New Frontiers at The Rubicon Centre provides a package of supports worth €30,000+. Funding, Expertise, Support and access to international investors available. No equity taken 

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About the course

New Frontiers is a three-phase programme designed to provide an integrated and comprehensive set of business development supports to participants. It is the ultimate support to help you develop your business idea into a successful start-up.

Phase 2 is a six-month intensive programme that requires a full-time commitment. 

Course offerings

  • Training in all areas of business including financial management, market research & validation, business modelling, patenting, product development, marketing and sales. 
  • Mentoring from experienced business advisers and practitioners. 
  • Office space in the Rubicon Incubation Centre. 
  • Support package of supports worth €30,000+ available. 
  • Networking with other entrepreneurs and business development agencies. 
  • Introductions to seed and early-stage capital investment networks. 
  • Access to entrepreneurship best practices, both national and international. 
  • Peer-group learning from participants in the region and across the country. 
  • Access to the expertise in Enterprise Ireland through their Market Information Centre. 
  • Expertise from the Academic staff of MTU and support from our dedicated team at the Rubicon. 

How do I know this programme is for me?

New Frontiers Phase 2:

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.