Introduction to NDRC
Get the NDRC 101 on all of our startup programmes and the who's who supporting entrepreneurs at every stage
So, what is NDRC anyway?
From an idea on a napkin, all the way to raising funds to grow a business, NDRC helps entrepreneurs succeed at every step.
Whether it’s jumping into entrepreneurship at Founder Weekend, leveling up in the Pre-Accelerator, or advancing with our Accelerator - learn the who, what, and why of all our programmes.
Student? Ecosystem Builder? Hub Manager? Or just a startup enthusiast? This course is for you!
Meet the Team
Have your questions answered by our nationwide NDRC programmes team.
Ian Browne
Managing Director
Gemma Marshall
Director
Lorraine Curham
Accelerator Programme Manager
Joe Gorman
Early-Stage Supports Programme Manager
Dushyant Sighn
NDRC Regional Lead | Portershed
Gearoid Kearney
NDRC Regional Lead | RDI Hub
Eshna Gogia
NDRC Regional Lead | Republic of Work
John Roche
Programme Associate | Republic of Work
“Having NDRC supports in the south-west region exposes startups and founders to an amazing community of mentors and experts, and a national network that’s always exchanging information and tips.”
Maeve Lyons | Programme Manager @ RDI Hub
Knowledge You Will Gain
Step into the ecosystem and all the supports that NDRC provides
Programmes
Learn about the topics, the people, and outcomes for each NDRC programme.
Who’s Who
Meet the regional team helping startups in every corner of Ireland.
Opportunities
Find out how you can get involved and contribute to your local ecosystem.
An Interactive & Immersive Schedule
This Masterclass will cover the following topics:
1. Kick-Off (12:00 - 12:05)
Welcome & Who’s Who
2. NDRC Early Stage Supports (12:05 - 12:30)
Programme Overview of Office Hours, Founder Weekend, Pre-Accelerator
Interactive discussion with breakout groups
3. NDRC Accelerator (12:30 - 12:45)
Programme overview
NDRC SAFE explained
4. Interactive Group Discussion (12:45 - 12:55)
Q&A with wider NDRC team
5. Actions & Wrap (12:55 - 13:00)
2024 Calendar
How to get involved
Course Details
When is it: To be announced
Time Commitment: 1 hour
Format: Fully virtual session
How to Prepare: Download/update the Zoom desktop app, make sure your video and audio are clear and have a stable internet connection
Description: From that first conversation to scaling past seed, NDRC offers supports for all stages to guide entrepreneurs along their startup journey. In this Masterclass, you’ll get an overview of all NDRC programmes, including Office Hours, Founder Weekend, Pre-Accelerator and Accelerator.