IDEATE Ireland is returning for its fourteenth year in 2024!

IDEATE Ireland's mission is to uncover and empower the next generation of entrepreneurs, providing them with the support and resources necessary to transform their innovative ideas into successful international businesses. We are currently accepting applications for the 2024 competition, offering candidates the chance to refine their business concepts through workshops and mentorship and the opportunity to apply for startup support and cash funding.

Key Details:

Application Period: Open from Wednesday 14th February until midnight on Tuesday, 19 March 2024.

Eligibility: Open to individuals and teams - undergraduates, postgraduates, and recent graduates (within two years of graduation), as well as researchers from any academic institution or research centre on the island of Ireland.

Program Highlights: Ten submissions will be selected to participate in a 10-week program, competing for a €20k cash prize fund and additional benefits.

Investment Stage: Can be in receipt of grant aid but not equity investment.

For more information about the competition and to view a captivating video featuring last year's participants, please visit our website at www.ideateireland.ie. Students and researchers interested in attending can register on the IDEATE Ireland website.