We support Irish EdTech startups and established companies
IS THIS FOR YOU?
About The Programme
The programme encompasses two parallel mentoring strands – one focusing on progressing your business proposition and the second on your technology roadmap. Access and support from learning and technology experts will be provided throughout the programme.
In the workshops, you will develop a deep understanding of your customers’ needs, explore market opportunities and develop a technical roadmap and go-to-market plan.
The programme encompasses two parallel mentoring strands – one focusing on progressing your business proposition and the second on your technology roadmap. Access and support from learning and technology experts will be provided throughout the programme.
$2,000 USD of AWS credits is provided to all participating companies with a Demo Day prize of $100,000 USD of AWS credits.
Why Apply?
Accelerate the growth of your startup.
All programme participants receive:
$2,000 USD AWS computing credits
Free access to Certified AWS training
6 full-day workshops delivered by experts in learning and technology
We are looking for early-stage pre-investment start-ups or established companies in the Republic of Ireland. You are likely to already have an early minimum viable product (MVP) or be ready to develop one and need support with one or more of the following:
Developing and validating your business proposition.
Technical guidance on building and scaling in the cloud taking into account regulatory, data privacy and cyber security considerations.
Access to specialist expertise such as pilots/trials, pathways to market, public procurement and investor readiness.
We’re looking for companies who are developing technology solutions to solve problems related to learning.
You may be eligible if:
You have identified a problem or need related to learning and designed a digital solution.
You have developed an innovation and have registered a company to commercialise your innovation. Your innovation improves learner outcomes or enhances workflow or reduces costs related to learning.
You have a working prototype or need help to develop one.
Your company is registered and located in the Republic of Ireland.
Our accelerator programme could help your business to accelerate growth and
scale operations.
Important Dates
Make a note of these important dates related to your application.
Applications Open
28 September 2023
Applications Close
9 November 2023
Applicants Notified
15 November 2023
Programme Start Date
5 December 2023
Demo Day
20 February 2024
What To Expect
This is a twelve-week programme with six in-person full-day workshops. Workshops take place in AWS in Ballsbridge, Dublin. You receive mentoring between modules.
You have identified a learning problem/need and designed a digital solution.
You have a learning innovation and have registered a company to commercialise your innovation.
You have a working prototype or need help to develop one.
Your company is registered and located in the Republic of Ireland.
How many participants will be selected?
10 participants will be selected for the programme.
What is the application process?
Complete the online application form. Submissions will be evaluated by a team of industry experts. Take note of the application questions in the Help section before you begin your application. If you would like to discuss your application prior to submission, email linda.waters@learnovatecentre.org for guidance.
What questions are asked in the application form?
We recommend that you prepare your application in advance. You can then type, or copy and paste, your answers from a saved document into the application form. These are the questions asked in the application form:
What is your first name?
What is your last name?
What is your email?
What is your phone number?
What is the name of your company?
What is your job title?
What is your website?
What is your postcode?
What is your company registration number?
Tell us about your business
What is the customer or learner need you plan to address?
What is different or innovative about your solution?
What is your biggest challenge for the next 6 months?
Who is on your team and what are their roles in the company? Include LinkedIn links.