the National Digital Research Centre at the Digital Hub in Dublin is seeking applications for its ‘launchpad’ programme with a deadline of 8th July. They are also running a workshop for applicants on 30th June at NDRC.

NDRC’s LaunchPad Accelerator is an investment programme focused on supporting the next generation of digital entrepreneurs to accelerate good ideas to sound start-ups. NDRC’s LaunchPad is targeted at enabling great people to launch great ideas in the digital space.

Participating in NDRC LaunchPad gives start-up promoters validation and access to help with every aspect of their business, as well as a fast-track to attracting investment. Targeted at emerging start-up promoters in the digital space, LaunchPad provides:

· 12-weeks alongside other start-ups, innovators, researchers and investors

· Hands-on mentoring from experienced entrepreneurs to guide development

· Weekly workshops and meetings with the right people in the right networks

· Micro-seed investment of up to €20,000 per project

NDRC LaunchPad works with entrepreneurs with great digital ideas and academic researchers looking to create viable commercial enterprises based on their research.

For further information on the programme and how to apply please visit http://www.ndrc.ie/launchPad.

If you would like to discuss further how NDRC LaunchPad could help you take off, contact launchPad@ndrc.ie to arrange to talk to someone.