The time commitment for Phase 1 of this programme for early stage entrepreneurs is just two evenings per week, starting from 15 September 2020
Early-stage entrepreneurs from across the south east are invited to apply for the six week New Frontiers programme. The extended deadline for applications is 10 September 2020 at 4pm. Applicants apply online at www.wit.ie/newfrontiers.
The programme is run by the SETU School of Business from ArcLabs, the innovation hub based at WIT’s West Campus, Carriganore, Waterford.
Past participants say the free course has saved them from making the wrong financial decisions in relation to their business, as well as giving them the tools to take their idea or start-up to the next step.
New Frontiers Programme Manager at Waterford Institute of Technology, Dr Eugene Crehan explains the time commitment for Phase 1 is just two evenings per week, starting from 15 September 2020.
“The impact of Covid-19 will result in innovation and people who are inspired to come up with digital solutions and new ways of doing business. Phase 1 of the programme will help would-be entrepreneurs or innovating start-ups and small businesses develop their ideas. Some participants will go onto Phase 2 which starts in December.”
In 2016 €1.5m in Enterprise Ireland funding was announced to support early-stage entrepreneurs over five years across the south east region. Successful applicants to Phase 2 received €15,000 financial support available to further develop their innovative business start-up. Paid in tax free monthly instalments of €2,500 for six months, this financial support gives people the chance to develop their business while getting paid to do so.
A number of programme participants have gone on to secure Enterprise Ireland Compatitive Start Funding or to participate in the NDCR at ArcLabs accelerator.
- Aidan Foley, Raceix, Ardmore, Co. Waterford
- Fergal Dearle, Stackolater, Baldwinstown, Co. Wexford
- David Creevy, Sipario, New Ross, Co. Wexford
Over the summer an online virtual showcase of the most recent New Frontiers participants took place.
Awards and winners:
- Best Business Plan: Niamh Byrne, Buyerpix, Gorey, Co Wexford
- Most Innovative Idea: Laurence Fitzhenry, OcuDelLtd, Mullinavat, Co Kilkenny
- Best Business Opportunity: Martin Phelan, Jenkinstown Co Kilkenny, Bull Shark Technologies Ltd
Their showcase can be found online at:
Facebook.com/NewFrontiersSouthEast/
And on LinkedIn via the LinkedIn profile of programme leader Dr Eugene Crehan
Laurence Fitzhenry: https://youtu.be/uRs8Q0UYAvA
Colin Brett: https://youtu.be/AyZvjoCRMvg
Niamh Byrne: https://youtu.be/OEGCgIQ8W18
Richard Schumann: https://youtu.be/eoqYLyR3K7s
Denise O’Connell: https://youtu.be/01aaZPVK_tk
Martin Phelan: https://youtu.be/-zywX5x68po
Daithi O’Connell: https://youtu.be/jX6X8foJAI4
Ben Cronin: https://youtu.be/X0QJr4v0tqU