Events 2010

Thursday April 15th 2010

IVCA and ISA to host unique Software Investment Forum

Innovative Irish software SMEs and start-ups are being encouraged to participate in The Software Investment Forum, a landmark event, on April 15th, which offers promising software companies an opportunity to showcase their businesses to some of Ireland’s leading venture capitalists.

Organised by the Irish Software Association (ISA), Growth and Scale working group and the Irish Venture Capital Association (IVCA), the event seeks to identify and guide indigenous businesses that have the potential to thrive in the New Software Economy.

The Software Investment Forum is open to all SME and start-up software and technology companies. Those wishing to participate should register their interest at www.software.ie where further details on the event and requirements can also be found.

Starting your own Business in 2010

EnterpriseSTART, Enterprise Ireland’s workshop series for those thinking of establishing an innovative, export focused start-up business taking place in the  Kildare Region during  the month of March 2010. 

The EnterpriseSTART Workshop commencing  March 30th and 31st 2010  will take place in Naas, Co Kildare.

There will be no charge for this workshop but registration is compulsory as places are limited.

Afternoon 1:  15:00 – 18:00hrs  Starting & developing a manufacturing or an export focused high growth business

Afternoon 2:  15:00 – 18:00hrs  Supports for High Potential Start-Up Companies

There is a screening process in place in the selection of attendees for our workshops in line with the above criteria.

To book your place please contact eva.murdoch@enterprise-ireland.com.    For general information about EI support for starting your own business:  www.enterprise-ireland.com/startbusiness

IVCA Events 2009:

IVCA Annual Dinner 2009

The 24th IVCA Annual Dinner took place on 8th October 2009 at The Burlington Hotel, Dublin 4.

This event was kindly sponsored by Maples www.maplesandcalder.com

24th June 2009

IVCA & PwC held a breakfast event on;

R&D and Intellectual Property - what's happening and financial implications for your business?

This took place at PwC, One Spencer Dock, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1 on 24th June 2009.

Click here to view presentation slides

19th March 2009

IVCA Networking Event

An Evening with Doug Miller  Download Doug Miller's presentation

Venture Capital meets Venture Philanthropy - A Match made in Heaven

IVCA Events 2008:

IVCA Annual Dinner 2008

The 23rd IVCA Annual Dinner took place on 8th October 2008 at The Burlington Hotel, Dublin 4. The guest speaker was Dr Eddie O'Connor founder and Chief Executive of Mainstream Renewable Power.Click here to view Dr Eddie O'Connor's speech

This event was kindly sponsored by Maples www.maplesandcalder.com

How to Raise Venture Capital

The Irish Venture Capital Association Training Programme ‘How to Raise Venture Capital’ in conjunction with PriceWaterhouseCoopers is took place on Thursday 15th May 2008 at The IMI Conference Centre & Hotel, Clonard Campus Ltd, Sandyford, Dublin 16

Click here to view: How to Raise Venture Capital Brochure.

IVCA Golf Outing 2008

The IVCA Golf Outing 2008 took place on Wednesday 21st May 2008 at Powerscourt Golf Club, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow.

This event was kindly sponsored by Mason Hayes+Curran www.mhc.ie

IVCA Events 2007:

Thursday 27th September 2007
IVCA training programme 'How to Raise Venture Capital' developed in conjunction with the Ryan Academy for Entrepreneurship.

Click here to view: How to Raise Venture Capital Brochure.

May 24th & 25th
IVCA Training Programme

IVCA training programme 'How to Raise Venture Capital' developed in conjunction with the Ryan Academy for Entrepreneurship.

10th May
IVCA Annual Golf Outing

IVCA Annual Golf Outing. Powerscourt Golf Club, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow.

This event was kindly sponsored by Mason Hayes+Curran www.mhc.ie