Genesis Programme Shortlisted for EU Award

Genesis Enterprise Programme, Cork Institute of Technology nominated for the EU’s European Enterprise Awards 2010.

Based in the Rubicon Centre, Cork Institute of Technology, the Genesis Enterprise Programme to develop entrepreneurs has been short-listed for the EU's European Enterprise Awards 2010.

Representing Ireland, Genesis fought off stiff competition from more than 330 projects from 28 European countries to become one of just 12 short-listed nominees for this year's award.

The Genesis Enterprise Programme is a 12 month rapid incubation programme to provide support and management skills development for entrepreneurs establishing knowledge based start-ups in the South West region of Ireland.

Its holistic approach to the incubation process brings together partners from Higher Education, Enterprise Ireland, County Enterprise Boards and other public bodies to lend support to new companies. It has had an outstanding success rate with 79% of the participants to date still in business.

"We are delighted to be short-listed", said Genesis Programme Manager Denise Kennedy. "It means our methods of supporting entrepreneurs and enabling innovation was recognised for it’s focused client-centred approach".

Growing Our Own Success!

Cork Institute of Technology & Minister Martin to honour Pat Ryan, Abtran with 2010 Genesis Enterprise Programme Alumni Award.

At the keynote Genesis Showcase & Awards Ceremony in Cork Institute of Technology next Monday evening (29th March), Foreign Affairs Minister Micheál Martin will present Pat Ryan of Cork based Abtran with the 2010 Genesis Enterprise Programme Alumni Award. Ryan is co-founder and client services director of Abtran, Ireland’s leading business process services provider which today employs over 1,000 people. He is a 1998 graduate of the highly regarded Genesis Enterprise Programme.

Over the last 12 years, the Genesis Enterprise Programme has been enabling potential entrepreneurs to start up innovative, knowledge-intensive businesses in the South West region of Ireland with the objective of helping them to develop into highly successful companies capable of competing in global markets. The Genesis Alumni Award is presented annually and pays tribute to an Alumnus of Genesis who has made substantial achievements in their commercial field or has contributed in a significant way to the economic development of knowledge based businesses in the region.

12 years ago, Pat Ryan decided to leave a multinational to start his own business. That decision led him to create Abtran with co-founders Michael and Gerard Fitzgerald, a company that has become Ireland’s largest indigenous business process outsourcer with projected turnover in excess of €40 million in 2010.

Accelerating Early Stage Businesses in the Southwest Region of Ireland

The 2010/11 Genesis Enterprise Programme.

Closing Date for Applications: Friday March 26th 2010

The 12-month Programme offers the start-up entrepreneur the following supports:

• Management Development Training in strategy, finance, marketing, sales etc
• An environment with other entrepreneurs at early stages of business development
• Business address and office facilities
• Experienced business mentor for each participant
• Opportunity to access the staff and facilities of the Programme Partners
• Access to CORD Funding, subject to Enterprise Ireland approval
• Information on other sources of funding

Interviews will be held over March and April 2010.

The next Programme will begin in May 2010.

For details on eligibility and how to apply, please visit the application form, application process and eligibility criteria on our website www.gep.ie,

Or Contact the Programme Manager, Denise Kennedy at 021.492 8907

How do I get Selected for Genesis?

The Programme is typically oversubscribed and there is a competitive process for gaining a place. Potential applicants are encouraged to make contact with the Genesis Programme Manager at any stage during the year.

Step 1: Submit Online Application Fill in the online application with brief profile of the business indicating the market research that has been undertaken http://www.gep.ie/apply/index.html

Step 2: Contact &/Informal consultation meeting with the Genesis Programme Manager as to suitability, next steps appropriate to stage of development, and advice in preparing for interview.

Step 3: Short listed candidates will be asked to submit the following to the Genesis Programme Manager for Interview

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Business Plan/Mini Business Plan/Feasibility Study
3. Powerpoint Presentation for Interview

Step 4: Genesis Interview

Step 5: Decision & Recommendations

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Pictured: Micheál Martin, T.D., Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment

Over 200 people attended the 2008 Genesis Enterprise Programme Showcase & Awards

The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Micheál Martin, T.D., presented the End of Year Awards at the 10th Annual Genesis Enterprise Programme (GEP) 2008 Awards & Showcase, at Cork Institute of Technology on Monday 14th April.