NewsatGROWTHhub: (1) Student entrepreneurship competitions and programmes. (2) Interview Aisling Kirwan (Positive Carbon co-founder). (3) Entrepreneurial Ambassadors programme
Hi all,
Welcome to our News@GROWTHhub. In this issue you can:
- Explore! Student entrepreneurship competitions and programmes.
- Get inspired! Hear Aisling Kirwan (Positive Carbon co-founder) talking about her entrepreneurial journey.
- Learn! TU Dublin Entrepreneurial Ambassadors programme
1. Explore! Student’s entrepreneurship competitions and programmes
Here is a summary of some of the entrepreneurship competitions available to students.
ClimateLaunchpad:
- The Biggest Green Business Idea Competition on the planet.
- Applications opening again in March 2023.
- If you would like us to let you know when the programme will be opened for applications, please let us know us by completing this form.
Bolton Trust Enterprise Competition:
- The biggest University Enterprise competition in the country.
- Closing date for entries is 24 February 2023.
- For details and application form check Student Enterprise competition 2023 open for entries.
New Frontiers:
- Turn your business idea into a successful start-up.
- TU Dublin run several sessions during the year, you can find out more here.
- You can check recent phase 2 graduates here.
Enterprise Ireland Student Entrepreneur Awards:
- Fund your start-up: €35,000 in cash prizes.
- Closing date for video submission 16 March 2023.
Climate awareness photo competition 2022.
- Climate awareness photo competition.
- Closing date 13 December 2022.
2. Get inspired! Listen to Aisling Kirwan (Co-Founder & Operations Manager at Positive Carbon) talking about her entrepreneurial journey.
Aisling co-founded Positive Carbon in 2020 to help commercial kitchen to reduce their food waste. In this interview Aisling talks to us at the GROWTHhub about her entrepreneurial journey. We hope you enjoy our chat with Aisling.
3. Learn! TU Dublin Entrepreneurial Ambassadors programme
The TU Dublin GROWTHhub Entrepreneurial Ambassador Programme engages successful entrepreneurial leaders of varying backgrounds but a common motivation to support your entrepreneurial ambitions. Each Entrepreneurial Ambassador offers unique expertise, a willingness to share their experience, and all have a passion for working with our students and staff.
Keep an eye out as we will be launching this initiative early next year.
Regards,
The GROWTHhub Team
Technological University Dublin