Programme Overview

AgTechUCD Agccelerator Programme is a 12-week accelerator programme for early-stage startups in Ireland and Europe, in the AgTech, Agrifood and Veterinary and Equine sectors. We support startups as they build their innovative businesses into leading enterprises. The programme will fast track your business development and leadership skills.

AgTechUCD Agccelerator is tailored to understand the particular needs and challenges facing your startup and consists of weekly practical workshops, giving you the tools and templates, support and guidance needed to accelerate your startup. We have industry experts and mentors who will support you throughout the programme.

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#Agccelerator Dates 2024

The AgTechUCD Agccelerator Programme will include workshops, guest talks and mentoring across 12 weeks.
Hybrid format with in-person and virtual workshop days.
In person days will be 9.30 am to 4.30 pm over 5 days of the programme, at The AgTechUCD Innovation Centre on UCD Lyons Farm, Celbridge, Co. Kildare.
- In-person days are Oct 15th, Nov 5th, Nov 19th, Dec 17th, Jan 14th.
Virtual workshops will take place 2 mornings per week: Tuesday and Thursday from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm, starting Oct 17th 2024.

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Please note, dates in yellow are in-person days at UCD Lyons Farm.

Eligibility & Timeline

Your startup MUST be active in AgTech, Agrifood, Veterinary or Equine sectors.
You MUST be developing a highly innovative technology or product.
Your MVP (minimal viable product) MUST be developed.
You MUST be less than 5 years in operation.
You MUST show proof of market traction.
You MUST want to scale and grow fast.
You MUST be available to participate on ALL dates of the programme.
You MUST have De Minimis State Aid balance available.
Your startup MUST be legally registered as a business.

To find out more information about the programme, download our programme leaflet here!

Contact: Gary.Ryan@ucd.ie or Leo.McGrane@ucd.ie

Benefits of Participation

Business Development and Leadership Skills.
Expert Mentors from the Agrifood sector and Business Advisors.
Access to our Venture Capital and Business Angels Network.
Access to our Corporate Network.
Preferred access to UCD Lyons Farm, UCD Rosemount and UCD Food & Health Institute for trialling and testing.
Company profiling in traditional and social media.
Support post programme.
Soft landing for startups launching into the US, Canada and New Zealand.

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