The Innovation Academy, an educational collaboration between UCD and TCD, is an exciting intellectual space where students and academics interact in multidisciplinary groups with mentors from the public and private sector to develop and nurture creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship and teamwork.
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The mission of the Innovation Academy is focused upon the pursuit of fresh ideas and new ventures. The Academy modules are taught through activity-based learning experiences using the best practices being developed, both in-house and internationally, to create innovative and exciting educational experiences.
Through the creation of a vibrant multidisciplinary environment the Academy seeks to transform some of the brightest scholars the two institutions have to offer into energetic and resourceful entrepreneurial thinkers. Students who participate in the Innovation Academy modules gain unprecedented access to industry leaders and public bodies, growing their professional network and expanding their own personal networks. The contacts students make through participation in the Innovation Academy will benefit them for life.
Graduate Certificate in Innovation & Entrepreneurship
The Graduate Certificate comprises of two core modules and a series of optional modules. The core modules must be completed before optional modules can be chosen. Students will receive the Graduate Certificate on receipt of 30ECTS.
You can find out more detail on the Graduate Certificate HERE
Students are required to complete the two core modules:
These core modules earn 15 ECTS.
In order to complete the full certificate students need to complete a total of 30 ECTS, which can be made up
from a selection of the optional modules:
- Application 2.5 / 5 / 10 ECTS
- Communication 2.5 ECTS
- Motivation 2.5 ECTS
- Activation 5 ECTS
- Inspiration 5 ECTS
- Socialisation 5 ECTS
- Protection 5 ECTS
- Commercialisation 5 ECTS
- Preperation 5 ECTS
The modules are held throughout the year, both on and off campus. The core modules must be completed before the optional modules can be started.
For full Programme Information please click HERE
To apply for this programme please contact Lisa Hogan
Professor Suzi Jarvis
UCD Director
Email: suzi.jarvis@ucd.ie
Telephone: +353-1-716-6780
Fax: +353-1-716-6777
Frances Mitchell
Academy Facilitator
Email: frances.mitchell@ucd.ie
Telephone: +353-1-716-4022
Lisa Maria Hogan
Academy Administrator & Event Manager
Email: lisa.hogan@ucd.ie
Telephone: +353-1-716-4012
Margaret Ledwith
Academy Facilitator & Sustainability Manager
Email: margaret.ledwith@ucd.ie
Telephone + 353-1-716 4027
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