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What is Endeavour?

Ireland's leading fast-track programme for business start-ups. Under the new two-phase structure, Endeavour is open to founders (and their co-founders), as well as scientists, engineers, or persons from any other discipline who may not have their own idea but are committed to being part of the launch and operation of a new and innovative technology, web or software business in Ireland. We are looking for ambitious, innovative, high achievers with a strong work ethic.

A hugely successful 2010

• Dublin Web Summit Spark of Genius Award;
• Irish Software Association, Technology Start-up of the Year;
• InterTradeIreland Munster Seedcorn Winner;
• SCUUL Entrepreneur of the Year.

Many of our companies are actively funding (one complete) with an estimated combined funding valuation in excess of EUR10m.

What’s new for 2011?

We are building on a very successful foundation by adding new features and introducing an innovative new two-phase structure. Our differentiating factors remain our globally successful mentors and international network.

We are building on these core strengths by adding significant new innovations:

• A two-phase structure beginning with a seven-week programme (six evenings and one Saturday) that will run in both Dublin and Kerry. The best of the Phase 1 candidates - based on their Demo Day performance and other criteria - will progress to Phase 2, an intensive full time programme based in Kerry;

• Geographical floating mentor teams - in addition to dedicated mentors - covering the West Coast and the East Coast of the US, and Asia;

• An Investor Week to showcase companies in Dublin, London and Silicon Valley;

• Endeavour will take a 3% stake in companies that advance to Phase 2 and provide EUR5,000 funding and free office space for a year - as well as access to incredible mentors and funding opportunities. Endeavour is a not for profit entity;

• An Online Monitoring System to manage and rate participant progress.

Who should apply?

Under the new two-phase structure, Endeavour is open to founders (and their co-founders), as well as scientists, engineers, creatives, or persons from any other discipline who may not have their own idea but are committed to being part of the launch and operation of a new and innovative technology, web or software business in Ireland. We are looking for ambitious, innovative, high achievers with a strong work ethic.