Hothouse Venture Programme-New Programme Beginning March 2012
DIT Hothouse is currently recruiting for a new round of the Hothouse Venture Programme, the start up programme that helps entrepreneurs establish and grow technology and knowledge intensive businesses.
Since 2001, the programme has supported 272 entrepreneurs, developing 180 sustainable busineses that now employ over 1,000 staff.
The Programme offers…
- Incubation space
- Management training workshops and one-to-one clinics in key business areas
- Ten sessions with a business mentor
- Access to funding and investment
- Access to an extensive network of entrepreneurs and industry experts
- Access to DIT resources
Hothouse Incubator
The opportunity to base yourself in the entrepreneurial environment of Docklands Innovation Park, surrounded by fellow entrepreneurs and business experts who understand the start-up process. As part of the package you’ll have access to broadband communications, professional reception services, meeting rooms and a range of office facilities.
Management Training Workshops and One-to-One clinics
Practical weekend workshops led by experienced business people will help you to address the critical issues facing you as you develop and grow your business, including:
- Protecting your intellectual property
- Building a comprehensive business plan
- Raising investment
- Exploiting your international potential
- Building your senior management team
- Enhancing your negotiating capability.
In tandem with the workshops, a series of one-to-one clinics with industry experts will equip you with advice, feedback and action plans specific to your business.
Business Counselling
The Programme provides you with access to a range of invaluable expertise:
- On-site coaching from the Hothouse management team
- Strategic business counselling from a panel of experienced business people
- Buddy counselling with successful entrepreneurs from our network.
Apply Now
The next round of the Hothouse Ventures Programme begins in March 2012.
For more information on the Venture Programme click here
For an Application Form click here
Alternatively, if you have any queries contact the DIT Hothouse Venture Programme Manager, Bernadette O'Reilly at bernadette.oreilly@hothouse.ie
