Campus Company Development Programme
The NovaUCD Campus Company Development Programme (CCDP) has run annually since 1996. The 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, one-to-one advice and consultancy meetings, and a series of networking events.
**** NovaUCD is currently seeking applications for the NovaUCD 2008 CCDP which will commence in April. ***
The aim of the CCDP is to assist academic and research entrepreneurs in the establishment and development of knowledge-intensive enterprises. On completion of the CCDP participants will have developed a business plan and a strategy for its implementation.
This Programme helps participants make a realistic assessment of their projects and highlights the practical issues relating to the establishment and development of start-up companies.
The Programme has been specially designed for individuals involved in the development of knowledge-based companies. Projects will be innovative and have the potential to benefit from the specialist expertise and facilities of UCD, Enterprise Ireland and the NovaUCD sponsors.
NovaUCD 2008 CCDP Workshop Schedule
The CCDP culminates in an awards evening, held each November during which each company who completes the Programme is presented with a certificate. At the awards evening three projects, deliver presentations and an external judging panel picks an overall winner.
Participants on the Programme will 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.
Since 1996 135 projects and 190 individuals have completed the CCDP. Previous winners and participants include BiancaMed, Celtic Catalysts, ChangingWorlds and Lightwave Technologies.
AP EnvEcon was the overall winner of the NovaUCD 2007 Campus Company Development Programme
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