AgTechUCD Agccelerator Programme

Accelerating the Development of the AgTech Innovation Ecosystem in Ireland and Beyond

Programme Overview

AgTechUCD Agccelerator Programme is a 12-week accelerator programme for early-stage startups in Ireland and Europe, in the AgTech, Agrifood and Veterinary and Equine sectors. We support startups as they build their innovative businesses into leading enterprises. The programme will fast track your business development and leadership skills.

AgTechUCD Agccelerator is tailored to understand the particular needs and challenges facing your startup and consists of weekly practical workshops, giving you the tools and templates, support and guidance needed to accelerate your startup. We have industry experts and mentors who will support you throughout the programme.

Apply for the Agccelerator through F6S below!

 

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#Agccelerator Dates

  • The AgTechUCD Agccelerator Programme will include workshops, guest talks and mentoring across 12 weeks.
  • Hybrid format with in-person and virtual workshop days.
  • In person will be 9.30 am to 4.30 pm over 3 days of the programme.
  • Virtual workshops will take place 2 mornings per week: Tuesday and Thursday from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm, starting Mid-October 2023.

2023 Agccelerator Dates v3

 

Eligibility & Timeline

  • Your startup must be active in AgTech, Agrifood, Veterinary or Equine sectors. 
  • Are you developing a highly innovative technology or product?
  • Your MVP (minimal viable product) of your product or service MUST be developed.
  • You MUST be 5 years or less in operation?
  • Can you show proof of market traction?
  • Do you have the ambition to scale and grow fast?
  • Do you have the intention to generate a positive, measurable social and environmental impact?
  • Individuals and Teams may apply – You MUST be available to participate on ALL dates of the programme.
  • Legal (business) entity is not yet required but should be intended.

To find out more information about the programme, download our programme leaflet here!

Contact: Niamh.collins1@ucd.ie or Leo.McGrane@ucd.ie

Benefits of Participation

  • Business Development and Leadership Skills.
  • Expert Mentors from the Agrifood sector and Business Advisors.
  • Access to our Venture Capital and Business Angels Network.
  • Access to our Corporate Network.
  • Preferred access to UCD Lyons Farm, UCD Rosemount and UCD Food & Health Institute for trialling and testing.
  • Company profiling in traditional and social media.
  • Support post programme.
  • Soft landing for startups launching into the US, Canada and New Zealand.

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Startup Supports

Our support partners offer: Consultation, Discounts and Credits

  • Banking & Financial Planning
  • Finance, Accounting & Tax
  • Non-Dilutive EU Funding (Proposal Writing, Grant Strategy)
  • Legal & IP
  • HR
  • Sales & Marketing
  • CRM, Cloud Computing, SaaS

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Programme Supporters

Contact Us

Gary Ryan

Director, AgTechUCD Innovation Centre

e: gary.ryan@ucd.ie
tw: @AgTechUCD
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Leo McGrane

Manager, AgTechUCD Innovation Centre

e: leo.mcgrane@ucd.ie
tw: @AgTechUCD
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