What is Student Inc. Entrepreneurship Accelerator Programme?
Do you have a business idea you are passionate about? Perfect! Student Inc. is a full-time immersive entrepreneurship accelerator programme set up to encourage students to assess the feasibility of their business ideas and start a business in a safe and nurturing environment. The programme has been running by MTU Cork since 2011 and was rolled out to UCC in the summer of 2019. The expansion of the programme followed successful bids to the Higher Education Authority (HEA) and in 2025 Student Inc. includes a vibrant entrepreneurial network of nine HEI partners across Ireland: MTU, UCC, ATU, UL, TUS, SETU, IADT, MIC and DkIT.
The expanded programme gives all third level students from Donegal to Cork the opportunity to see if their business ideas or inventions are viable commercial opportunities or social enterprises. The programme is a universal programme: all students regardless of their year of study or academic discipline can apply for a place on the programme. Student Inc. at UCC is championed by Professor Joe Bogue and Dr Lana Repar from Cork University Business School.
Who Can Apply for Student Inc.?
All registered students at UCC are eligible to apply for Student Inc.:
- All part-time and full-time registered UCC undergraduate students
- All part-time and full-time registered UCC postgraduate students
- Registered UCC students from all disciplines (literally all!)
What do you need? A business idea (or an existing business) + enthusiasm, motivation and desire to work on your business from 26th of May – 22nd of August 2025.
What are the Benefits of this Programme to Students?
Student Inc. provides students with the following:
- €4,000 in seed funding
- Access to a network of entrepreneurs
- Intensive training and mentoring for three months
- Networking opportunities
- A chance to pitch to potential investors
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Application Process
Applications are now open for the Summer 2025 Student Inc. programme. You can apply through the following link: https://citenterprise.submit.com/show/134
Deadline for application is Monday, March 31 2025 at 7:00 PM.
Shortlisting will be based on the information contained in the application, so all sections of the application must be completed. Students must be available full-time for the entire duration of the programme. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place during the week of 14th April 2025. Successful students will be based full-time at UCC campus for the duration of the programme.
Information
If you have any questions, you can contact Dr Lana Repar at [email protected]
Student Inc. is funded by the Government of Ireland through the Higher Education Authority (HEA).
