The “Halo” Business Angels Partnership matches private investors with pre-screened investment opportunities in start-up, early stage and developing companies. Since starting in April 2006, the programme has recruited over 120 investors nationally and has also registered over 70 potential investee companies. Five companies have so far received funding under the programme, with a similar number at an advanced stage in agreeing funding.
The South West region has about 20% of these investors and applicant companies indicating a high level of interest and activity. If you would like to register either as an investor or as a company seeking investment contact Aidan O’Driscoll, email: irelandsw@businessangels.ie or phone 021 7304603. For more information see www.businessangels.ie
We are now recruiting for the next Enterprise Start training programme at the KTI Centre, Killarney. Visit Programmes for full details or contact George Nash at 064 37034 – email george@kerryentrepreneur.com
The very successful Genesis Enterprise Programme is now recruiting participants for its 2007 start up.
Are you an early stage knowledge based business in the South West of Ireland?
Genesis is a publicly funded 12 month incubation programme for knowledge based start-ups in Cork and Kerry.
What supports are available?
The programme offers the following supports:
potentially 50% of prior year income (up to a maximum of EURO 38,000)
up to30 days of business training
Office space including Business Address, PC, Internet, Email, Desk, Phone etc. (provided by CIT and ITT)
Experienced mentor for each participant
Opportunity to work in an environment with other entrepreneurs at very early stages in enterprise development
Opportunity to access the facilities and capabilities of the Programme partners
Where can I find out more?
For further information see www.gep.ie or contact the Programme Manager, Denise Kennedy at 021 4867535 or email dkennedy@gep.ie