Our Partners
The programme is delivered in partnership with Queen’s University Belfast, NUI Galway University College Cork and Dublin City University, Ryan Academy.
University College Cork
The College of Business and Law is one of four Colleges now in place as part of a revised management structure for the University and incorporates Cork University Business School. Through the programmes run under the auspices of the Business and Law Faculties, the College of Business and Law continues to attract the highest aggregate number of talented students in UCC. Accordingly, students experience a vibrant university and college life, where the emphasis is on research led teaching and the provision of programmes and courses which prepare students for a globalised, sophisticated business and legal environment.
National University of Ireland, Galway
The National University of Ireland (NUI), Galway is the largest and oldest university based in the west of Ireland, employing in excess of 2,000 staff with a 17,000 strong student population. NUI Galway is a research-led University with internationally recognised expertise in selected priority areas. Research at NUI Galway is forward-thinking and global in scale. Today we are leading the field in a wide range of areas including stem cell and gene therapy research, human rights law, environmental change, and developing the next generation of internet technology. NUI Galway has a distinguished reputation for teaching and research excellence. This reputation is reflected in our performance in various University Rankings.
Queen's University Belfast
Queen’s University Belfast is in the top one per cent of global universities and is a member of the Russell Group of 24 leading UK research-intensive universities, providing world-class education underpinned by world-class research. Founded as Queen’s College in 1845, it became a university in its own right in 1908. Today, it is an international centre of research and education rooted at the heart of Northern Ireland. The University is on a transformational journey, and innovation is a central theme. The Research and Enterprise Directorate is at the forefront of blending academia with industry. We are helping to ensure that our innovative research has a local and global impact on society.
Dublin City University
DCU is the fastest growing university in Ireland and is the leading young University on the island of Ireland. Dublin City University has forged a reputation as Ireland’s University of Enterprise, through its strong, active links with academic, research and industry partners both at home and overseas. DCU provides a unique learning environment where students are encouraged to develop their creativity and skills as innovators. The DCU Ryan Academy for Entrepreneurs was set up to promote and accelerate early stage entrepreneurship in Ireland. It works with startups and SME’s through its startup programmes, accelerators, mentoring supports and other events.