Programme Overview

Ready to bring your innovative ideas to life? The ADA - TCD Startup Bootcamp, a dynamic collaboration between ADA University and Trinity College Dublin, offers you the chance to transform your concepts into reality.

With the support of OpenIncubator and sponsorship from the ADA Foundation, Pasha Foundation, and Azerbaijan’s Innovation and Digital Development Agency, this bootcamp provides hands-on experience in idea development.

Over the course of two months, you'll engage in eight dynamic workshops, each honing key startup skills, along with coaching and mentorship sessions led by Irish experts and industry leaders.

  • Learn how to turn your ideas into market-ready startups.
  • Develop a functional prototype and learn the ins and outs of business creation.
  • Stand a chance to win a cash prize 

The boot camp is open to all ADA University students!

To ensure balanced development and innovative solutions, each team must have at least two members—one with a business focus and the other with a technical background. If you’re eager to create, learn, and collaborate, this program is for you!

We’re looking for 10 passionate teams.

Selection is based on:

  • Desirability (Does your idea meet a real need?)
  • Feasibility (Can it be achieved?)
  • Viability (Is it sustainable?)
  • Innovation (How unique and impactful is it?)
  • Team Composition (Do you have the right mix of skills?)

This bootcamp is funded by the ADA Foundation, Pasha Foundation, and the Innovation and Digital Development Agency of Azerbaijan, with additional support from Open Incubator. By participating, you’ll benefit from top-notch resources and expert guidance, gaining access to the Open Incubator portal for tools and content used by entrepreneurs worldwide.

ADA University and Trinity College Dublin will review all applications, looking for the most promising teams ready to make an impact!

  • Weekly Workshops: Learn startup fundamentals, product design, and business planning in interactive sessions.
  • Weekly Progress Updates: Share your progress, tackle challenges, and get constructive feedback from peers and experts.
  • Coaching Sessions: Benefit from personalized guidance focused on your team’s specific needs.
  • Mentorship: Each team will be paired with a mentor, selected from a pool of 10-20 industry experts.
  • Practical Deliverables: Apply your learning with weekly tasks that bring your project closer to reality.
  • Digital Platform Access: Use the Open Incubator portal to access all resources and materials, providing a comprehensive guide throughout the program.

  • Cash Prizes: The top three teams will win cash awards.
  • OpenIncubator Badges: Showcase your hard work with digital badges from OpenIncubator.

Follow the link below to complete your application and secure your spot in this transformative program. Don’t miss out on this chance to start your entrepreneurial journey!

Apply Now!

Application deadline: Nov 4th, 2024

For further inquiries, please reach out to Zaur Unsizada at zsamadov@tcd.ie.