LEO Kildare Collaborate with Trinity College Dublin to Launch Postgraduate Programme in Innovation & Entrepreneurship for Small Businesses
Local Enterprise Offices of Kildare, Meath and Wicklow partner to launch a Postgraduate Certificate in Innovation and Enterprise Development accredited by Trinity College Dublin and based in MERITS, the Mid-East Region’s Innovation Think-Space.
In securing this partnership, Jacqui McNabb, Head of Enterprise and Economic Development in Kildare County Council said:
In developing this opportunity with TANGENT - Trinity’s Ideas Workspace, our overarching objective is to accelerate innovation capability in the region, to ensure that our clients have a competitive edge and the ambition to be global leaders.
For many companies there is a wide gap between their aspirations to innovate and their ability to execute. By supporting innovation at the core of each business, we can support and bridge that gap.
Ken Finnegan, CEO of Tangent, Trinity’s Ideas Workspace, added:
We are excited to begin working alongside the LEO network and MERITS to support the region’s enterprise community; from SMEs and emerging start-ups, to intrapreneurs and those simply wanting to learn more about innovation and entrepreneurship. Together, we can deliver a transformative learning experience, nurturing local talent and strengthening our national innovation network.
The part-time course, which runs over 18 weeks from January to June 2023, will be hosted in MERITS, Naas, Co. Kildare. The course is for those seeking to develop an entrepreneurial mindset, a new career path or wishing to upskill and progress within their current organisation. The Trinity Postgraduate Certificate in Innovation and Enterprise Development will provide ambitious individuals in the region with the opportunity to gain a postgraduate qualification at level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications.
The course is funded by the Higher Education Authority under the Springboard+ initiative, meaning it is free to eligible applicants with a fee of 10% (€300) being applicable for successful applicants currently in employment. And available to those who may be unemployed at 1005 subsidy, therefore with no fees.
Places are limited and offered on a first-come bases.
Classes will be delivered online (70%) and in-person (30%) and the course is now open for applications HEA - Springboard+ (springboardcourses.ie)
The Local Enterprise Office can assist anyone with questions regarding the programme or the application process. TCD will also host an online briefing event on Monday 10th October Tangent, Trinity’s Ideas Workspace - Trinity College Dublin (tcd.ie)
APPLICATIONS OPEN VIA: HEA - Springboard+ (springboardcourses.ie)
ONLINE FOLLOW ON EVENT: Tangent, Trinity’s Ideas Workspace - Trinity College Dublin (tcd.ie)
