This Friday is the deadline for applications to take part in the AIB Start-up Academy, a partnership between The Irish Times and AIB to support entrepreneurs across Ireland.
Applicants must be over the age of 18, resident in the Republic of Ireland and have a business with revenue of less than €400,000 per anum that has been in operation for less than 36 months. Ten finalists will be shortlisted in November to participate in the eight-week programme.
The Start-up Academy will begin next January and aims to provide entrepreneurs with the skills and information needed to grow their business. Participants will leave with tailored business plans, robust financial plans, an overview of appropriate legal documents, a blueprint internet marketing plan and a guideline sales plan.
One winner will be selected at the end of the programme and awarded the ultimate start-up package. The prize will include €50,000 worth of print and online advertising from The Irish Times and €90,000 of advertising spend from Joe.ie and Her.ie. The overall winner will also get digital and social media mentoring with AIB's head of digital and innovation.
The closing date for entries is midnight on Friday, October 24th. Start-ups can apply to the academy at www.irishtimes.com/business/aib-start-up-academy
