The Rubicon Centre is now taking expressions of interest for New Frontiers Phase 2 Programme 2021. Phase 2 is a six-month intensive programme that requires a full-time commitment. The closing date for receipt of expressions of interest is extended until 21st June 2021
Funded by Enterprise Ireland, Munster Technological University will spend €3.5m over the next five years on the New Frontiers Programme to support hundreds of entrepreneurs and to deliver 75 new companies in the South West Region. This is a substantial injection of funding for the New Frontiers Programme and is a recognition of its broad reach across the South West with delivery being available on both MTU campuses.
Announcing the initiative, President of MTU Prof Maggie Cusack said, “I am delighted to announce this next round of the New Frontiers Programme for the South West Region. Colleagues in Kerry and Cork have been collaborating on entrepreneurship supports for over twenty years and this initiative is an important pillar in the implementation of one of MTU’s key functions in the region, supporting entrepreneurship, enterprise development, and innovation in business”.
Commenting on behalf of Enterprise Ireland, Paula Carroll, New Frontiers National Programme Manager said “Enterprise Ireland is proud to offer such a critically important programme like New Frontiers. It is the national entrepreneurial development programme and by combining practical advice, mentorship, and funding, it can help reduce the risk and dramatically increase the chances of success for aspiring start-up entrepreneurs.”
Who should apply?
If you are at the idea stage or have an early stage start-up business that is innovative and has the potential to create employment and grow. The New Frontiers Programme is open to business ideas from a range of sectors including food and consumer products; information and communication technology; engineering and electronics; medical devices; biotechnology; pharma; digital media; cleantech/renewable energy; eligible internationally traded services.
