Do you think change is possible but not quite sure how to go about it? Do you have the seeds of an idea to make this happen?

Apply to STAND’s Ideas Collective 2024 – our summer bootcamp where you will learn the skills and techniques to shape your solutions for positive change. Over three weekends in July and August, you will delve into global issues and perspectives, examine your own values and purpose, and acquire tools in design thinking, as well as skills in pitching, presenting, communications, and marketing. Best of all, you will meet 23 other participants who share you will come to call your tribe and you will be part of the STAND community.

The programme culminates in a Showcase in early September where you get to pitch your idea to win seed funding.

In its 9th year this year, the Ideas Collective has moulded the ideas of lots of motivated changemakers and in 2024 you could join our impactful community.

What are the dates?

  • Info Webinar: 17th of April (7pm-8:30pm). Register for free here.

  • Welcome evening: 27th of June (7pm-8:30pm)

  • Weekend 1: 6th and 7th of July (Dublin City)

  • Weekend 2: 27th and 28th of July (Dublin City)

  • Weekend 3: 17th and 18th of August (Dublin City)

  • Showcase: 6th of September (Dublin City)

How is the application process?

Applications are now open, and you can apply here. Once applications are reviewed, successful applicants are offered an interview. The interviews occur on a rolling basis so we do encourage people to get their application in as soon as possible. You should have an idea in mind to work on during the Ideas Collective, should you get a space, and this idea should form part of your application.  

The idea should centre around one of the Sustainable Development Goals. They could range from a project tackling fast fashion to projects on anti-racism, to projects centring on global health and well-being. Our goal is to help you bring that idea alive and keep it ticking impactfully. If you would like to check out some previous projects, you can do so here.

If you’re not ready to apply, but would like to know more about the programme, register your interest below.

Am I eligible?

To join the Ideas Collective, you must:

– Be resident in the Republic of Ireland;

– Be enrolled in an Irish third-level institution OR be a recent graduate of an Irish third-level institution (up to 1 year);

– Be able to fully participate in ALL group sessions;

– Commit at least 3 hours/week (outside the workshops) to working on your project;

– Be committed to exploring issues from a global perspective, be ready to dig deep into the problem you are addressing and be open to having your assumptions challenged. 

What are the prices?

The full cost of the program is over €500!  However, thanks to support from Irish Aid we can offer it at the following highly subsidised rates: 

– EARLY BIRD (until 15 April): Students*: €55 / Recent Grads**: €65 / Non-students: €235

– LATE BIRD (until 20 May): Students*: €70 / Recent Grads**: €80 / Non-students: €250 

*Students must be due to graduate 2024 or later

**Recent grads must have graduated in 2023 

We offer a 20% discount for STAND past participants, please email [email protected] to redeem your coupon code.⁠

In addition to offering highly subsidised places, we also have a small number of scholarships for students who would otherwise be unable to join the programme. Email [email protected] to learn more. 

 

 

Included in the programme cost is:  

– 45+ hours of training and workshops spread over weekends throughout the summer (Jul, Aug) 

– Talks & guidance by experienced entrepreneurs and experts

– The chance to develop valuable personal and professional skills

– Support and resources from STAND staff and their peers in the collective

– Support in developing your pitch and the opportunity to win seed funding for your project

– The chance to be part of a vibrant and warm community of changemakers! 

Hear from our past participants

The advice and support from everyone played a huge role in the development of my project. I also loved learning about the projects and initiatives others were working on. The way that everyone was different, and were knowledgeable in different skillsets, meant that many of the problems we faced could be easily resolved when we worked together.– RC, 2023 participant

“Looking back, the Ideas Collective was a profound personal journey. It taught me the power of empathy, the importance of collaboration, and the immense potential for positive change. It reaffirmed my belief in the SDGs as a roadmap for a better world and reminded me that, as individuals, we have the power to contribute to the realisation of these goals. I often found myself doubting my capability but each weekend made me grow more confident in myself with the help and support of everyone involved from STAND.” – SH, 2023 participant

The Ideas Collective nurtured an encouraging and empowering community, which I am so grateful for! The programme is incredibly designed to bring an idea to action. The series of workshops we did, from design thinking, to communicating our message, to storytelling helped me to refine my idea, and gave me clarity, focus and vision for my project. The Ideas Collective taught me that all ideas are worthwhile, but true positive change requires resilience, empathy, reflection and action. I believe that the skills, knowledge and connections I have acquired throughout the Ideas Collective programme will help me in my professional and personal life, both in my capacity as a changemaker.– KM, 2023 participant

Ideas Collective Showcase 2023

Eddie | Ideas Collective 2023

Rachel | Ideas Collective 2023

Teju | Ideas Collective 2023

Karin | Ideas Collective 2023

Mollie | Ideas Collective 2023

Email [email protected] if you have any questions about the programme or the application process.