Get in Touch

Map Location

021 428 5200

South Cork

...Let's talk business

Are You A Recent Graduate with a Great Business Idea? IGNITE 2016 - Closing Date - 29th May 2015.

Are You A Recent Graduate with a Great Business Idea?

Are You A Recent Graduate with a Great Business Idea? IGNITE 2016 - Closing Date - 29th May 2015.

The closing date for IGNITE 2016, the 6th IGNITE Graduate Business Innovation Programme is fast approaching - Friday 29th May 2015.

IGNITE is a 9 month incubation programme designed to support recent graduates to turn an innovative product or service idea into a sustainable business. The programme is open to 3rd level graduates in any discipline from any 3rd level institution. 

The programme comprises: 

  • - A comprehensive Start Your Own Business Programme with 30 days of workshops, seminars and guest speakers events 
  • - Business advice and guidance from on-site business mentor 
  • - Start-up funding and advice and guidance on accessing further funding 
  • - Office accommodation in UCC’s Western Gateway Building 
  • - One to one business mentoring from leading entrepreneurs 
  • - Information and advice from IGNITE’s Industry Partners 
  • - Access to key entrepreneur networks and regular networking events 
  • - Support of UCC’s academic, research and commercialisation expertise


Past participants include Dr Sinead Bleiel of AnaBio Technologies Ltd, Brendan Finucane of Vconnecta, Jayne Ronayne of KonnectAgain, Eoin O'Carroll and Kevin Bambury of Portable Medical Technology, Ross O'Dwyer and Richard Barrett of PunditArena, Sarah Dineen of Uniwink, Declan Gordon of Mohago, Dr Liam Ryan of MR Food Innovation, Stephanie Lynch of OnTheQT and others. 

Application details and lots more at http://ignite.ucc.ie