Enterprise Ireland's New Frontiers runs in Cork in two phases: Phase 1 part-time over 8-10 weeks of weekend and evening sessions, then a full-time six-month Phase 2. Phase 2 carries a full support package including a EUR 17,500 tax-free allowance subject to eligibility and performance, while Phase 1 has no stipend. No equity is taken. Sectors span foodtech, hardware, medtech, biotech, media, climate and energy.
Investment
€17,500 (Below Europe & C. Asia median $54.5k · Below global median $61.3k)
Equity taken
0% (Like 88% of Europe & C. Asia · Like 79% globally)
Duration
34 weeks (Longer than Europe & C. Asia median 26 wks · Longer than global median 20 wks)