TUS Innovation & Enterprise Midwest

20/07/2026

🚀 The TUS Student Inc. 2026 cohort is turning ideas into action this summer.

Over the past few weeks, our students have been immersed in a hands-on entrepreneurial journey, building the skills and confidence to tackle real-world challenges. Through workshops on effectuation, needs-led innovation, and market validation, they've explored how to build resilient and impactful businesses.

They've also stepped outside the classroom to conduct customer discovery, engaging with potential users to better understand their needs and validate their ideas.

The journey continues over the summer as students refine their ideas with the support of experienced mentors, preparing to pitch their ventures to industry experts at the final showcase in Cork this August.

👉 Keep an eye on this space as we follow the next generation of innovators on their entrepreneurial journey.

11/05/2026

🚨 STUDENT INC.'S DEADLINE EXTENDED! 🚨
Due to a surge of interest, the application deadline for TUS Student Inc. 2026 has now been extended to Wednesday, 13 May 2026 at 23:59. Interviews will be held on Friday, 15 May for all applicants.

Student Inc. participants will receive a €4000 stipend, intensive training and mentoring from experts, and nationwide networking opportunities. What we seek in them are:
✨ Passion & drive: Highly motivated students ready to commit full-time this summer.
✨ A solid idea: Whether it’s on paper or already trading, we want to see your vision.
✨ Coachability: Open to feedback, mentorship, and evolving your business model.
✨ Innovative Spirit: Creative solutions across tech, AI, food, or the arts.
✨ Diversity: Open to all students from any discipline.

Need a hand with your application? 🤝 Don’t sweat it! Book an appointment to get advice by emailing the team at [email protected].

🚀Apply now with the link in our bio and make summer 2026 the year your business takes off!

06/04/2026

The 2026 TUS Business Start-up Awards celebrated a cohort of high-potential, innovation-led startups emerging from the Midwest 👏

Hosted by Technological University of the Shannon Hartnett Enterprise Acceleration Centre in collaboration with UL Nexus, this flagship event just marked its 20th anniversary supporting entrepreneurs who recently completed the Enterprise Ireland New Frontiers Programme 💚

Visit www.newfrontiers.ie and HarnettCentre.ie to learn more about the programme and participants

Limerick Chamber Limerick Chamber Skillnet Local Enterprise Office Limerick Richard Lynch TUS Innovation & Enterprise Midwest

02/04/2026

PHOTOS Technological University of the Shannon and Mary Immaculate College, Ireland, join forces to deliver an ‘Empower AI’ summer camp!

Full gallery on https://www.ilovelimerick.ie/empower-ai-summer-camp-tus-mic-2/

The camp is aimed at secondary students to deliver an Innovation and Entrepreneurship Camp 💚💚💚

02/04/2026

PHOTOS TUS Business Start-Up Awards https://www.ilovelimerick.ie/2026-tus-new-frontiers-awards/

Midwest startups demonstrate scale ambition at TUS New Frontiers Awards 💚💚

Enterprise Ireland Research Development and Innovation - TUS Technological University of the Shannon Limerick Chamber Limerick Chamber Skillnet Local Enterprise Office Limerick

01/04/2026

The next generation of early-stage startups emerging from the Midwest will take to the stage on Tuesday, March 31 for Enterprise Ireland’s New Frontiers Programme 💚💚

Technological University of the Shannon TUS Innovation & Enterprise Midwest EngineHubs

The next generation of early-stage startups emerging from the Midwest will take to the stage this March through the New Frontiers Programme

01/04/2026

Meet Limerick entrepreneur Sarah Hayes of Fastwave, a sports technology company specialising in event management, that was developed through Enterprise Ireland New Frontiers programme at the Hartnett Enterprise Acceleration Centre at Technological University of the Shannon 💪

The TUS Business Startup Awards 2026 is an opportunity to engage directly with a cohort of early-stage companies coming through structured support programmes and takes place Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 at EngineHubs, Limerick. If you’re interested in early-stage opportunities, this is a useful room to be in! Register at hartnettcentre.ie/events

Phase 1 of this years New Frontiers programme is now open for applications at www.newfrontiers.ie

TUS Innovation & Enterprise Midwest Richard Lynch

01/04/2026

TUS Business Start-up Awards 2026, celebrated the 13 founders who completed the Enterprise Ireland New Frontiers programme with Technological University of the Shannon Hartnett Enterprise Acceleration Centre. Congrats to all! 💚👏💪

Visit www.newfrontiers.ie and HarnettCentre.ie to learn more about the programme and participants

Limerick Chamber Limerick Chamber Skillnet Local Enterprise Office Limerick Richard Lynch