Open Incubator

From Idea to Reality 

Open Incubator is Ireland’s national platform for student and university entrepreneurship designed to help anyone with an idea turn it into something real.  

Open Incubator was created to demystify entrepreneurship and make it accessible to everyone—regardless of discipline, experience, or background. It removes barriers, simplifies the journey, and opens doors into Ireland’s innovation ecosystem. 

Whether you’re just curious about innovation or actively building a startup or social venture, Open Incubator gives you the tools, guidance, and community to move forward with confidence.  

At its core, Open Incubator is more than a programme. it’s a connected ecosystem. Designed by Trinity College Dublin, it brings together students, researchers and educators across Ireland, to collaborate, learn, and build solutions that matter.  

With a national vision, it aims to position Ireland as a global leader in university-based entrepreneurship, empowering the next generation of innovators to create real-world impact. 

What You Can Do with Open Incubator 

Explore opportunities 
Discover programmes, events, and innovation challenges tailored to your interests, background, and stage of development. 

Build your idea step-by-step 
Access structured playbooks, tools, and guidance to develop your concept into a viable venture. 

Connect with the ecosystem 
Engage with mentors, peers, and partners across Ireland’s innovation landscape. 

A Platform, Not Just a Programme 

Through its digital platform, Open Incubator acts as: 

• an ecosystem navigator (helping you find the right opportunities), and 

• a venture development space (supporting you as you build and grow your idea