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Are you a prospective founder in the deeptech space? Or do you have an idea in AI, Insurtech or Healthtech? Or maybe you don't have an idea... but you'd like to join someone that does?    Register for Techstars Startup Weekend (July 26th - 28th) to learn what it really takes to innovate, disrupt, and start a company from people who’ve been there before - https://lu.ma/xh1th285   This event is brought to you by Techstars in partnership with the Queen's University Belfast and QUBIS Ltd, the commercial arm of Queen's.    Techstars Startup Weekend is a 3-day long event designed to foster startup innovation at a record pace while connecting the local startup ecosystem and developing long-term support networks for all our aspiring founders. In just 54 hours, participants will get a chance to create a new team, ideate and validate their concept, receive mentorship and pitch your idea to a panel of judges.    What you need to attend: ➡️ Your good humor, open-mindedness, creativity and ideas. ➡️ You do not need a startup idea to attend the event – you can either join forces with someone who has an idea, or simply ideate a new one with your team! ➡️ Your laptop, or any technological device you may need to work effectively throughout the weekend. ➡️ Your motivation! This will be an incredible experience. What you will get out of the experience: ➡️ Meet inspirational like-minded entrepreneurs, investors and ecosystem stakeholders of the Northern Irish ecosystem. ➡️ Form a team, test and iterate on a startup idea, receive mentorship and advice from seasoned mentors, and pitch in front of a panel of experts to receive feedback. Get the full startup experience in only 54 hours! For more information, click here - https://lnkd.in/ebN6ESng #StartupWeekend #QueensUniversity #Techstars #Belfast #QUBIS #TSWDeepTechBelfast   Emilie Vallauri | Georgie Phillipson | Sebastian Turano | Oko Davaasuren | Emily Skinstad | Katie Smith | Brian McCaul | Chris McClelland | Paul Donachy | Kat Maguire | Louise Magee |

It is commonly stated that '90% of start-ups fail within the first year'.   We understand that entrepreneurship is difficult. That’s why we, at IGNITE, are here to help you at ANY stage in your entreprenurial journey.   IGNITE has successfully guided businesses such as LegitFit, AnaBio Technologies, TRUSTAP, Telea, NeuroBell, Addaptiv, Zirkulu, Recruitroo, and many others from startup to scale-up.    If you're looking to grow your business from zero to one in a community of like-minded start-up founders, IGNITE is the place for you! Register your interest for our Autumn programme - https://lnkd.in/e2KJCMxB Or book a 30-min meeting to find out how IGNITE can help you -

In the world of entrepreneurship, it's important to promote and generate excitement about your business. Build connections, share your vision, and let your enthusiasm shine. However, remember to stay grounded. Continually evaluate your progress, seek feedback, and never become complacent. ✨ Balancing hype with realism is KEY to sustainable success ✨ If you're looking to grow your business and need a little support to get things up and running, register your interest on our website and we will reach out to you. Or book a 30-min call with our programme director to understand how IGNITE can help your business! Visit our website - https://lnkd.in/ddE93n_V Book a 30-min call - https://lnkd.in/eKmY5Qmz

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming Helena O Keeffe from Cork Chamber, who spoke with our start-up founders about the benefits of Cork Chamber membership. Helena emphasized the importance of networking for entrepreneurs early in their journey, highlighting that you never know who might help you or when. She provided an overview of various events organized by Cork Chamber, including Maximise Your Membership, Golf Classic 2024, How to Run Your Home Like a Business, Business Breakfast with Maggie Cusack, Networking Lunch on Board, Cork Digital Marketing Awards, and many more. She also shared valuable tips with the start-up founders: 💡 Attend relevant networking events in the start-up space. 💡 Leverage every pitching opportunity that comes your way. 💡 Connect with Cork Chamber Ambassadors and learn from their journeys. 💡 Network using Cork Chamber's ConnectMe tool. 💡 Following up is key to building long-term connections. Fun Fact: IGNITE start-ups receive a free Cork Chamber membership for 12 months, which can be activated at any stage during the program.

