What is the timeline for the application process?


Key Application Dates

Please ensure you are available for interview dates

5th January 2026: Applications & Office Hours Open

13th January 2026: Virtual Q&A Session w/Orla - Register Here https://luma.com/dzz63kbg

15th February 2026: Applications Close

15th -19th February: Internal Shortlist Applications

20th February 2026: Invites to interview / Unsuccessful Application Emails Sent

3rd-4th March 2025: Interview Committee & Selection

5th-11th March 2026: Offers out for acceptance

12th march - 3rd April: Onboarding & Due Diligence

Key Programme Dates

Please check you can be available for these dates. One team member must be working on the business full time and attend in person.

Start End
WEEK 1 13/04/2026 17/04/2026
WEEK 2 20/04/2026 24/04/2026
WEEK 3 27/04/2026 01/05/2026
WEEK 4 05/05/2026 08/05/2026
WEEK 5 11/05/2026 15/05/2026
WEEK 6 18/05/2026 22/05/2026
WEEK 7 26/05/2026 29/05/2026
WEEK 8 01/06/2026 05/06/2026
WEEK 9 08/06/2026 12/06/2026
WEEK 10 15/06/2026 19/06/2026
WEEK 11 22/06/2026 25/06/2026
Demo Day 25/06/2026

Virtual Events

12th January 12noon Virtual Q&A Session w/Orla Lynch(MD) Register Now: https://luma.com/dzz63kbg

In-person Events

3rd February - The Amp, Derry Founders Labs AMA TBC

5th February 5:30pm - Ormeau Labs Belfast Founders Night x Founders Labs AMA Register Now: https://luma.com/6sqbnad2