Upcoming programmes
Applications have now closed for the 2025 Phase 2 New Frontiers programme being delivered by IADT Media Cube and NovaUCD.
Phase 2 is a six-month intensive programme which requires a full-time commitment.
Benefits:
- Training in all areas of business including financial management, market research & validation, business modelling, patenting, product development, marketing and sales.
- Mentoring from experienced business advisers and practitioners.
- Office space in the Media Cube or NovaUCD.
- €15,000 seed funding stipend to cover full-time participation in the six-month course.
- Networking with other entrepreneurs and business development agencies.
- Introductions to seed and early stage capital investment networks.
- Peer-group learning from participants in the region and across the country.
- Access to the expertise in Enterprise Ireland
- Expertise from Academic staff of IADT and UCD and support from our dedicated New Frontiers team.
Note: You don’t need to complete Phase 1 in order to apply for Phase 2.
Closing date for applications
Our next Phase 2 programme will be in 2026 and application details will be provided in due course.
Who should apply?
New Frontiers is designed for entrepreneurs who have an innovative business idea and plan to establish and run their own company in Ireland. The business must have the potential to scale internationally and generate employment.
The Programme is open to business ideas from a range of sectors including food and consumer products; information and communication technology; engineering and electronics; medical devices; biotechnology; pharma; digital media; cleantech/renewable energy; eligible internationally traded services. Places on all phases of New Frontiers are assigned through a competitive process.
