Supporting Student Innovation Through The Student Accelerator Program
The Media Cube Student Accelerator Programme recently brought together ambitious student entrepreneurs for another successful session, providing participants with an opportunity to develop innovative ideas and explore their potential as future business ventures.
Supported by the TU RISE IADT Elevate Programme, this initiative provides students with access to expert mentoring, practical workshops, industry insights and valuable networking opportunities. These experiences help participants build the confidence, skills and entrepreneurial mindset needed to transform their ideas into impactful enterprises.
It has been inspiring to witness the creativity, collaboration and determination demonstrated by participants throughout the programme. Initiatives such as the Media Cube Student Accelerator play an important role in strengthening innovation across the region by empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs and supporting them as they develop their ideas.
TU RISE Elevate is proud to support programmes that foster entrepreneurship, encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and help students develop the capabilities needed to create meaningful economic and social impact.
Congratulations to all of the students, mentors, speakers and the IADT Media Cube team for making the latest session such a success. We look forward to following the participants’ entrepreneurial journeys and seeing how their ideas continue to develop in the months ahead.
A special congratulations to the award winners:
Overall Winner – Best Overall Venture
Evan Sheahan – Don’t Poke the Bear
One to Watch – Outstanding Future Potential
Ellen Ofelia Orko – The Parlour
Best Pitch – Most Compelling & Engaging Presentation
Eve Duffy – Night Boat to Cairo
Audience Award – Voted for by the audience
Manuel Pereiras Torres, Liam Murphy & Mateo Uribe Cárdenas – BAA
Curious to learn more about these innovative ventures and the founders behind them?
🎥 Watch the showcase video to discover the companies, hear about their ideas, and see why they impressed the judges and audience here
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Building Entrepreneurial Skills Through The IADT Student Accelerator Programme
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