inishowen innovation (ii) is pleased to share some upcoming events, programmes and funding opportunities for existing businesses and startups. Please use the links below or get in touch if you have any questions.
Pathfinder II Ireland NW to Boston Trade Mission is an incredible opportunity for companies from Donegal, Derry & Strabane to explore new international growth avenues and establish a footprint in the US. Successful applicants will participate in a fully funded program, delivered at the CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center) and will connect with key US businesses, identify new partnerships, and open doors to unprecedented commercial opportunities.
On Wednesday 16th October at 11am WestBIC is hosting a Pre-Seed Start Fund (PSSF) Webinar, providing potential applicants with an overview of the fund, in-depth analysis of the PSSF application form and process, and the opportunity to register an interest in applying. Register for the event here.
Join LEO Donegal on Thursday 17th October at 6pm in Lough Eske Castle for National Women’s Enterprise Day, where you’ll hear from a range of speakers on how they make it happen in business. This event is FREE but registration is required here.
On the theme of women in enterprise…Earlier this year, the Irish Government announced €30m of funding towards the establishment of a new Shared Island Enterprise Scheme developed by InterTradeIreland, Invest Northern Ireland and Enterprise Ireland. An element of this scheme is dedicated to fostering women entrepreneurship on an all-island basis. InterTradeIreland are inviting Expressions of Interest for programmes being delivered by their partners, Women in Business and Network Ireland, Alinea, AwakenHub/AwakenAngels, and TechFoundHer.Read more and submit an expression of interest here.
If you’re considering starting a new business…Phase 1 of the New Frontiers programme for the North West starts November 5th. Phase 1 typically consists of 8 evening workshops online over 4 weeks, helping you to research and test the market potential of your business idea. These sessions will help you evaluate your idea, understand your customer needs, and identify your value proposition. Apply here.
Our friends at WiSAR, based in CoLab, are an RPO (Research Performing Organisation) who can work with SMEs and multi-national corporations on innovation projects funded by the €500m Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF) under Project Ireland 2040.DTIF is suitable for teams engaging in collaborative industrial research and/or experimental development that may alter markets or the way businesses operate, or involve the creation of new products or business models. For more information, contact info@wisar.ie.
And finally, this might be worth looking into for women-owned businesses:Visa’s She’s Next Grant ProgrammeVisa is empowering women entrepreneurs to grow their small businesses by giving them a chance to win grants and professional business coaching. Four women business owners will be awarded a €10,000 grant and one overall winner will take home the grand prize of €50,000. In addition to the grant prizes, all five women entrepreneurs will receive professional coaching, pitch preparation and one to one mentoring sessions from industry experts. Applications close on 30th October 2024.
As always, please feel free to pass this information along to anyone who might benefit or contact us if you have questions.
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