Forming  a Company

The University Strategic Plan for 2009-2014 emphasizes the role of the University in commercialisation and employment creation. In 2009 alone, Trinity has spun out 10 campus companies with the assistance of the Technology Transfer Office.
Case managers assist the researchers through the process and, where possible, endeavor to find a non-academic professional, who will aid with business strategy and the legal, financial and taxation issues that are often the rate limiting step in company formation.

Business Plans

A well written business plan is an essential first step when forming a company. There are many opinions on what constitutes a good business plan and, frustratingly, everyone is an expert. There are, however, some useful templates and guides freely available online.

Some external links to template Business Plans:

Teagasc Business Plan Template
Bank of Ireland Guide to Writing Your Business Plan
Bplans.com - Sample Business Plans

Trinity Technology & Enterprise Campus (TTEC)

Trinity Research & Innovation offer Entrepreneurial Training through the Entrepreneurship Section for researchers and others interested in expanding their innovation toolkit. TR&I also provide fixed-term free hot desk space in TTEC for campus companies who qualify. Campus Companies are also given favourable rates for the lease of office space and can rent bio-incubator space when available.