NDRC announces involvement in seven Innovation Dublin activities over the next four weeks

17th October 11: NDRC is announcing its involvement in seven activities between 25th October and 15th November, as part of the Innovation Dublin 2011 festival; all targeted at demonstrated what a hands-on approach to innovation can achieve.

NDRC has taken a novel approach to this year’s Innovation Dublin Festival, by showcasing NDRC-backed, Dublin-based innovations which are of most use to Festival goers and event owners. Through the ‘techinnovations.ie’ portal, NDRC are providing people with the latest web-based social technologies. For access to these technologies visit www.techinnovations.ie

Innovation Dublin and NDRC are running a photography competition throughout the Festival. The competition theme is ‘Innovation by Design’, and applicants are encouraged to submit inspiring photographs that capture innovation and creativity taking place during the Festival. The competition, powered by NDRC-supported and Dublin based start-up ‘PicTurk’, runs from October 17th – November 20th. See www.techinnovations.ie/photocompetition for full details.

25th October – NDRC’s first Open Mic Idea Jam will provide budding entrepreneurs from all backgrounds and experience levels the chance to pitch their ideas, discuss their views and get feedback. Hosted by NDRC Inventorium, the Idea Jam will be attended by designers, developers, investors, seasoned entrepreneurs, content specialists, students and passers by. Register here: http://www.inventorium.org/events/innovation-dublin-open-mic-idea-jam/

8th November – This second NDRC Open Mic Idea Jam will take place in the Stag’s Head pub, and will provide budding entrepreneurs from all backgrounds and experience levels the chance to pitch their ideas, discuss their views and get feedback. Register here: http://www.inventorium.org/events/innovation-dublin-open-mic-idea-jam/

9th November – NDRC will be exhibiting at ‘Collaborate to Innovate’, and meeting with companies and researchers to talk about how NDRC can help digital innovations reach the marketplace. To register your interest in meeting with NDRC at this event contact info@ndrc.ie

11th November – NDRC is working with ThousandSeeds to provide this valuable day long workshop with Ash Maurya, the global leading light in the approach to starting a digital business which has come to be known as ‘lean start-up’. Ash will provide participants with real insight into what it takes to build game-changing  products and companies. To book your place, visit www.thousandseeds1.eventbrite.com

15th November – This third NDRC Open Mic Idea Jam will take place in the Odessa Club, and will provide budding entrepreneurs from all backgrounds and experience levels the chance to pitch their ideas, discuss their views and get feedback. Register here: http://www.inventorium.org/events/innovation-dublin-open-mic-idea-jam/

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