Programme Overview:
- Duration:
- 1 Years
- Attendance:
- Full Time
- Mode of Delivery:
- Face-to-Face
- Next Intake:
- 2024/2025 September
- Contact Name:
- Nick Holden
- Contact Number:
- Fees:
- Fee Information
This 12-month in-person programme, aimed at mid-career professionals, is accredited by UCD at Level 9 on the National Qualifications Framework. Participants who complete the programme will be awarded a Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
The entrepreneurial training programme will use design-thinking methodologies and will have a practical focus. Through the programme participants will learn how to conduct needs-led innovation to develop market validated solutions to unmet needs in the areas of agricultural technology and food sustainability sectors.
The programme’s focus will be on the immersive experience and participants will spend 8-10 weeks immersed in agricultural environments including farms and food processing companies throughout the year long programme.
Register: If you are interested in this programme you need to register your interest here.
Funding: A tax free scholarship of €38,000 to participate in the programme is available as well as programme fees of €9,000 is covered for participants.
Curricular information is subject to change
Full Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No
The Food and Agriculture Sustainable Technology Innovation Programme FAST-IP is a specialist agrifood technology innovation 12 month programme that will enable innovation curious professionals to, learn, explore and apply their entrepreneurial skills for the rapid advancement of market-ready business solutions.
FAST-IP is supported under the Innovators’ Initiative Programme co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the Southern, Eastern & Midland Regional Programme 2021-2027.
This is a specialist agrifood innovation programme that will place participants in immersive environments to identify unmet needs for solution development.
Register: If you are interested in this programme you need to register your interest here
Funding: A tax free scholarship of €38,000 to participate in the programme is available as well as programme fees of €9,000 is covered for participants.
FAST-IP is a collaboration between UCD and Teagasc.
The UCD School of Biosystems and Food Engineering and NovaUCD have collaborated with Teagasc, the Agriculture and Food Development Authority, to deliver FAST-IP to participants.
Teagasc will be making available various aspects of their organisation, such as their Signpost Farm Network, their dedicated research centres and their agricultural advisors to support participants in identifying agrifood unmet needs.
Teagasc Scientists and Advisors will also play a crucial role in FAST-IP, delivering specialist knowledge and expertise to programme participants and teams to develop robust solutions for the agrifood industry
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GradDip AgriFood Innovation & Entrepreneurship (T410) Full Time
EU fee per year - € 9000
nonEU fee per year - € 30000
***Fees are subject to change
A tax free scholarship of €38,000 to participate in the programme is available as well as programme fees of €9,000 is covered for partcipants.
Are you a mid-career professional with 3-5 years of experience and a passionate curiosity for the following sectors:
Do you have an entrepreneurial drive and a desire to start your own business? We're here to guide you on your journey to success!
Do you want to solve some of the agrifood industries biggest challenges? Let's tackle those challenges together and make a real difference!
Do you want to work with some of the agrifood industries leading experts and mentors? Join us and learn from the best as we pave the way to greatness!
Do you have global ambition? Join us to learn how to scale a business internationally!
If this sounds like YOU then FAST-IP could help take your career to the next level. Register Here