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The South East Innovators Application Form

South East Ireland's founder growth programme. Only a select number of founders will be chosen for this inaugural cohort. Applications are competitive — assessed on ambition, coachability, growth potential, commitment and quality of idea.

⏱ ~10 minutes to complete 💾 Auto-saved — close and return any time 🔒 Confidential — reviewed by the SEI team only

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Your Details

Tell us who you are and how to reach you.

Full name *

Please enter your full name.

Business name (optional)

Email address *

Please enter a valid email.

Phone number *

Please enter your phone number.

County *

Please choose your county.

Website / LinkedIn (optional)

Business Details

Help us understand your business or idea.

Describe your business or idea *0 / 100 words

Please describe your business (max 120 words).

What problem does it solve, and who is it for? *

Please tell us about the problem and customer.

Current stage *

Idea Stage Pre-Revenue Trading under 1 year Trading 1–3 years

Please select your current stage.

Current monthly revenue (optional)

Leave blank if you'd rather not say.

Growth Ambition

Where are you headed, and what's standing in the way?

Where do you want the business to be in 12 months? *

Please share your 12-month ambition.

What is your biggest obstacle right now? *

Please tell us your biggest obstacle.

Why is now the right time for you to join this programme? *

Please tell us why now.

Mentor Matching

Help us pair you with the right mentors.

What are you looking for in a mentor? *

Please describe what you want in a mentor.

Preferred mentor expertise (tick all that apply)

What would success look like for you at the end of six months? *

Please describe what success looks like.

Commitment

A few yes/no questions about commitment.

Do you agree to pay a €250 deposit to secure your place if selected? *

Refunded in full on completion of the programme.

Yes No

Please answer Yes or No.

Can you commit ~4–6 hours per month to mentoring, workshops and events? *

Yes No

Please answer Yes or No.

Would you be willing to pitch during Innovation Showcase events? *

Yes No

Please answer Yes or No.

Why You

Your chance to make the case for yourself.

Why are you someone we should back this year? *

Please tell us why we should back you.

How did you hear about us?

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Take a moment to look over your answers before submitting.

I confirm the information above is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

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The South East Innovators Application Form

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Why You

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