Below is a list of some of the events and activities that Blackstone LaunchPad at UCC hosted during Semester 2 of the 2018-19 Academic Year. If you have any particular queries regarding our upcoming events please contact us by emailing info.blackstonelaunchpad@ucc.ie
Semester 2
Date: Tuesdays, February 5th-March 12th, 2019
Time: 5:30pm-9:00pm
6-week start-up programme to help participants build and refine a business model for their idea (in association with UCC’s IGNITE Graduate Business Innovation Programme).
If you are interested in a place in this programme, please email info.blackstonelaunchpad@ucc.ie
Application Deadline: 5:00pm, Tuesday, January 29th
Be Your Own Boss Workshop (BYOB) Series
Date: Wednesdays February 6th-February 27th, 2019
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
4-week interactive series focused on building necessary business skills required to BYOB with focus and confidence.
Date: Tuesday, February 26th, 2019
Time: 2:00pm-5:00pm
4-week interactive series focused on building necessary business skills required to BYOB with focus and confidence. Organised in association with BIS Society.
Developing Your Commercial DNA
Date: Friday, March 1st 2019
Time: 8:30am-5:00pm
Full-day personal and professional development programme to build your business acumen and commercial skills.
Limited places available. Register by: 5:00pm, Monday, February 25th
2nd Annual Student Entrepreneurship Showcase
Date: Wednesday, March 6th 2019
Time: 12:00pm-3:00pm
Campus-wide expo showcasing student start-ups in conjunction with Local Enterprise Week.
Now accepting start-ups for the showcase!
2019 UCC Student Entrepreneurship Awards 
Date: Thursday, March 28th
Coordinated by the Entrepreneurship Implementation Group (EIG), the UCC Entrepreneurial and Social Society (E&S) and Enactus UCC.
Awards Process:
Submit a 3 minute video and a 5 page outline business document by Monday, March 4th to info.blackstonelaunchpad@ucc.ie
To obtain further information please contact the Blackstone LaunchPad at UCC office.
Date: Friday, March 15th 2019
Time: 8:00am-8:00pm
The Start UP Apprentice Challenge will bring together entrepreneurs,leading experts and UCC students to work together during an intensive day to create solutions that address challenges faced by four female-led companies. In essence, the Challenge aims to transform 4 start up businesses in a day.
Limited places available. Register by: 1:00pm, Thursday, March 7th
Entrepreneurship in the Rockies Programme
Date: May 19th – June 1st 2019
An amazing opportunity to immerse yourself in a 2-week experiential entrepreneurship study abroad programme in Montana, USA. Once in a lifetime experience!
If you are interested in applying for a place in this programme, please send an expression of interest email to info.blackstonelaunchpad@ucc.ie
Student Inc. Accelerator Programme (Participant Application)
Date: June-August 2019
Full-time enterprise support programme.
Spend three months working on your business idea in the Library Creative Zone.
With €4,000 seed funding as well as training and mentoring on your idea, this opportunity is not to be missed!
Student Inc. Accelerator Programme: Student Enterprise Intern
Date: Mid-May 2019-August 2020
Year long, entrepreneurship internship with Blackstone LaunchPad at UCC.
Tuition contribution of up to €5,000 towards your MBA/MSc/PHD fees.
Flexible work schedule of 15-20 hours per week around your programme.
