Migrant Innovation Bootcamp
About this event
Join the Migrant Innovation Bootcamp for hands-on skills, networking, and cool startup ideas live and in person!
Welcome to the Migrant Innovation Bootcamp!
We invite you to bring your experience as a migrant in Ireland and explore how your unique perspective can help shape innovative ideas in the climate and technology sectors. Your lived experience is invaluable and can drive forward-thinking solutions and real change across Ireland’s tech and climate industries.
This is part of a pioneering 3-phase programme, unique to Ireland, designed to unlock the innovation potential of migrants. This is an innovation-first experience that empowers participants to become problem-solvers, idea generators, and potential founders of scalable, climate-aligned solutions.
Programme Phases
Phase 1 – 3-Day Innovation Bootcamp 25th, 26th & 27th May, 2026 – Location: F2 Centre, Reuben Plaza, Rialto, Dublin 8 D08 DKP6 (10AM-4PM)
Intensive, interactive, and innovation-focused, this bootcamp allows participants to explore real Irish societal challenges, drawing on their diverse perspectives and experiences. You’ll develop ideas, meet key stakeholders, and build confidence and meaningful connections.
Phase 2 – MigrAction EU Online Modules (June–August 2026) (10AM-4PM)
Self-paced online learning covering business planning, strategy, finance, marketing, sustainability, and online safety. These modules deepen the knowledge and skills introduced in the bootcamp.
We highly recommend completing all 6 modules with MigrAction:
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MODULE 1: Introduction to Businehttps://migraction.eu/e-learning/ireland/ss Plan
MODULE 2: Business strategy and management
MODULE 3: Finance and Sales
MODULE 4: Marketing
MODULE 5: How to include sustainability in your Business Model
MODULE 6: Data protection & Online Safety
Phase 3 – 1-Day Accelerator 23rd September, 2026 – Location: F2 Centre, Reuben Plaza, Rialto, Dublin 8 D08 DKP6 – (10AM-4PM)
Participants reconvene to refine ideas, practise pitches, receive expert feedback, and connect with enterprise supports and mentors. This day also focuses on impact measurement and next-steps planning.
What You’ll Do
✔ Discover gaps in the Irish market
✔ Learn innovation & design thinking
✔ Turn real problems into real opportunities
✔ Explore climate, tech & social enterprise ideas
✔ Work with others to shape your idea
✔ Meet migrant founders & innovation experts
You Don’t Need
❌ A business idea
❌ Business experience
❌ Perfect English
Just bring your ideas, energy, and curiosity.
You’ll Leave With
✔ A clear idea you can develop
✔ Confidence to take the next step
✔ Connections with mentors & entrepreneurs
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