Exxcel is a part-time programme aimed at busy female entrepreneurs who have a business idea with high growth and export potential, within the STEM sector (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths).

Delivered over six months and working around professional and busy life commitments, participants undertake modules on different topics on six Saturdays at the Rubicon Centre. Topics include Business Strategy and Planning, Finance and access to grants and loans for women, Sales, Branding, Digital Marketing and Presentation Skills.

Participants are supported by on-going, one-to-one mentoring and coaching, with the opportunity to remain in full-time employment or education, whilst validating their business idea with their mentors and the Programme Manager.

Each participant will write an investor-ready business plan by the time they successfully complete the programme. Those who have an ambitious idea and are keen to start a STEM related business, then have a business plan to forward for funding.

The Exxcel Programme is funded by Enterprise Ireland.

Expressions of Interest are now sought for the 2019 Programme which will start soon. To register your interest please visit https://www.rubiconcentre.ie/programmes/exxcel-female-entrepreneurship/ or call Lucy O’Donoghue for a chat at T: 021 4928903.