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New Frontiers Programme at SETU Waterford 

New Frontiers is for potential entrepreneurs who have a well thought-out innovative business idea or an innovative technology that has the potential to be developed into a scalable high potential start-up company. Applicants should have enthusiasm, confidence and single-mindedness about setting up and running your own business and should be committed to spending time on researching the market potential and launching a new business.

This intensive training and support programme provides desk space, mentoring, business master classes, networking plus €15,000 in financial support for eligible phase 2 participants to accelerate business start-ups across the Southeast region. The New Frontiers programme is now entering its eleventh year and is ready to accept new applications.

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For more information on the New Frontiers Entrepreneur Development Programme in this institute and of other students around the country click the link below

 New Frontiers Entrepreneur Programme Information

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  • The New Frontiers Entrepreneur Development Programme is for people with new ideas who are starting scalable knowledge based businesses and have the potential to be transferred to Enterprise Ireland’s High Potential Start-up Unit. It is a structured programme that supports promoters to learn new skills critical at the start-up phase and guides them in the transition to successful self employment. SETU Waterford has been running the Entrepreneur Development Programme successfully for over sixteen years supporting companies such as Engage XR www.engagevr.io, Sonru www.sonru.com/Kargo Commerce www.kargocommerce.com, Taoglas www.taoglas.com, Scurri www.scurri.com, Hybrid Energy www.hybrid.ie and Near Form www.nearform.com. The programme has in the past supported projects diverse as medical components/devices, social media, original food products and software.

  • The New Frontiers Entrepreneur Development Programme is co-located at the ArcLabs Research and Innovation Centre in SETU Waterford and at the Enterprise and Research Incubation Centre (ERIC) in SETU Carlow. Both Centres have strong track records of successfully providing a business incubation environment that supports entrepreneurial development and company growth. The partnership between the two Institutes provides an extensive support network for wider regional business development.

  • This three-phase programme will provide a professional practical support programme targeted at people who are in the early stages of setting up a technology-based or knowledge-intensive business. Training and support will be provided by experienced practitioners through a structured delivery and assessment process which will provide the required assistance and guidance for the development of commercially viable enterprises.

     

    Phase 1
     

    Phase 2
     

    Phase 3
     

    Business Feasibility

    Business Development Business Commercialisation
    6-8 weeks part-time 6 months full-time Customised supports
    Validating the business idea Structured training Route to Market strategies
    Prepare detailed application for
    Phase 2
    Business Mentoring Secure investment
      Investor pitch preparation Scale the business
      Free Hot desk facilities  
     

    Enterprise Ireland funding of €15,000 (conditions apply)

     
      Investor-ready Business Plan  
      Value proposition  
      Fully explored business proposition  
  • Applicants should be prospective entrepreneurs who have a well thought-out innovative business idea or technology that has the ability to be developed into a scalable high potential start-up company. Applicants should have enthusiasm, confidence and single-mindedness about setting up and running your own business. They should also be committed to spending time on researching the market potential and launching a business.  Ineligible businesses include consultancy, training or retail businesses as they would not be regarded as 'an innovative business idea or an innovative technology.

  • The next Phase 1 programme of New Frontiers will commence on 27th February 2024 at SETU Waterford and will be delivered over a 3 week period two evenings a week. If you would like to be considered for Phase 1 of the programme please submit your completed application form no later than 5.00pm on 20th February 2024.  

Dr. Eugene Crehan,   DBA, MBA, PG Dip, FIITD NCGE Fellow (Entrepreneurship Education)

Dr. Eugene Crehan is Director of Programmes at the Centre for Enterprise Development and Regional Economy (CEDRE) where he manages the New Frontiers Programme. He is highly experienced in working with start-ups and early stage businesses as an advisor. His research interest is in the area of investment in high potential businesses and development of competitive advantage. He has lectured in Marketing and Strategic Management at SETU Waterford and UCC. He has significant experience in international business development having held senior management positions with organisations such as Diageo (Baileys), Waterford Crystal and A.T. Cross. He has lived in the USA, Europe and the Middle East and has conducted business in over 50 countries during 18 years of international roles.  He holds BA and MBA Degrees plus a Doctorate in Business Administration and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business in Enterprise Development. He is a Fellow of the Irish Institute of Training & Development, a NCGE Entrepreneurship Educator Fellow plus a European Entrepreneurship Educators Fellow. He served as a Director for Waterford Chamber and was a core member of the marketing committee for the Waterford Tall Ships Race.  www.linkedin.com.in.eugenecrehan 

