Introduction to NDRC

Get the NDRC 101 on all of our startup programmes and the who's who supporting entrepreneurs at every stage

 
 

So, what is NDRC anyway?

From an idea on a napkin, all the way to raising funds to grow a business, NDRC helps entrepreneurs succeed at every step.

Whether it’s jumping into entrepreneurship at Founder Weekend, leveling up in the Pre-Accelerator, or advancing with our Accelerator - learn the who, what, and why of all our programmes.

Student? Ecosystem Builder? Hub Manager? Or just a startup enthusiast? This course is for you!

Meet the Team

Have your questions answered by our nationwide NDRC programmes team.

Ian Browne

Managing Director

Lizzy Hayashida

Director

Reta Octania

Accelerator Programme Manager

Joe Gorman

Early-Stage Supports Programme Manager

Dushyant Sighn

NDRC Regional Lead | PorterShed

Gearoid Kearney

NDRC Regional Lead | RDI Hub

Eshna Gogia

NDRC Regional Lead | Republic of Work

Andy McManagan

Programme Associate | Republic of Work

“Having NDRC supports in the south-west region exposes startups and founders to an amazing community of mentors and experts, and a national network that’s always exchanging information and tips.”

Maeve Lyons | Programme Manager @ RDI Hub

Knowledge You Will Gain

Step into the ecosystem and all the supports that NDRC provides

 
 

Programmes

Learn about the topics, the people, and outcomes for each NDRC programme.

 
 

Who’s Who

Meet the regional team helping startups in every corner of Ireland.

 
 

Opportunities

Find out how you can get involved and contribute to your local ecosystem.

An Interactive & Immersive Schedule

This Masterclass will cover the following topics:

 

1. Kick-Off (12:00 - 12:05)

  • Welcome & Who’s Who

2. NDRC Early Stage Supports (12:05 - 12:30)

  • Programme Overview of Office Hours, Founder Weekend, Pre-Accelerator

  • Interactive discussion with breakout groups

3. NDRC Accelerator (12:30 - 12:45)

  • Programme overview

  • NDRC SAFE explained

4. Interactive Group Discussion (12:45 - 12:55)

  • Q&A with wider NDRC team

5. Actions & Wrap (12:55 - 13:00)

  • 2024 Calendar

  • How to get involved

Course Details

When is it: To be announced

Time Commitment: 1 hour

Format: Fully virtual session

How to Prepare: Download/update the Zoom desktop app, make sure your video and audio are clear and have a stable internet connection

Description: From that first conversation to scaling past seed, NDRC offers supports for all stages to guide entrepreneurs along their startup journey. In this Masterclass, you’ll get an overview of all NDRC programmes, including Office Hours, Founder Weekend, Pre-Accelerator and Accelerator.

Registrations are now closed!