NovaUCD 2008 Campus Company Development Programme - Seeking Applications
NovaUCD is currently seeking applications for the NovaUCD 2008 Campus Company Development Programme (CCDP) which commences in April.
NovaUCD 2008 CCDP Application Form.
NovaUCD CCDP Brochure.
Objective
The aim of the CCDP is to assist academic and research entrepreneurs in the establishment and development of knowledge-intensive enterprises to commercialise the output of their research and other innovative ideas.
The CCDP assists participants in defining and developing their innovative ideas, in building multi-disciplinary teams and in preparing and implementing detailed business plans.
Dr Andrew Kelly and Professor Peter Clinch, AP EnvEcon overall winners of the NovaUCD 2007 CCDP
History
The NovaUCD CCDP, which is supported by Enterprise Ireland has run annually since 1996 and to date 135 projects and 190 individuals have completed the Programme. Current NovaUCD client companies BiancaMed, Celtic Catalysts, ChangingWorlds, and Lightwave Technologies are former participants on the Programme.
Programme Details
The NovaUCD CCDP is a nine-month, part-time enterprise support initiative designed to suit the timetable of busy researchers and academics. It comprises a mix of practical training and consultancy support including 12 half-day workshops (NovaUCD 2008 CCDP Schedule), one-to-one advice and consultancy meetings, and a series of networking events.
On completion of the CCDP participants will have developed a business plan and understand the strategy required for its implementation.
The CCDP culminates in an awards evening (NovaUCD 2007 CCDP Awards Evening), held each November during which each project which has completed the Programme is presented with a Certificate and an external judging panel declares an overall winner.
Other Benefits
Participants on the Programme will also have access to advice from the NovaUCD team and the network of advisors and organisations connected to NovaUCD. They will also have an opportunity to access desk space facilities and associated services of NovaUCD.
Entry Criteria
Projects must be innovative and have the potential to benefit from the specialist expertise and facilities of UCD, Enterprise Ireland and the NovaUCD sponsors.
Application Procedure
A completed NovaUCD 2008 CCDP Application Form should be returned to Ciara Leonard, Project Manager, Enterprise Development, NovaUCD, Belfield Innovation Park, UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4, t: 716 3714, e: ciara.leonard@ucd.ie
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