UCC Innovation

University College Cork’s Entrepreneurs in Residence appointed as Adjunct Professors in the College of Business and Law. Their expanded roles as Adjunct Professors within Cork University Business School will broaden the entrepreneurial advice, mentorship and experience available to students and staff of UCC who wish to launch or grow their new ventures. Launched earlier this year in line with the University’s strategic goal of developing an innovative culture and entrepreneurial campus, UCC’s Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) programme supports the University in promoting and encouraging entrepreneurial activity among UCC staff, students and graduates. UCC has developed and is nurturing an entrepreneurial ecosystem that aims to encourage, create and support 50 new ventures in the next two years. More: https://lnkd.in/egFrR-Xf

University College Cork celebrated graduate founders at the Autumn 2024 IGNITE UCC showcase, featuring pitches from 20 start-ups. IGNITE-supported ventures employ 300+ staff, contributed €66 million in salaries, and raised €27 million in funding. Twenty founders and promoters presented their ideas to invited guests from business and investment communities and were offered an opportunity to connect with prospective customers, partners, mentors and investors. IGNITE equips recent graduates with the skills and tools to develop an idea into a business. It is one of a suite of supports offered by UCC Innovation to encourage and support students, graduates and researchers to harness research and innovation to create new ventures through entrepreneurial activity. More: https://lnkd.in/exWwhj83

The IGNITE UCC Graduate Start-Up Incubation Programme is now taking applications. IGNITE is open to recent graduates from any discipline and third-level institution in Ireland, providing the essential skills, advice, and funding needed to transform a business idea into reality. Those on the Programme get: 🚀 €20,000 value per participant 🚀 €5,000 Seed Funding 🚀 Expert Mentorship, Specialised Training, Inspiring Guest Speakers 🚀 No Equity Taken 🚀 Open to all Recent Graduates in Ireland Applications close on November 25th. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/e2kmkxY8

Calling all researchers interested in learning more about how sustainability research and entrepreneurship can overlap! 🌿 Join us at our Sustainability & Entrepreneurship workshop on Wednesday 13th November, with speakers including Julianne (Jules) Hogan, Regional Director Life Sciences at RED Engineering Design; Marion Cantillon, Founder of PitSeal; Dr Mary O'Riordan, Founder of HaPPE Earth; and Dr Marcus Claesson, Head of Bioinformatics at SeqBiome. Register: https://lnkd.in/eJZ4eqtx

“Irish Universities can and must be much better at engaging with business”- Sean O’Driscoll, one of Ireland’s business leaders, and chair of the Governing Authority of University College Cork speaking last night at a UCC Business Engagement event, attended by over 200 attendees from across Ireland’s business sector. The business engagement event highlighted the diverse ways UCC supports industry, from research partnerships to talent and skills development to innovation and technologies. Leading industry partners, including ESB, Carbery Group, Johnson & Johnson MedTech, KPMG, Qualcomm, Bank of Ireland and Pfizer, shared insights into their successful collaborations with UCC, demonstrating how these partnerships are driving advancements across multiple sectors. The event was kindly sponsored by Bank of Ireland and supported by Cork Chamber. Read more: https://bit.ly/4h6Gqhc #UCCIndustry

Two women-led start-ups at University College Cork secure over €1 million in Enterprise Ireland funding. Dr Siobhain O'Mahony O’ Mahony, founder of FemmeMeno and Dr Julie O'Sullivan, founder of SkinCoat, have received funding totalling €1,046,747 from Enterprise Ireland’s Commercialisation Fund Programme. FemmeMeno, is designed to empower women by providing targeted support during peri/menopause; helping to balance hormones, enhance vitality and improve overall health and well-being. Menopause affects every person born female and by the year 2025, the number of post-menopausal women worldwide is estimated to reach 1.1 billion. SkinCoat is an innovative topical probiotic cream aimed at alleviating eczema symptoms. Eczema is a prevalent condition, affecting 1 in 5 children and 1 in 10 adults in Ireland. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gjZkGfMf

Health Innovation Hub Ireland with the Health Service Executive and the Irish College of GPs is running a GreenTech in Healthcare call for innovative products and services that promote environmental sustainability in both primary and secondary healthcare. The Irish healthcare sector is responsible for an estimated 5 per cent of the country's Global Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. Additionally, the sector uses a high volume of single use products, adding to resource use and waste. The call is opened to all companies, organisations, research bodies regardless of size or origin. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e76QB8H3

Applications for the two-day SPRINT Kickstart programme are now open, taking place on Nov 14th & 21st. Six modules will be presented across the two days, including Design Thinking, Business Model Canvas, Value Proposition Hear from Dr. Shivani Pathania, Senior Research Officer with Teagasc, speaking about her experience on the programme. Register now: https://bit.ly/3oUYLqT

Our Business Engagement at University College Cork event is fast approaching. Join us on Tuesday October 15th from 6pm - 8pm to learn more about expertise at UCC, and how to access industry supports including access to talent, research expertise, skills for work courses, innovations and corporate partnerships. Register at link below ⬇

The Knowledge Transfer Ireland (KTI) Annual Knowledge Transfer Survey (AKTS) 2023 case study videos highlight a variety of successful collaborations between academia & industry. These videos provide an in-depth look at some of the most innovative and impactful knowledge transfer projects from across Ireland. Hear from University College Cork spinout company The WellSchools Network as Founder & CEO David Cashman discusses their successful partnership with UCC, as well as the unique challenges and solutions that this partnership has navigated. https://lnkd.in/eDnEYEDw