2024

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Trinity College Dublins Entrepreneurial Society

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What is TES?

TES is a multidisciplinary society that encourages innovation among students in Trinity.

We focus on startups, tech and venture capital, helping students learn and create successful and impactful global startups.

Founded in 2003

Funding Student Startups with over €20,000 per year

20th Anniversary

2,600 Members

30+ Events per year

What we do

We run two streams throughout the academic year, Educate and Create.

Educate

TES has a range of events and programmes where you can learn from experienced founders, investors and many more.

Speakers

John Collison

Co-Founder & President @ Stripe

Aidan Corbett

CEO & Co-Founder @ WayFlyer

Micheal O'Leary

CEO @ RyanAir

Eoghan McCabe

CEO & Co-Founder @ Intercom

Shane Curran

Founder & CEO @ Evervault

Mark Cummins

Founder of Pointy & Plink

EduProgram

Learn about startups from industry experts, with a certificate of completion!

Ambassadors

Get involved in the TES committee! Operations, Growth and Product roles available.

Create

TES hold a range of events that help your startup go from idea to MVP. Create events put you in touch with Irelands top industry experts along with giving out nearly €25,000 in funding per year.

Startup Weekend

A weekend of collaboration, new friends, startup ideas, good food and up to €3,000 worth of prizes!

Incubator

Get weekly mentorship from experts and up to €1,000 in funding for your startup.

Dragon's Den

Our flagship event, with over €15,000 in funding up for grabs

Reading List

TES recommended books, podcasts, blogs and more.

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FAQs

Should I be studying a business degree to join TES?

How can I get more involved with TES?

I don't have much interest in startups, should I still join?

Do I need to commit much time to TES?