Who can apply
Idea-Stage Entrepreneurs
You have a strong concept and are ready to validate it.
Early Builders
You've started building and need structure and guidance.
Visionary Professionals
You see a gap in the market and want to fill it.
Ready-to-Build Founders
From napkin sketch to prototype — we meet you where you are.
What you gain
Understand Irish legal structures, regulation, and ecosystem requirements.
Comprehensive Business Knowledge
Guidance from experienced entrepreneurs and advisors.
Strategic Mentorship
Long-term connections within the African professional community.
Sustainable Network
LEOs, Enterprise Ireland pathways, funding opportunities.
Access to resources
Business plans, projections, marketing frameworks.
Practical business tools
Build clarity, capability, and execution confidence.
Community and confidence
Eligibility Criteria
Be part of the African professional network in Ireland.
Have an idea or early-stage business.
Commit to weekly virtual sessions.
Attend the in-person workshop.
Commit to 10 weeks of development.
Intend to register and operate in Ireland.
Important Dates
Application period — February 16ᵗʰ – March 8ᵗʰ, 2026
Interview and selection process — March 9ᵗʰ – March 17ᵗʰ, 2026
Program Orientation — Week of March 17ᵗʰ, 2026
Weekly Sessions Begin — March 24ᵗʰ, 2026
