Participants who completed the 2010 - 2011 Business Innovation Programme have kindly provided the Academy with the following testimonials:

   "The BIP bridged the gap between my previous experience and my future career.  It also tied my MSc Studies into my new role.  The time spent on the Business Innovation Programme has been invaluable and is the reason I succeeded in securing my new position in an innovation role". Mark Padden, MSc Environmental Engineering.

   "If you wish to take control of your circumstances, challenge yourself, learns new skills, develop a new network of contacts and give yourself an edge over other job seekers then the BIP is most definitely for you.  the programme will also provide an excellent platform for those who wish to start their own business". Mike Cosgrave, Financial Services

    "The BIP has been a thrilling year with the best of lecturers and consultants delivering the modules and master classes in this uniquely designed course.  There was also so much learning from the 120 highly capable and experienced fellow participants from diverse backgrounds".  Philomena Mc Cabe, BA Psychology

   "The BIP practical application of project management, market research and new product development modules in the host company project allowed me to marry my experience, personal knowledge and skills in a unique environment". Noel Cuddy, Business Manager

   "The BIP enabled me to enhance my knowledge in the areas of market research, project management and through my host-company placement with an international software brand.  I have gained great insight into a completely new sector.  This project allowed me to apply my knowledge and experience both old and new". Oonagh, Senior Executive, Hospitality Industry.

  "The BIP with its focus on promoting and enabling companies and institutions to become more innovative is exactly the type of initiative critical at this time.  It engages with smart people, honing strategic skills and management expertise and working on group projects dealing with innovation best practices and methodologies.  These are the building blocks to economic recovery".  Margaret Wilson, Business Consultant

   "The BIP with its mentoring and learning on state-of-the-art approaches to promoting and managing innovation and its real life project work with host companies, enables me to use my experience and develop my personal knowledge and skills".  Daniel Majewski, Business/Marketing Manager

Funding Agency of the Business Innovation Programme:

For further details contact:

Annemarie Scott - Programme Manager, Participants - annemarie.scott@ryanacademy.dcu.ie - Tel: (01) 7006 764