Programme Overview

AgTechUCD Agccelerator Programme is a 12-week accelerator programme for early-stage startups in Ireland and Europe, in the AgTech, FoodTech and VetTech 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.

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#Agccelerator Dates

AgTechUCD Agccelerator Programme will include workshops, guest talks and mentoring throughout the 12 weeks
Virtually, 2 Mornings per week: Tuesday and Thursday from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm, starting October 18th
Oct 18th, Jan 12th and Jan 26th will be full days and delivered in person
Thursday Jan 26th will be a virtual pitch event to a panel of judges

	Tuesday's	Thursday's		Tuesday's	Thursday's
Week 1:	Oct 18th	Oct 20th	Week 7:	Nov 29th	Dec 1st
Week 2:	Oct 25th	Oct 27th	Week 8:	Dec 6th	Dec 8th
Week 3:	n/a	Nov 3rd	Week 9:	Dec 13th	Dec 18th
Week 4:	Nov 8th	Nov 10th	Week 10:	Jan 10th	Jan 12th
Week 5:	Nov 15th	Nov 17th	Week 11:	Jan 17th	Jan 19th
Week 6:	Nov 22nd	Nov 24th	Week 12:	Jan 24th	Jan 26th

Note: You MUST be available to attend all dates listed above.

Eligibility & Timeline

Are you active in, AgTech, FoodTech and VetTech?
Are you developing a highly innovative technology or product?
Is the MVP (minimal viable product) of your product or service developed
Are you less than 5 years 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.

Tofind 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 in Ag & FoodTech and Business Advisors.
Access to our Venture Capital and Business Angels Network.
Preferred access to UCD Lyons Farm, UCD Rosemount and UCD Food & Health Institute for trialling and testing.
Support for 1 year from the start of programme.
Soft landing for startups launching into the US.

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