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Sustainability Launchpad Accelerator Bootcamp

Turn your sustainable idea into a reality! Sign up to the Sustainability Launchpad Accelerator Bootcamp today.

Sustainability Launchpad Accelerator Bootcamp

This bootcamp aims to accelerate the development of sustainable business opportunities and entrepreneurial skills in an intensive, hands-on and fun environment.  It is open to all students from all academic backgrounds.  The key requirement is that your enterprise idea addresses an identifiable sustainability problem. 

On conclusion of the programme, if you have developed ideas with potential and wish to pursue them further we will connect you with our university business incubation supports.

The Sustainability Launchpad Accelerator Bootcamp will be delivered by members of the GROWTHhub team, industry experts who have experience working with startups and guest entrepreneurs from the green economy.

Detail:

  • Only 10 places available.
  • Time: 10am to 3pm
  • Open to all SETU registered students from any campus.
  • A stipend of €500 per student is available for successfully completing the programme.
  • Compete for prizes worth €3,000.
  • Location: GROWTHhub, Waterford campus.
Week 1
25th – 29th May 2026		 Week 2
5th – 8th June		 Week 3
11th – 15th June
Programme Topics
  • Sustainability and sustainable opportunities
  • Customer discovery
  • Market evaluation
  • Customer value proposition
  • Sustainable business model development
  • Pitching your sustainable business opportunity
 All Participants
  • Work independently to develop your business opportunity
  • Online mentoring
  • Compete in a local SETU pitching competition on Thursday 4th June from which 2 finalists will be selected to represent students at the I4S Grand Final, hosted by TU Dublin
 Competition Finalists
  • Finalise your business model and pitch
  • Compete in pitch final and showcase event
  • Travel to TU Dublin (costs covered)
  • Compete against TU Dublin & University of Galway

Applicants can apply as an individual, or as a team. Please note, maximum team size =  three people.

We look forward to reviewing all applications, with places awarded based on the strength and quality of each submission.
 
If you have further questions, please e-mail Margaret at [email protected].
 
**Please Note: Closing date for applications: 12pm Monday 11th May.
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