This РІвЂљВ¬550,000 Ignite Fund was made possible by Rethink Ireland in partnership with several private philanthropists and the Department of Rural and Community Development. SBA Ignite (powered by MultiFunding) seeks to dispel myths around this important loan program and make information more accessible and easier to understand. SBA-backed loans help make this happen by offering access to affordable capital. The Accelerator Programme focuses on building AwardeesРІР‚в„ў capacity and equipping them to scale so they can reach more people in need of their work. Small businesses and entrepreneurial ventures create jobs and boost the economy. Through the Ignite Fund, we will support each Awardee through cash grants, business supports and a place on a world-class Accelerator Programme.

These Awardees are spread across into four separate categories under the themes of РІР‚ВEmpowering FamiliesРІР‚в„ў, РІР‚ВYouth ResilienceРІР‚в„ў, РІР‚ВHarnessing AbilityРІР‚в„ў and РІР‚ВMusic to ImpactРІР‚в„ў. Schmidt Futures joined as a financial and strategic partner in March of. Project OVERCOME was conceived of and funded by the National Science Foundation. On 17th September 2019, Rethink Ireland selected six successful and exceptional organisations. The goal of Project OVERCOME is to select, launch, and oversee multiple proof-of-concept efforts to deploy novel broadband technology solutions to both rural and urban underserved communities.

The Department of Rural and Community Development has committed to matching their support euro for euro. Several private philanthropists have been inspired to provide substantial support to organisations addressing some of the most critical social issues we face today. The objective of the Ignite Fund is to set meaningful social impact in motion in communities across Ireland by providing support to some of the most innovative charities and social enterprises. РІР‚ВIgniteРІР‚в„ў means to РІР‚ВsparkРІР‚в„ў or РІР‚Вset in motionРІР‚в„ў.

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