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TOMORROW’S ENTREPRENEURS TODAY

One of the most rewarding & practical experiences you can give your students this year!!!

We are IRELAND’S BIGGEST & MOST SUCCESSFUL programme for young student entrepreneurs …. 28,000 second level students join us and take up the challenge every year.

  • 1ST YEAR TO 6TH YEAR
  • LINKS WITH JUNIOR & SENIOR CYCLE CURRICULUMS
  • STUDENTS LEARN FROM SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURS
  • FREE IN-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS & SUPPORTS

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2024 Overall Winners

What Teachers Say about the SEP

 

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What Parents Say About the SEP

10 Step By Step Videos for Young Entrepreneurs

webinar 1 - what does it take to be an entrepreneur
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Being an Entrepreneur

webinar 2 - How to come up with your business idea
Video #2
How to come up with your business idea?

webinar 3 - Market Research
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Market Research

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Key Dates

  • Programme Begins
    2nd September 2024
  • School Registration Deadline
    October 2024
  • Autumn/Winter In-School Workshops
    September – December 2024
  • Christmas Trade Fairs
    December 2024
  • Spring In-School Workshops
    February-April 2025
  • County Finals
    February-March 2025
  • Deadline for National Final Entries 2025
    Tuesday 8th April 2025
  • National Final 2025
    8th May 2025

Previous Winners

Finnegan Fabrication High Lift
Finnegan Fabrication High Lift
Senior Category Winner 2024

Esker Timber Creations
Esker Timber Creations
Intermediate Category Winner 2024

Carry Caman
Carry Caman
Junior Category Winners 2024

senior winners 2023
MC Compactors
Senior Category Winners 2023

junior winner 2023
Clip Clop Designs
Intermediate Category Winner 2023

intermediate winners 2023
Grasper
Junior Category Winner 2023


Barrelda
Senior Category Winners 2022


Earrings By Aoibheann
Intermediate Category Winner 2022


Sew Stylish
Junior Category Winner 2022

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🌟 Student Enterprise Alumni Spotlight: Odhran Claffey! 🌟

Meet Odhran Claffey a proud past SEP contestant and the founder of Silk and' Ivory (@silknivory)! 🚀✨

Odhran’s business creates natural, handmade bar soaps 🧼 that are free from toxins and chemicals, making them perfect for those with sensitive skin or anyone who loves a clean, natural skincare routine! 🌿💚

His journey from Student Enterprise participant to business owner is inspiring—proof that young entrepreneurs can turn their ideas into reality! 🔥

💬 Are you a former Student Enterprise Programme participant? We’d love to hear your story! Drop us a message and share your journey.

Who knows? You could even win our brand new SEP alumni competition.

Find out more - www.studententerprise.ie/alumni-achievement-award-2025

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📢 How to NAIL Your Business Report! 🚀

⏳ Deadline Alert! The submission deadline for your business report ahead of County Finals is fast approaching! Don’t leave it to the last minute—this is your chance to impress the judges from the start. 👏

📖 Top Tips for a Winning Report:
✅ Make a strong first impression – your report is the first thing judges will see!
✅ Follow the right structure – use our NEW Business Report Guidelines on the SEP website.
✅ Learn from the best – check out sample reports from previous years!

🔗 Click the Resources Tab on the Student Enterprise Programme website for everything you need to succeed!

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📢 How to NAIL Your Business Report! 🚀  ⏳ Deadline Alert! The submission deadline for your business report ahead of County Finals is fast approaching! Don’t leave it to the last minute—this is your chance to impress the judges from the start. 👏  📖 Top Tips for a Winning Report:
✅ Make a strong first impression – your report is the first thing judges will see!
✅ Follow the right structure – use our NEW Business Report Guidelines on the SEP website.
✅ Learn from the best – check out sample reports from previous years!  🔗 Click the Resources Tab on the Student Enterprise Programme website for everything you need to succeed!  #StudentEnterprise

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In-School Speakers

Student Enterprise I.P. Awareness

We are currently offering a limited no. of FREE in-school talks on:

Intellectual Property & Copyright Awareness for Student Enterprises

at various locations nationwide

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School Workshops

Book your in-school workshop with your Local SEP Co-ordinator today and find out how to get your mini companies up and running in no time!!!

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Online Teacher Support Sessions

Online support sessions for teachers with one of our business mentors to discuss any issues you are facing with your student enterprises

These sessions are an optional add-on and separate to the info. sessions with your designated SEP Co-ordinator.

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