DCU:Innovate’s Fusion programme offers ambitious entrepreneurs a unique opportunity to develop the technology and market for their idea.

Working with a team of DCU experts, entrepreneurs can access world-class University resources not typically available to start-ups.

What We Require From You 

You are an experienced entrepreneur, have a business idea with proven commercial potential and a global target market, along with confirmed market interest through direct customer feedback.

However, you still have a significant research and development challenge that requires a technical team. 

You are willing to join Dublin City University as the paid full-time leader of a project team to develop and validate your idea.

You are committed to lead the new spin-out company on completion of the project

What We Can Offer You

Significant grant funding (€100k - €500k) in excess of typical seed funding, usually for 18 months, to develop your MVP and validate your commercial market. 

The opportunity to recruit your own tech team of DCU researchers. 

Assistance with business plan development, go-to-market strategy, entrepreneurial training, and access to investors. 

Invaluable technical mentoring by expert senior DCU academics. 

Access to Dublin City University’s deep technology research expertise and resources, including state-of-the-art labs and equipment. 

Next Steps

For further information and to submit your idea for assessment, please contact: paddy.oboyle@dcu.ie