Bizstartup.ie - NewsRubicon Centre to run start-up programme for professionals

The programme has been specifically developed to assist experienced people who, for a variety of reasons, find themselves at a crossroads in their career – for example a middle to senior manager who has a wealth of experience running a business for someone else, but would now like the chance to run their own business; or someone without a business idea but with the experience and motivation to successfully establish and run a new business, with some training and guidance. 

Promoting new idea generation and commercial opportunities

Run for 12 weeks, the programme will encourage new idea generation and will also explore commercial opportunities, through partnership with other entrepreneurs or academic institutions. 

A number of key topics will be discussed, including idea generation, viability testing and the various routes to commercialisation. Practical guidance will be on hand from individuals on how they successfully changed from manager to entrepreneur.

Starting this month, places will be offered to 10 suitable participants, selected by means of an interview. The participants will be based in the Rubicon Centre for the duration of the programme. Each participant will be expected to attend the centre five days a week where they will receive guidance both individually and in groups to assist in the progression of their ideas.

Discovery Zone - part funded by EI

Participants will have access to the expertise of Rubicon staff, CIT researchers and the CIT Technology Transfer Office. As the Discovery Zone is part funded by Enterprise Ireland, each project will be allocated the services of an Enterprise Ireland mentor who will provide specific guidance to all projects.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on 19 March 2010. More information can be found here.

Photo: The Rubicon Centre at CIT