Ireland's leading business innovation hub, the Rubicon Centre in Cork Institute of Technology is seeking applications for Phase 2 of their New Frontiers Programme which is aimed at high potential start ups. Participants on the full time programme can avail of €15,000 worth of funding, as well as office space, and unrivalled expertise from Rubicon Centre managers and mentors.
In the past 15 years, over 260 companies have graduated from the Rubicon Centre with graduate companies going on to create in excess of 2,500 jobs.
Among the success stories in recent years is that of Pat Lucey and Colum Horgan who set up AspiraCon after completing an accelerator programme through the Rubicon Centre. AspiraCon, from its base in Little Island now employs 39 people and trades worldwide, producing project management software for larger SME's and multinational corporations. Among the dozens more success stories are Dr. Liam Loftus who developed Cell Crusher which produces cell breaking devices for academic labs around the world and Chris O' Brien who founded Obatics which provides business management software to businesses.
Speaking of the programme, Paul Healy, Manager, Rubicon Centre said, "We have received some very strong applications for Phase 2 of the programme which will begin in late June. The level of innovation from applicants never ceases to amaze us and we are confident that our incumbents will more than live up to the success of our past participants. Accelerator programmes like New Frontiers deliver practical hands-on assistance and have a hugely positive impact for entrepreneurs in the early stages of development and for the wider Irish economy.”
Those interested in applying can do so online before May 21st at http://www.rubiconcentre.ie/new-frontiers-programme/new-frontiers-phase-2/ or by calling 021 4928900
