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The BASE and AwakenHub launch Start-up Incubator Programme

To celebrate the opening of The DigiHub, the team behind The BASE and AwakenHub are launching a Start-Up Incubator Programme open to female founders.

Start-up Incubator Programme

Applications for the opportunity for 1 female to start up or grow her Digital or ICT business are open today Monday the 18th of October. This business start-up and growth programme includes 6 months free access to a CoWorking Desk in the DigiHub, along with over 20 hours of tailored mentoring from:

— Mary McKenna, AwakenHub Founder, Tech Entrepreneur and Angel Investor

— Leah Fairman, Manager, The BASE

— Larissa Feeney FC, CEO, accountantonline.ie

— Sally Murphy, Owner, Welltold

— Grace Shields, Owner, Social Scene PR

— Séamus McDaid, Managing Director, Football Special

— William Kelly, Business Mentor

“With community support at the core of The DigiHub @ The BASE, we have strategically selected key mentors to help our winner on her business journey.” Community Builder, Jillian Ruggiere said.

“The programme aims to help answer all the questions start-ups have about growing a business. Our mentors want to see you transform your business into a success. If there are any additional areas of support that you are looking for, we will be able to connect you with the right people.”

The Incubator will also feature mentoring from various BASE Community members and entrepreneurs, as well as benefits such as 3-month membership to The BASE ECircle, 1-year membership of the Donegal Women In Business Network, free use of The BASE meeting spaces & The Studio as well as access to CoWork Plus Hubs in Donegal & The Guinness Enterprise Centre in Dublin.

The runner up will be awarded 3 months of free access to The DigiHub @ The BASE CoWorking Space.

The deadline for application to this programme is 11:59 PM on the 5th of November, 2021. After this date, applications will be reviewed and a winner will be announced on the 15th of November, 2021.

Please visit https://thebaseenterprise.ie/the-base-awaken-hub-digital-hub-scholarship/ for the full list of terms and information on how to apply.

Shane Leonard

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