Masterclass Series
A mini-MBA for supporting startups. Designed for ecosystem builders, startup hubs, programme managers, corporates, and professionals.
Next Edition
(Virtual)
6 October, 2026 |
11AM-12:30PM
Level Up Your Startup Knowledge
10 free courses, co-designed with global experts, bringing best practices to anyone driven to learn.
10+
Immersive courses to choose from
1-3
Hour interactive sessions
50+
Hours of digital content and materials
Are Masterclasses for You?
Maximise how you can support startups and learn how you can get involved in the ecosystem.
Startup Hubs
Trying to attract and support more startups? We’ll help your team level up, covering everything from operational efficiency and community programming to space design.
Programme Managers
Whether you’re an accelerator, incubator or innovation manager, everyone benefits from shared learnings. Keep innovation moving forward with insights from global experts and international best practices.
Corporates
Learn about innovation and intrapreneurship programmes you can build internally, and how to work with startups. Gain skills to reach the next stage of your career and give back to the ecosystem.
Universities & Students
In college, just graduated, or about to start a post-grad? We’ll help you navigate into the startup ecosystem. Part of the university faculty? We’ll share on the ground insights on helping your students spin in or spin out.
Lawyers & Accountants
You already have the hard skills, now learn how to harness new startup opportunities and add value at every stage of the startup lifecycle.
Government Agencies
We surface resources and insights across the ecosystem, making it easier for you to connect with startups in your region and provide support for your clients.
Mentors
Interested in supporting startups, or already mentoring? Learn how to do more with global experts and resources.
Angel Investors
We help you get started as a new investor, and connect existing angels with the latest tools to succeed.
Community Builders
If you're a community leader supporting underrepresented groups, our courses can set you up with a better understanding of the entrepreneurial ecosystem and supports that you can take back to your network.
“Shared learnings and insights help our hub team level up so we can better support startups in our local ecosystem.”
Grainne O’Keeffe | Former CEO at Ludgate Hub
Become an Ecosystem Builder
Join the movement. Support indigenous startups across Ireland.
Learn
About the realities of the startup ecosystem and how you can get involved.
Invest
Your time, money, or effort with more impact.
Support
Your local community of entrepreneurs by learning how to work with them better.
Grow
Your professional network and skills to work with startups as clients or partners.
State-of-the-Art Hybrid Learning Environment
Live interactive sessions with best-in-class broadcasting facilities to bring speakers and content to life.
Courses coming soon…
6th of October | Streaming Virtually
Startup Legals: Fundraising
A practical masterclass on SAFEs, CLNs, priced rounds and term sheets, helping founders understand the key legal considerations when raising capital.
FAQ
Do I need to pay for this?
No, the Masterclasses have no cost to you. However, spots are limited.
Can anyone register?
The NDRC Masterclass Series is open to anyone wanting to learn more about startups or gain perspective on the startup ecosystem to contribute.
Can I register for just one course?
Each class focuses on providing a different skill set so you can pick and choose which topics are relevant to you. You can register for all!
What kinds of topics will be covered?
Core areas involved in the startup journey and how you can best support founders during critical stages of growth. You can find more information about the courses on the section above.
Where does this happen?
The NDRC Masterclasses take place virtually - meaning you can join from anywhere! We also host in-person sessions occasionally, so stay tuned!
How long is a Masterclass?
Depending on the Masterclass, the average length is between 2 and 3 hours.
How many people can participate in each Masterclass course?
Each course will allow a different number of participants depending on the format and activities included for that topic. For virtual courses we expect to allow ~50 attendees per session, but will try to accommodate as many as we can. We will offer each topic multiple times throughout the year to give as many chances to participate.
Have a question that isn’t answered here?
No problem, reach out to us at programmes@ndrc.ie.