Supporting Growth - Startups & Scale-Ups

Small businesses seeking capital essentially have two main options: securing business loans or obtaining equity investments. The best choice for your business depends on factors such as the nature of your business, your creditworthiness, and your comfort level with having investors involved in your operations. Understanding the differences between these financing methods is crucial for making the right decision.

This event is proudly sponsored by AIB and in collaboration with the National Software Centre, and AxisBIC. This event will provide valuable insights into the advantages and disadvantages of both business loans and equity investments. You’ll gain a clear understanding of the opportunities and risks associated with each option.

Our event features expert speakers from the Boole Syndicate, AxisBIC, AIB, and Awaken Hub, along with a compelling case study from a company that has successfully utilised both financing methods. The National Software Centre will facilitate this informative session.

Don't miss this opportunity to equip yourself with the knowledge to make informed financing decisions for your business.

Event Programme

• 5.45pm – 6.15pm : Networking
• 6.15pm – 7.15pm : Welcome from AIB & Panel Discussion
• 7.15pm – 7.30pm: Case Study
• 7.30pm – 8.00pm: Networking

Event Sponsor: AIB

AIB is proud to support Small and Medium Enterprises in the Cork region, offering a wide range of financial services and expert advice tailored to local businesses. AIB’s commitment to the local community helps entrepreneurs to grow and thrive, fostering innovation and economic development in the area.

Event Supporters

NSC Campus

The National Software Centre is a landmark development in the context of Ireland and the EU, offering World Class Broadband Infrastructure and Third Generation Offices in Cork. The project is a privately led venture via a public private partnership. The fundamental thrust is to create a global footprint for knowledge based ventures through using innovative networking technologies. The NSC Campus was designed specifically for IT and service companies with flexibility and scalability in mind.

AxisBIC

AxisBIC (formerly CorkBIC) is an organisation set up over 35 years ago to identify and build knowledge intensive companies based on promising technology and capable innovative people. It plays a hands-on role helping entrepreneurs navigate the minefield of raising finance and sorting out business propositions. Over the past 35 years the organisation has put more than 500 start-ups through the system, many of whom come back and re-engage.

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