NDRC Startup Sprint at Republic of Work opens for applications
Republic of Work is inviting entrepreneurs and anyone interested in working in the tech development space to a one-day bootcamp designed to turn ideas from concept to reality. The NDRC Startup Sprint takes place on Saturday, 8 February and aims to connect founders, creators and anyone eager to develop ideas during a day of workshops, fireside chats and networking exercises.
The Startup Sprint will cover a range of topics from validating and fleshing out a project concept to crafting a compelling pitch and pitch deck to filling gaps in a team’s skillset and understanding customer development. There will also be expert guidance on the start-up resources that are available, as well as a wealth of mentoring opportunities to help entrepreneurs formulate an idea and explore the potential for creating a globally scalable business.
Startup Sprint host and NDRC lead at Republic of Work Andy McManagan (pictured) said: “The Startup Sprint provides vital connections and invaluable insights to entrepreneurs with viable startup ideas, and anyone interested in working on a startup team. The event empowers founders to navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship with confidence, offering inspiration, fostering collaboration, and maximising engagement through hands-on learning. There are also two awards to recognise achievement on the day – ‘Best Pitch’ and ‘Most Potential Startup’. The recipients in each category will win a three month hot desking membership at Republic of Work, and of course, the all-important trophy.”
Jon Harrison, founder of Statrdraft brought his nascent idea for a fantasy football platform to last year’s Startup Sprint and ended up taking home the title for most potential start-up. He said: “Coming into the Startup Sprint, I thought we weren’t ready. I thought we were miles away so getting the validation of the award was absolutely massive to our journey so far. It helped us get a place on Enterprise Ireland’s New Frontiers programme and get nominated for the National Startup Awards so this small piece of validation has had a ripple effect that we’re still feeling nearly a year later.
“The advice I’d have for someone considering the Startup Sprint is very simple – just do it. Don’t think you’re too early or look for an excuse. Just sign up and dive right in. I have been at plenty of events down the years that were death by Powerpoint but this one is the opposite of that – short, engaging talks, collaborative work and a really great environment for working amongst peers. Worst case scenario, you’ll meet great people and just to be in a room around people with similar goals and aspirations is very valuable as the startup road can be a lonely journey at times. I would recommend anyone to get involved because the contacts and friends you can make on the way are the real wins.”
The NDRC Startup Sprint is a free event but registration is required at www.ndrc.ie/startup-sprint. The application deadline is 3 February.
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