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L-R Grainne Walsh, Dr Aisling O'Neill, David Scanlon, Gemma Purcell and Madison Roche
South East Technological University (SETU) has launched a new entrepreneurship programme called StartX.
The programme will support four cohorts of ambitious early-stage innovators with pre-accelerator programmes running between March and May 2024. Each pre-accelerator programme is thematically focused on a specific area of innovation which aligns with the research areas of the four Technology Gateways within SETU: Design+; PMBRC; SEAM; and the ICS Technology Gateway at Walton Institute
Over the course of the programme, participants will gain a better understanding of entrepreneurship, and will be provided with best-in-class tools to think clearly about the opportunities they wish to pursue. The StartX programme will be delivered in-person, at a range of venues across the south east, including SETU Carlow campus.
The programme is fully funded by SETU, and will be delivered by Resolve Partners, a specialist innovation advisory firm, with a long and successful track record of delivering innovation development programmes in the south east region.
Speaking about the programme, Dr James O’Sullivan, Head of Innovation and Commercialisation at SETU, said, “As the fulcrum for innovation in the region, supported by our internationally renowned Gateways, SETU is delighted and excited to be in a position to provide this wonderful opportunity to train and work with our entrepreneurial community. StartX is uniquely designed for regional engagement between participants and SETU to develop the most impactful start-up environment.”
StartX participants will come from a variety of backgrounds including the academic community, early-stage entrepreneurs, and local businesses looking for an innovative edge to fuel their growth. In addition to the excellent programme content, participants will be in-line to compete for cash prizes, hot-desking facilities at Arclabs and ERIC, and free consultancy sessions with leading professional services firms. They will also join in a leading innovation conference taking place in May 2024, to coincide with the programme finish date.
For more information on StartX and how to apply visit setu.ie/startx
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