We actively recruit all year round for all programmes running two cycles per year.
- Phase One programmes generally run in January & March
- Phase Two programme generally runs from May-December
New Frontiers Programmes are always oversubscribed so we recommend contacting the New Frontiers Programme Manager in advance to get guidance on the most appropriate program and the information required to submit a strong application.
Phase 1 – Evening Programme Option (6 weeks – 2 evenings/wk, part-time) (This Programme is now Full)
- Application deadline: 23:59 on Sunday, 10th January 2021
- First round offers issued on Wednesday, 13th January
- Workshop #1: 18:00-21:00, Monday, 18th Location TBC
- Workshop #2: 18:00-21:00, Wednesday, 20th Location TBC
- Workshops re-occur on Mondays & Wednesdays as above
- Workshop #11 (pitch practice): 18:00-21:00, Monday, 22nd @Synergy Centre, Tallaght – TBC
- Workshop #12 (pitch practice): 18:00-21:00, Wednesday, 24th @ The LINC, Blanchardstown – TBC
- Business case document to be submitted by 23:59 on Wednesday, 10th
Phase 1 – Weekend Bootcamp Option (2 weekends & 1 Evening, subject to demand)
- Application deadline: 23:59 on Wednesday, 24th February 2021
- First round offers issued on Monday 1st March
- Weekend #1: 17:30-20:30, Friday, 5th @ Synergy Centre, Tallaght – TBC
09:00-17:00, Saturday (6/3) & Sunday (7/3). @ Synergy Centre – TBC - Weekend #2: 17:30-20:30, Friday, 19th @ Synergy Centre, Tallaght – TBC
09:00-17:00, Saturday (20/03) & Sunday (21/3). @ Synergy Centre – TBC
- Presenting the case: 16:00-21:00, Tuesday, 30th Location: Synergy Centre – TBC
- Business Case Document to be submitted by 23:59 on Thursday, 8th
Please do not apply to programme(s) unless you can fully commit to the dates above. Programmes are free of charge but places are offered on a competitive basis using the information supplied on the application form. We recommend meeting the Programme Manager in advance of submitting an application for an informal discussion on the programmes and application process.
Contact the Programme Manager for more information: Laura.Enache@TUDublin.ie
Upcoming 1:1 Briefing sessions: 9th, 10th, 11th of February – can be booked @ https://bookinghawk.com/events-overview/the-synergy-centre/78.
For programme details at other locations see: https://www.newfrontiers.ie/calendar
Note: Above dates may be changed for operational reasons.
Have you a great business idea?
Would you like the chance to set up and run your own student business with your classmates while at college? If the answer is Yes, the Synergy Student Innovation Awards are for you. Not only will the awards give you the opportunity to develop your business idea but you can win some great prizes in the process!
It is a great opportunity for ambitious & enterprising students to build a real-world business venture.
This year there is a prize fund of €10,000 very kindly sponsored by the Local Employment Office here in Tallaght.
The Innovation Awards will get students thinking about business ideas which they can potentially use as a career option when they graduate.
Past finalists have gone on to realise their business idea, or secured jobs with the competition on their CV’s (including the current and previous Student Union Presidents)
For more details contact:
Rory McNeill – Enterprise Support Officer
Synergy Centre, TU Dublin Tallaght Campus, Dublin 24
Email : rory.mceill@tudublin.ie
Applications open September 2nd- November 1st 2019- SYNERGY STUDENT AWARDS Innovative Idea application form 2019
Key Dates 2019/20: (Provisional)
Innovation & Business Plan Awards: 2019/ 2020
Sign-up Registration Days September & October 2018
Innovation Idea Submissions Fri 1 November 2018
Shortlist Announced Fri 8 November 2018
Innovation Pitching & Final Selection Thu 14 November 2018
Business Plan/Video Development Workshops Four 3.5 hour workshops commencing early December and completion before end of January 2020
- Lean Canvas Workshop w/c 2nd December 2019 @4.30pm
- Market Research / Customer Proposition w/c 9th December 2019 @4.30pm
- Business Plan Workshop January 2020
- Video Presentation Workshop January 2020
- Business Plan & Video Submissions Wednesday 21st February 2020
- Student Entrepreneurs Showcase Event Thu 05 March 2020
- EI Video Applications for National Awards TBC March 2020
- EI National Finals TBC (June) 2020
CASH Prizes to be won!
Innovation Applications to be submitted by Friday 1st Nov 2019
Who Can Enter
It is open to Full and Part-time TU Dublin Tallaght Campus students
Individual or teams may apply.
Individuals on the Innovation Awards may ‘form teams’ for Business Awards and workshops will support teambuilding opportunities