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UCD VentureLaunch Accelerator

VentureLaunch Accelerator

Supports UCD researchers launching commercial ventures based on university intellectual property.

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About

The UCD VentureLaunch Accelerator is an annual programme held at NovaUCD, the innovation and technology transfer hub of University College Dublin, designed to support the creation and launch of new commercial ventures based on UCD intellectual property. The programme equips UCD researchers with the commercial skills required to lead a new venture, covering marketing, finance, fundraising, and pitc…

What this grant funds

Any sector, provided the venture emerges from UCD intellectual property.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.2 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Prize
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.ucd.ie