SPRINGBOARD

Steering Team
Alan Watts (Chair), Halo
Andrew Walmsley EiR Representative
Sean Nelson University of Ulster
Lynsey Malon Arthur Cox
Kerry McCorkell Tughans
Nancy Brown Blueprint Appointments
Dawn McKnight Carson McDowell
Ian Beatty Danske Bank
Phil Patterson QUBIS
Des Speed EiR Representative
Chris Guy Mills Selig
Ciaran McGivern Bank of Ireland

TOUGH LOVE FOR START-UPS

The Springboard programme offers free assistance to life science and high tech companies in all stages of development to refine and validate the strategic foundations of an entrepreneur’s business idea or company. Applicants meeting the programme criteria, from concept-stage inventors and scientists to companies seeking funding, spend 8 to 12 weeks in coaching sessions with experienced Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIRs) to help them develop their business model and/or commercialisation strategy. Ultimately Springboard culminates in a panel presentation, offering entrepreneurs feedback from seasoned industry veterans and top tier service providers.