Campus Company Development Programme

The aim of Campus Company Development Programme (CCDP) is to assist academic and research entrepreneurs in the establishment and development of knowledge-intensive enterprises to commercialise the output of their research and other innovative ideas.

The Programme will assist participants to define and develop their innovative ideas and prepare a detailed business plan.

The Programme begins each Spring at NovaUCD and contains a mix of practical training and consultancy support including 12 half-day workshops, one-to-one advice and consultancy meetings, and a series of networking events. Throughout the programme, participants will be assisted in the development of a business plan by the CCDP team.

 
Professor Brian Glennon & Dr Mark Barrett, co-founders, APC Ltd
UCD School of Chemistry & Chemical Biology
Overall winner 2011 CCDP

The projects of participants on the programme will be assessed by an independent evaluation panel made up of representatives from NovaUCD’s network and sponsors, including Arthur Cox and Deloitte. Projects will be evaluated based on the progress made during the course of the programme through presentations made to the Panel at the beginning and end of the programme and on their business plan.

The 2011 Campus Company Development Programme Awards Evening

The CCDP culminates in an awards evening in November. At this event each, project promoters deliver an 'elevator pitch' to an audience which is made up of the NovaUCD network which includes venture capitalists and business angels. Each promoter who has completed the programme will be presented with a Certificate.

The business plans of three shortlisted projects will be presented by their promoters who will receive a sculpture and monetary award.

If you are interested in further information contact

Caroline Gill
Innovation Education Manager,
Office of the Vice-President for Innovation
t: +353 1 716 3715
e: caroline.gill@ucd.ie