Deadline Date: April 20, 2026
The Ideas Academy is inviting ambitious social entrepreneurs to participate in a three-month programme designed to help move ideas from concept to action.
The programme focuses on solution fit, solution evolution, and the spirit of a social entrepreneur, aiming to support participants in clearly articulating, refining, and progressing their social or environmental solutions. It provides the knowledge, tools, and mentorship needed to test and pilot high-potential ideas, develop core capabilities, and prepare solutions for practical implementation.
The Ideas Academy is primarily delivered online, with five in-person events and workshops. Participants will engage in approximately three to six hours of programme activities per week from September to November. The programme supports participants in developing a deep understanding of the problem they are addressing, planning and testing their solutions, and demonstrating leadership and drive to create lasting social or environmental impact.
Eligible applicants must be 18 years or older, lead their social or environmental project, and have a solution focused primarily on Ireland. Applicants should be prepared to commit fully to the programme, including attendance at all core workshops, mandatory selection events, and engagement throughout the course. The programme is suitable for individuals at the ideation or piloting stages of their project.
For more information, visit Social Entrepreneurs Ireland.
