RiseUP: Empowering Migrant Entrepreneurs
RiseUP is a free programme developed by The Open Doors Initiative, TU Dublin, and Broadlake.
It offers tailored supports to migrant entrepreneurs at all stages, divided in three phases:
- StandUP Monthly webinars for those interested in exploring entrepreneurship as a career opportunity, led by TU Dublin.
- StartUP Individual mentorship, workshops, and access to our advice clinic. Open to early stage entrepreneurs with validated ideas and a business registered in Ireland.
- ScaleUP Tailored support from Broadlake to businesses that are ready to scale.
Mentorship and expert advice is offered by Open Doors partners Broadlake and Enterprise Ireland.
StandUp Phase - Webinars
As part of the RiseUP programme, we offer free webinars that are open to the public, led by TU Dublin.
Upcoming Webinars:
- 22 October 2026: Knowing Your Customer: Market Research and Customer Personas
- 19 November 2026: The Problem Worth Solving: Value Propositions and Competitive Advantage
- 17 December 2026: Making the Numbers Work: Revenue Models, Costs, and Break-Even Basics
- 21 January 2027: Getting the Word Out: Marketing, Channels, and Customer Acquisition on a Budget
- 18 February 2027: Funding Your Business: Grants, Supports, and Where to Find Them in Ireland
- 18 March 2027: Setting Up Right: Legal Structures, Registration, and Financial Obligations in Ireland
- 15 April 2027: Bringing It All Together: From Idea to Completed Business Plan
Previous Webinars:
StartUp Phase
If you are an early stage entrepreneur looking for mentorship, access to expert advice, and in-depth training, this is your chance.
To apply, you must:
- Be a migrant, refugee or asylum seeker living in Ireland (including those under Temporary Protection)
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have a registered business in Ireland and have invested resources into your business (your time and/or money)
Applications are now closed and are expected to open again in 2027.
ScaleUp Phase
The third phase of the programme is aimed at migrant and refugee entrepreneurs with a business in Ireland that is already generating considerable revenue and is ready to scale.
More information will be shared about this phase soon. If you'd like to get an update on your inbox, please sign up to our newsletter by becoming an Open Doors participant.
