iuef.ie

Leaders’ Perspective on Enterprise and Entrepreneurial Education

Dublin Castle Conference Centre3rd April 2012

Padraig O’ConnorCo-Head IUEFUCD Undergraduate

Eoin CallaghanCo-Head IUEFUCD Undergraduate

What is the Irish University Entrepreneurship Forum?

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

Our Founders

Kevin GlynnBusiness & Law, UCD

Michael MageeEconomics & Finance, UCD

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

Initial Concept

“The Forum will showcase young entrepreneurial talent and facilitate discussion surrounding new ideas, potential partnerships and fresh capital”

Our Sponsors

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

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

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

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

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

Thank you