StartUp24 Entrepreneur Programme

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Startup24 open for applications!

Join us for the next round of Future Kinsale’s entrepreneurship programme. Open to all new or expanding businesses in the general Cork region.

Complete the application now.

The programme cost is just €500 per person, which includes all workshops, mentoring, introductions to experts, investors and a community of inspiring local entrepreneurs.

Over 25 entrepreneurs already graduated….

from food, agtech, media, technology, tourism, healthcare, music, and more.

Next Steps:

  1. Complete the application form

  2. Pay your deposit of €25 here

  3. The Startup Team will be in touch to let you know whether your application has been accepted and next steps.

What is StartUp24?

StartUp23 is a 3-month programme that includes talks, workshops, Q & A sessions, learning by doing & mentoring from 10+ experts in the field of startups, business & innovation, currently involved in a range of local & global businesses & venture capital.

It is open to all, from students or school leavers, business owners or retired residents with an interest in areas like food, tourism, technology, sustainability, retail, media etc. It runs in-person in Kinsale (& online if required). Cost is €500 per person with some sponsored reduced fee places available to students/out of work (evidence required & funding dependent).

If you are interested in finding out more email us at: info@futurekinsale.ie or submit your application through the links below.

I would like to apply for StartUp23, what do I do?

What people said about StartUp22

“I don’t ever recall being so enthused & excited to be part of such a genuine, supportive group of impressive, successful business people.”

— Participant on 1st Startup22 Programme

“The best thing.. is the comprehensive commitment of support from such a large sea of mentors.”

— Participant on 1st Startup22 Programme

“I was encouraged in a major way by the confidence gained from mentors and participants alike.”

— Participant on 1st Startup22 Programme

“The leaders & mentors… have all instilled a sense of being held within a secure, supportive framework on this course.”

— Participant on 1st Startup22 Programme

“Inspiration from guests, mentors & participants. Massive gratitude for the opportunity.”

— Participant on 1st Startup22 Programme

“Participating in the program was a great choice. I went from a general business idea to an action plan to start my business.”

— Participant on 1st Startup22 Programme

What’s included?

  • What’s included:

    Expert speakers, panel discussion, individual coaching, and expert mentors, both local & international. Meet CEOs & experts in innovation, finance, investment, marketing, social media, e-commerce, company law, market research and more….

    Be part of an entrepreneurial community

    Take practical next steps to build your next business venture

  • What else is included:

    Talks & expert panels

    Skills workshops & 1:1 coaching

    Topics include:

    • Developing a sustainable value proposition

    • Market research & customer validation

    • Sales, marketing & PR

    • Finance & Investment; Pricing; Cashflow

    • Legal considerations

    • Building an Investor Pitch

    • and much more based on the needs of the group

  • What’s included:

    Prepare an investor pitch & practice with expert advice & support.

    The programme will culminate in business presentations to a panel of experienced entrepreneurs and experts, where the winning pitch might just be in with a chance of a prize !!

  • We are lucky, and grateful to have so many experienced startup founders & business experts involved in Future Kinsale on a voluntary basis.

    Many of them will be speaking & mentoring at Startup23, including experts in innovation, startups, finance, retail, manufacturing, sustainability, research, health & wellbeing, crafts, social media, & venture capital

    See more information on mentors below

  • Applications are always open for our next programme. Why wait ?

    1. Complete the online application form

    2. Make a payment

      Pay a deposit of €50 by clicking here

    3. Apply for a sponsored place

    A limited number of reduced fee places are available for students and others. Just tell us why you think this is for you

    4. Once you have submitted your application, we will acknowledge receipt & will let you know about next steps

    Places are limited

  • Become a sponsor ?

    If you are in the fortunate position to help us make the programme more widely accessible, by sponsoring places for students or those with limited resources, we’d love to hear from you

    Click here to sponsor an entrepreneur or email us at info@futurekinsale.ie for more information

“I have attended many start your own businesses courses over the years but this was on another level. The reason I think is that the mentors would guide you and give you suggestions but not spoon feed you. The result was you developed a much clearer understanding of your business and what to focus on.”

— Participant on Startup22 Programme

 

“Future Kinsale shows the steps necessary to move from IDEA CONCEPT TO IDEA REALIZATION, its a valuable resource on the doorstep for those interested in starting a business.”

— Participant on Startup22 Programme

“The Future Kinsale programme was a great learning experience. It identified from the start the path you need to follow to be a successful start up by sharing the experience of those that went before you and followed by great mentoring from the organisers.”

— Participant on Startup22 Programme

 

“For me, it was very much about the contacts I made over the weeks, both presenters and speakers/mentors and knowing that I can tap into their support. Where would you get such a valuable set of support?”

— Participant on Startup22 Programme

Guest Speakers & Mentors include:

Adrian Wistreich, Startup founder & CEO, The Outcome & Kinsale Pottery

Aidan Duke, Startup founder & CEO, Dukes Coffee

Alan Clayton, startup founder & Global Startup Mentor, SOSV (global venture capital firm)

Judie Russell startup founder & CEO, The Vidacademy

John Stanley, startup founder & CEO, GlobeTech & Event Falcon

Matt Jevon, serial entrepreneur & CEO, Board & Private Equity Support Services

Maeve Magner, Scaling Innovation - Gates Foundation /COVAX etc

Cian Walsh, Product Design, www.afterglow.ie

Michael Smith, Director, SuperValu Kinsale

Thomas Riedmuller, co-founder, The Hollies & lecturer Kinsale College

Sam Hunt, serial startup Chief Financial Officer, Everseen & Payslip

Want more information or just to chat ?

Click below to view a presentation from Startup22 or email us at info@futurekinsale.ie

Or simply apply now via the link above and we’ll be in touch to let you know about next steps.