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Wednesday, 21 January 2009 23:09

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

 
Monday, 14 April 2008 00:00

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Pictured: Micheál Martin, T.D., Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Audience at the Awards
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.

 
Tuesday, 25 March 2008 00:00

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Micheal Martin T.D.

The 10th Anniversary of the Genesis Enterprise Programme is an excellent opportunity for all those associated with the Programme to celebrate its remarkable achievements. It is a prime example of the successful synthesis of the resources of the Development Agencies and Educational Institutions in stimulating entrepreneurship and innovation in the region.

 
Thursday, 29 November 2007 00:00


Liam Nellis and Dr. Martin Naughton with Seed Corn Munster Regional Winners, Aspiracon – Pat Lucey and Colm Horgan



Tomás Finneran and Kristian O'Donovan (Flúirse, Winners of the Special award)with Dr. Martin Naughton
The Genesis Enterprise Programme (www.gep.ie) is celebrating a unique double win where two of its participating companies took the top prizes at the grand final of the 2007 All Island Seedcorn competition organised by InterTradeIreland's EquityNetwork. The Seedcorn competition aims to provide businesses with the experience of writing a business plan and presenting it to the venture capital community.
 
Wednesday, 19 September 2007 00:00
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John Hanrahan, Glantreo celebrates the "Outstanding Innovation" Award at the 2007 Shell LiveWire Young Entrepreneur Competition with Louise McMahon, Shell E&P & Gerry Ford, Shell Livewire
Congratulations are in order for UCC spin out, John Hanrahan, Glantreo (Genesis 2007/8), who picked up the prestigious “Outstanding Innovation” award at the 2007 Shell LiveWire Young Entrepreneurs Competition in Cork. John was awarded the prize for his commitment to commercialise research.
 
Monday, 02 April 2007 00:00


Pictured (L to R): Michael Delaney, Head of Development, CIT; Denise Kennedy, Genesis Programme Manager; Micheál Martin, T.D., Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Dr Brendan Murphy, Director, CIT
The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Micheál Martin, T.D., presented the End of Year Awards for the entrepreneurs of 12 new and innovative companies in the South West region, who completed the 2006/7 Genesis Enterprise Programme, at Cork Institute of Technology on Monday 2nd April 2007.