Requirements

Who Can Apply

If you can answer yes to all of these questions, then you should consider applying.
- Are you determined to start and grow a knowledge based, innovative business with export potential?

- Will you be working on developing the business full-time?

- Do you have a third level qualification (minimum level of a diploma)?

- Do you have several years of experience in industry?

- Will the business be based in the South West of Ireland?

Please note that eligibility does not of itself guarantee a place. There are a limited number of places. Offers are made to applicants following a competitive interview process

How should I apply?

For the 2009/10 Programme, you need to apply before the closing date of Friday, 18th March 2010 by completing this sites Online Application Form

Anyone interested in applying should look at the Apply Now section of this website.

Interviews will be held over March and April 2010.

The next Programme will begin in May 2010.

Am I eligible?

The applicant to Genesis should be:

the Commercial Promoter of the business
have a third level qualification (diploma level of higher) and several years of industry experience. High calibre applicants with relevant experience who do not hold the necessary minimum education qualifications may be facilitated on the programme.
The main promoters should also have the ambition to scale the business and the entrepreneurial drive to build a successful business.

What types of business will qualify?

Genesis supports businesses across a wide spectrum of sectors including Food, Information Technology, Biotech, Telecommunications, Renewable Energy, Medical Device and Automotive. The key criteria for the business are:

Be innovative and knowledge or technology based
Have growth potential in terms of export markets and employment creation
Demonstrate research or knowledge of the marketplace