambitious tech projects and may wish to become members of MERITS - the new Digital Innovation Hub opening in Naas later this year.

NOTE

• Business owners or founders will need to attend. It is not suitable for non-key personnel.
• Ideally the business/company will already be trading or formed and seeking to start a period of rapid expansion. However, experienced promoters with early-stage ideas can also be considered.
• If you are not a Digital/Tech business or are only going to serve a local market, this course is not for you. Please refer to your Local Enterprise Office for more information on other options.

Course Outline

• Validating the promoter
• Validating the business opportunity
• Business models and building a Business Plan
• Sales and routes to market
• Finance and investment
• How to build your product
• How to market the product/ service
• Final pitch to an experienced business panel

Application Process

• Read the eligibility criteria above.
• Complete the application form
• Final acceptance onto the course may require you to attend an interview.

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