Some people wait for change to occur, while others create it.💡 Conor Lyden frequently flew to and from the UK to see football games while studying Engineering at UCC, and he was always wary about handing strangers money in the expectation that they would send him the ticket later. During this time, he created the first concept for Trustap while participating in the IGNITE UCC programme. TRUSTAP secured $5.5 million in Series A funding led by TX Ventures. Read more here - https://lnkd.in/g4886BUv UCC Innovation | University College Cork #FinTech #Startup #Payments

Congratulations to Sean O'Sullivan, founder of Lion's Reign, for placing as second runner up for Ideate Ireland 2024. 👏 👏 Sean joined us in START-UP LAB this spring, an six week evening programme for UCC students to explore their business idea, and left our Grand Pitch event with the 'Best Pitch Prize'. 🏆 If you are are a recent graduate with a business idea, IGNITE can help you, whatever stage your start-up is at. Fill out our expression of interest form to get in touch: https://lnkd.in/e2KJCMxB 🚀

Jerome Pan, founder & CEO of TalentCen, pitched his company at the Spring IGNITE Awards & Showcase 🏆 TalentCen is a central hub that connects job seekers and companies in a dynamic, engaging, and innovative way. Moving away from the traditional resume and CV system, TalentCen offers gamified assessments that make the process more interactive and provide a more accurate representation of a person’s skills and potential 📈 Jerome has built a team of interns who are helping his company with data engineering, UI/UX designing, sales and marketing 👏 Five new start-up founders are joining us on July 8th! If you want to be a part of a like-minded community of entrepreneurs, express your interest in the Autumn IGNITE start-up incubation programme - https://lnkd.in/eX_E_MiA Or visit our website to learn more about IGNITE and start your application - https://lnkd.in/e2KJCMxB

#IGNITEAlumni Ryan O' Neill, Gearoid Collins, and Ian O' Sullivan co-founded LegitFit, a gym software that helps you manage your bookings, memberships, classes, and finances in one place. In April, LegitFit hit $100 million+ in platform payments—a huge milestone! New start-up founders will join us at IGNITE on July 8th, 2024. If you'd like to learn more about the start-up flagship programme and the support IGNITE offers, join us at Republic of Work on June 27th from 4 to 6 PM for the event 'Connecting the Irish Startup Ecosystem'. More details here - https://lu.ma/db6of4m0

🌟 Networking Event Alert 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that we will be attending the upcoming event 'Connecting The Irish Startup Ecosystem' hosted by Republic of Work 🚀 This event will bring together Ireland's top Startup Programs to showcase the incredible supports available to emerging startups. We're excited to connect with fellow entrepreneurs and highlight the resources that can help your venture thrive. 📅 June 27th, 2024 ⏲ 16:30 - 18:30 PM 📍 Republic of Work, South Mall, Cork We are looking forward to being a part of this event alongside esteemed panelists: 💡Aoife McInerney, Enterprise Ireland's New Frontiers programme 💡Lizzy Hayashida, NDRC 💡Eshna Gogia, HBAN 💡Eamon Curtin, IGNITE UCC 💡Sean O'Sullivan, Local Enterprise Office, Cork City This gathering, hosted by Republic of Work, is all about building connections and fostering collaboration within the startup community. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, share insights, and learn how these programmes can support your entrepreneurial journey. 🔗 RSVP here - https://lu.ma/db6of4m0 See you there!

Katie McShane and Elaine Moynihan, co-founders of WiseWater Academy, pitched their business at the Spring Awards & Showcase 2024.💡📢 WiseWater Academy is an educational project designed for primary and post-primary students. Through engaging interactive activities and multisensory experiments, students discover the vital connection between preserving our water environment and nurturing our personal well-being. They are now offering their workshops as a means of CSR to corporates in Ireland! If you're someone interested in growing your business and need a little support, IGNITE can help you whatever stage you're at! Register your interest or learn more about our programme and support on our website - https://lnkd.in/ddE93n_V