RDI Killorglin Hub Hosts Startup Showcase

Entrepreneurs with a business idea are asked to join the RDI NDRC Showcase event next Friday in Killorglin.

The NDRC is the national startup accelerator programme for globally ambitious tech entrepreneurs in Ireland. Those interested in finding out more about new startups in Ireland can register now for the NDRC PreAccelerator Showcase.

This event which will take place at the RDI hub in Killorglin on May 19th from 12.30 to 2pm. Booking is advised.

Over 40% of the start ups are women-founded/co-founded.

Meet the newest NDRC PreAccelerator team and learn how fledgling startups are tackling a diverse set of challenges, as they get the opportunity to pitch to an audience of investors.

Investors on the day include Jamie Heaslip, Growth Lead at Stripe Ireland, Donncha Cullinan Head of ICT HPSU Enterprise Ireland, and representatives of the NDRC Accelerator team.

Check www.rdihub.com for more details.

hundreds of events taking place across the country, including family events, heritage cycles, maintenance workshops, and learn-to-cycle events.

All 31 local authority areas are involved in Bike Week with events being organised jointly through the local authorities and local sports partnerships.

Córa Carrigg, Active Travel Coordinator with Kerry County Council and Gearóid O’Doherty, Kerry Recreation and Sports Partnership Co-Ordinator said: ‘Kerry Bike Week initiatives are made possible through the engagement and support of various stakeholders, from local communities to clubs, as well as our leisure centres, libraries, schools and our local community gardaí.’

‘We really hope that people will engage with and enjoy the events on offer and for more details of all events, please visit www.bikeweek.ie’

Anne Graham, CEO of the NTA said: “The engagement from the local authorities and local sports partnerships has been fantastic again this year and it’s great to see so many events taking place all around the country.

‘There really is something for everyone, from the popular family bike festivals and community cycles, to local heritage and greenway cycles to schools events. I’d encourage everybody to get involved.’