iuef.ie
Leaders’ Perspective on Enterprise and Entrepreneurial Education
Dublin Castle Conference Centre3rd April 2012
Padraig O’ConnorCo-Head IUEFUCD Undergraduate
Eoin CallaghanCo-Head IUEFUCD Undergraduate
What is the Irish University Entrepreneurship Forum?
We are… …a student run initiative…fostering a culture of entrepreneurship in Irish universities
…developing a network of 3rd level entrepreneurs
…connecting these students with the business community
Our Founders
Kevin GlynnBusiness & Law, UCD
Michael MageeEconomics & Finance, UCD
History
December 2011 Michael & Kevin visit New YorkTV show sparks discussion of a business forum
January 2012 Back in Dublin the idea is developedTeam formedBrand developed
IUEF.ie went liveCompany recruitment Sponsorship
February 2012
March 2012 Selected 8 companiesAccenture workshopFinalised our inaugural event
Initial Concept
“The Forum will showcase young entrepreneurial talent and facilitate discussion surrounding new ideas, potential partnerships and fresh capital”
Our Sponsors
The Event
Our first event took place last Thursday in Dublin
8 Student run companies presented their ventures to a panel of 24 business leaders
Questions and Answers were allowed after 4 companies presented
Networking took place afterwards to exchange details for further discussion
Over 120 people attended the event
The CompaniesOur 8 companies came from all over the country, we had applications from every University on the island
25 start-ups applied for the event
The companies ranged from tech start-ups to sports nutrition holdings and from tinnitus treatment to pipeline cutting mechanisms
Each company presented for 5 minutes to showcase their idea to a panel of select business leaders
Going forward…2013
• Sustainability• Forge stronger link between start-ups and “business leaders”
with practical and sustainable mentorship schemes• Formal follow up sessions - continued dialogue between start-
ups and potential investors/supporters• Establish long lasting relationships with agencies/organisations
• Expansion• More university/IT reps - Greater academic input• Include in calendar of all Entrepreneurial Societies• Develop network of student entrepreneurs• 2 years time - Bi-Annual forum with possibility of dividing
businesses by sector - more specific forums
Future
• All inclusive national event • Extend our reach to all academic institutions on the island
• Emulate UK student entrepreneur network• Promote innovation and entrepreneurship among students by
uniting organisations – give voice to young entrepreneurs
• Become THE focal-point for student entrepreneurship• “One of the hardest parts of working on a start-up is finding
people who are interested in the same problems that you are. The IUEF is a great idea for bringing like-minded people together.” JC
To do this we need… …Your continued support and endorsement
… Enhanced networks between entrepreneurs and prospective mentors
…Additional resources and exposure…Continued promotion and sponsorship
Thank you
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