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Business Start-up Programme

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  • 05-03-2008 7:20am
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    Are you developing an innovative, knowledge-intensive business?
    Would you benefit from:

    * help in raising investment
    * having access to a network of professional experts
    * having the support of an organisation with a track
    record in helping businesses develop and grow
    * improving your capabilities in key business areas

    We are delighted to announce that we are accepting applications for the 15th Hothouse Venture Programme which will commence in late March.
    16 entrepreneurs developing technology-based businesses with significant growth potential will benefit from the range of supports available through the Programme.
    For further information please contact Bernadette O'Reilly [email]bernadette.oreilly@pdc.ie
    www.pdc.ie
    [/email]

    This basically is a year long programme http://www.pdc.ie
    you get
    * A shared office
    * 2 days of training a month
    * €550 grant a month
    * access to CORD grant which is up to €38k

    I've been on the programme, so can answer a couple of specific questions,
    the bosses around here are on the programme


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    stepbar
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    information wrote: »
    This basically is a year long programme http://www.pdc.ie
    you get
    * A shared office
    * 2 days of training a month
    * €550 grant a month
    * access to CORD grant which is up to €38k

    I've been on the programme, so can answer a couple of specific questions,
    the bosses around here are on the programme

    This programme is done in conjunction with DIT. I heard a bit about it when I was in college there. I think you can gear it in with the MSc in Business and Entrapreneurship. I believe that access to the academic network in DIT is another benefit. Sounds like a good programme.


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    Hitchhiker's Guide to...
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    yep, this program has an amazing reputation for anyone interested...


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    stepbar wrote: »
    I think you can gear it in with the MSc in Business and Entrapreneurship.
    You get awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in New Business Development

    They just had their annual award competition
    http://www.boltontrust.com/competitions.html
    stepbar wrote: »
    Sounds like a good programme.
    Its the best business incubator in Ireland, ex hothouse companies won the top 2 spots at this years InterTradeIreland seedcorn competition
    http://www.intertradeireland.com/index.cfm/area/information/page/SeedcornCompetition


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    heres the application process
    Hi Guys,

    I hope you are keeping well and that your businesses continue to flourish.

    As you may know we are currently recruiting for our fifteenth Hothouse programme which is due to commence at the end of April. As you may remember (!) we require a short business proposal (8 – 12) pages together with a copy of the applicants own CV and CVs/bios of team members by way of applications.

    If you come across anyone that you believe may be interested in the Programme please pass along my contact details or send them to http://www.pdc.ie/development/startup/outline.asp .

    If you have any questions at all please do not hesitate to give me a call. Have a lovely long weekend!

    Warm regards

    Bernadette O'Reilly
    Centre Manager

    PDC
    Docklands Innovation Park
    128-130 East Wall Road
    Dublin 3
    Tel: +353 1 2401300
    Fax: +353 1 2401310


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