Rethink Ireland funding is helping The B!G Idea grow, strengthen its impact and reach even more students across Ireland. We are thrilled to have been selected as one of the successful recipients of funding through the Rethink Ireland Accelerator Programme.
We are incredibly proud to receive €9,000 in funding from Rethink Ireland.
This year, more than 800 organisations applied for the Accelerator Programme. However, only 25 were selected — and The B!G Idea is honoured to be one of them.
We have always believed in the value of our work. Therefore, it is especially rewarding to see our impact recognised by organisations that support innovation and social change.
The Rethink Ireland Accelerator Programme, supported by the Department of Rural and Community Development, helps social impact organisations grow sustainably and increase their long-term success.
The programme focuses on three core pillars:
As a result, participating organisations receive funding, expert guidance and practical tools to scale their work effectively.
As part of the programme, The B!G Idea has been paired with an experienced consultant. This consultant will guide us through strategic planning and organisational development — much like the mentoring support we offer our students.
Together, we will develop a clear 12-month strategic plan. This document will:
Consequently, this process will help ensure that The B!G Idea continues to grow in a structured and impactful way.
In addition to funding and mentoring, the programme includes a series of expert workshops. These sessions cover essential areas for social impact organisations, including:
We have already attended workshops on business models and diversity and inclusion. These sessions provided valuable strategic insights and practical tools. For example, we participated in a workshop led by Dialogue Social Enterprise, which focuses on building inclusive cultures in everyday decision-making.
This year alone, The B!G Idea is working with more than 2,000 students across Ireland. As demand for the programme continues to grow, support from organisations like Rethink Ireland is vital.
With this funding and strategic guidance, we can continue to:
Rethink Ireland is doing incredible work to support social innovation, and we are excited to be part of this journey.