Arc Labs Research & Innovation Centre, West Campus, Carriganore, WATERFORD

T: 051 - 302953 / 051 -  302949        E: [email protected]     twitter  @newfrontiersse     www.linkedin.com.in.eugenecrehan 

Taoglas CEO inducted into SETU New Frontiers’ entrepreneurial hall of fame 
07 July, 2023

Taoglas CEO inducted into SETU New Frontiers’ entrepreneurial hall of fame 

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Founders of best start-ups honoured at New Frontiers showcase and awards
05 July, 2023

Founders of best start-ups honoured at New Frontiers showcase and awards

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CEO of Taoglas to join the SETU New Frontiers entrepreneurial hall of fame 
20 June, 2023

CEO of Taoglas to join the SETU New Frontiers entrepreneurial hall of fame 

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New Frontiers programme participant speaks of business benefits  
09 June, 2023

New Frontiers programme participant speaks of business benefits  

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SETU’s New Frontiers programme is an invaluable stepping stone to Wexford AI company planning to expand into the UK, USA and Singapore
31 March, 2023

SETU’s New Frontiers programme is an invaluable stepping stone to Wexford AI company planning to expand into the UK, USA and Singapore

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SETU Waterford invite early-stage entrepreneurs to apply for award winning New Frontiers programme
19 October, 2022

SETU Waterford invite early-stage entrepreneurs to apply for award winning New Frontiers programme

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2022 New Frontiers participants showcased their start-ups to the business and investment communities in the south east.
15 August, 2022

2022 New Frontiers participants showcased their start-ups to the business and investment communities in the south east.

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South east start-ups invited to apply for share of New Frontiers funding
20 August, 2021

South east start-ups invited to apply for share of New Frontiers funding

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Solo founder praises benefits of New Frontiers support system
30 July, 2021

Solo founder praises benefits of New Frontiers support system

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New Frontiers gave Jens the support needed to begin his journey
28 July, 2021

New Frontiers gave Jens the support needed to begin his journey

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WIT and ITC secure €3m for New Frontiers entrepreneur development programme
09 July, 2021

WIT and ITC secure €3m for New Frontiers entrepreneur development programme

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OmniSpirant accessed funding, support and peer networks through New Frontiers
05 July, 2021

OmniSpirant accessed funding, support and peer networks through New Frontiers

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New Frontiers helps bring skincare products one step closer to market
30 June, 2021

New Frontiers helps bring skincare products one step closer to market

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New Frontiers described as a ‘game changer’ for Wexford-based Buyerpix
31 May, 2021

New Frontiers described as a ‘game changer’ for Wexford-based Buyerpix

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CEO of workplace wellbeing company Zevo Health shares New Frontiers benefits
25 May, 2021

CEO of workplace wellbeing company Zevo Health shares New Frontiers benefits

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Waterford putting INNOVATION on the map in WIT’s West Campus
25 September, 2020

Waterford putting INNOVATION on the map in WIT’s West Campus

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Entrepreneur programme alumni expand global footprint with Modern Hire
31 July, 2020

Entrepreneur programme alumni expand global footprint with Modern Hire

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Entrepreneurs participate in WIT New Frontiers Virtual Showcase
28 July, 2020

Entrepreneurs participate in WIT New Frontiers Virtual Showcase

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New Frontiers recognises top entrepreneurs in Class of 2019
17 October, 2019

New Frontiers recognises top entrepreneurs in Class of 2019

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New Frontiers participant wins IBYE Kilkenny with Motoklik
20 May, 2019

New Frontiers participant wins IBYE Kilkenny with Motoklik

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New Frontiers provides an environment where you are surrounded by entrepreneurs
14 August, 2018

New Frontiers provides an environment where you are surrounded by entrepreneurs

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From idea to paying customers with the New Frontiers programme
08 August, 2018

From idea to paying customers with the New Frontiers programme

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Kilkenny based Jens Kopke tells us why New Frontiers was so important to developing his business
31 July, 2018

Kilkenny based Jens Kopke tells us why New Frontiers was so important to developing his business

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New Frontiers gave us the building blocks to move from business idea to investor ready business
24 July, 2018

New Frontiers gave us the building blocks to move from business idea to investor ready business

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Thanks to New Frontiers we understand a lot more about investors and how to champion our business
17 July, 2018

Thanks to New Frontiers we understand a lot more about investors and how to champion our business

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