ENFUSE - LEO Dublin City

What this service helps with

Enterprises need fresh, low-cost market research and analysis on a specific business challenge but lack capacity or budget to commission it.

About this support

ENFUSE is a free, award-winning LEO Dublin City programme that connects local enterprises with teams of Master's students from Dublin's universities. Running from January to May each academic year, enterprises complete a short online application outlining a challenge or opportunity, and ENFUSE coordinators match each selected enterprise with a team of 4-6 students from a relevant discipline such as strategy, marketing, innovation, tourism or finance. Between February and April the enterprise and student team hold around four meetings, in person or online, while students research the business and develop a tailored action plan, presented to the enterprise and lecturer by April. Selected projects go forward to the ENFUSE Finals in May, where teams present to a wider audience. Preference is given to enterprises operating in County Dublin, though enterprises elsewhere may apply, and student teams sign confidentiality agreements.

Where it is available

Available in Dublin.

County Dublin (preference given, though enterprises outside Dublin may apply)

Eligibility

Open to private businesses, social enterprises, not-for-profits and sole traders with a suitable project (typically 8-12 weeks of work); preference given to enterprises in County Dublin; places are limited.

Eligibility is recorded from the provider’s own published information. Confirm the current conditions with the provider before applying.

Sectors

All sectors