Opportunity for Entrepreneurial Graduates at UCC

17th November 2010

IGNITE, a new Centre designed to give graduates professional help with business start-ups, was launched at University College Cork (UCC) on November 12th 2010 by Mr Billy Kelleher TD, Minister for Trade & Commerce. Based at the IGNITE Graduate Business Innovation Centre, located at UCC’s Western Gateway Building, the 12-month programme will enable graduates to set up new businesses and to turn innovative ideas into new products and services.

The programme is delivered by UCC in partnership with the Cork County and City Enterprise Boards and is being sponsored by Cork County Council, Cork Chamber, EMC and PFH. It is open to all recent graduates of any 3rd Level Institution. Each year, some 10 candidates will be selected to participate through a competitive process. Closing date for applications: December 10th 2010.http://ignite.ucc.ie The programme will commence in January 2011.

An IGNITE Information Evening will take place on Wednesday, November 24th 2010 at 6pm. To register please email ignite@ucc.ie

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