NextWave, a new national women founders accelerator programme, has started today, offering tailored supports for female entrepreneurs who have founded high-potential start-ups. This ten-week programme is focused on supporting participants to build momentum towards investor-readiness and accelerate their path to growth.
.png)
The NextWave Programme is a 10-week+ national accelerator designed exclusively for women founders. Through an energised mix of structured learning, mentorship, and peer connection, participants will validate their ideas, refine compelling narratives, and build momentum toward investor readiness.
13 high-growth start-ups selected to complete the Prep4Seed Programme Prep4Seed is a 12-week intensive investor-readiness programme delivered by the Irish BICs - AxisBIC, Furthr, Propelor & WestBIC - in collaboration with Enterprise Ireland Programme culminates in November with an Investor Pitch Day
The 2025 EU|BIC Impact Report highlights the tangible difference EU|BICs are making across Europe supporting entrepreneurs, creating jobs and fuelling innovation where it matters most.
%20(1).png)
Irish BICs (Business Innovation Centres), which supports start-ups to access funding, mentorship and specialised resources, has launched an Impact Report. This is the first time the four BICs from around Ireland have come together to launch the report.