Benefits
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Quality Training from Industry Experts
Our trainers are all industry practitioners. Previous trainers include Lisa Hughes (ACA), Felicity McCarthy (Spark Digital) and Conor Pope (The Irish Times Consumer Affairs Correspondent) -
Innovative Programme Content
We deliver leading edge content that is practical and relevant to the start-up community, across marketing, sales and negotiation, digital and much more -
Excellent Course Material
All participants receive excellent course material which acts as a superb resource both during, and after, the programme -
Guest Speakers
All sessions feature a guest speaker who has vast entrepreneurial experience
2016/17 Academy Schedule
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September 2016:
Registration opens
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November 2016:
Registration closes
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December 2016:
Longlist announced
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January 2017:
Finalists announced
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February 2017:
Academy commences
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March 2017:
Final pitches, winner announced
Finalists' Testimonials
The Irish Times coaches and staff were second to none. Giving proper customised advice proved invaluable.
Fabien PeyaudWinner 2015
Co-founder Herdwatch
I found the AIB Start-up Academy invaluable and it has transformed the way we do business for the better.
Peter MulryanRunner-up 2016
Blackwater Distillery
It's one of the highlights of my career to date. I can't recommend it enough to anyone thinking about applying.
Lucinda KellyRunner-up 2016
Popertee
Thanks to the Academy, our mission, to make our products accessible and affordable to the masses, has been achieved.
Martin O'ConnellWinner 2016
CEO Nasal Medical