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iuef.ie
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Leaders’ Perspective on Enterprise and Entrepreneurial Education
Dublin Castle Conference Centre3rd April 2012
Padraig O’ConnorCo-Head IUEFUCD Undergraduate
Eoin CallaghanCo-Head IUEFUCD Undergraduate
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What is the Irish University Entrepreneurship Forum?
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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
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Our Founders
Kevin GlynnBusiness & Law, UCD
Michael MageeEconomics & Finance, UCD
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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
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Initial Concept
“The Forum will showcase young entrepreneurial talent and facilitate discussion surrounding new ideas, potential partnerships and fresh capital”
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Our Sponsors
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Thank you