Independent information & archive resource
Social Enterprise, Youth Leadership & Student Innovation in Ireland
A clear, free resource that explains how students, young people, educators and communities can learn about social entrepreneurship, leadership and positive impact — and an archive of recovered pages from earlier projects.
About this resource
This is an independent, lightweight website that collects useful, original information about social enterprise, student competitions and youth programmes in Ireland. It is designed to be fast, accessible and easy to navigate, so the ideas behind student-led impact stay available to anyone who is curious.
Several pages here rebuild older web addresses so that long-standing links keep working and point to something genuinely helpful. Wherever possible, the content focuses on general, evergreen guidance rather than time-sensitive announcements.
Youth leadership & entrepreneurship
Practical ideas for building confidence, teamwork and an entrepreneurial mindset — the foundations young people use to turn an idea into action. See the Uplifting Youth Programme.
Student competitions
How social enterprise competitions are structured, judged and prepared for. Start with the Social Enterprise Competition guide.
Community impact projects
How student teams identify real community needs, design responsible solutions and measure the difference they make over time.
Programme archive
Explore the main recovered pages. Each one is a useful, standalone read.
Our Mission
Why this resource exists and the values behind learning about social enterprise and positive impact.
Read more →Social Enterprise Competition
How student social enterprise competitions work, judging criteria, pitching and impact measurement.
Read more →Student Competitions & Challenges
Formats from hackathons to campus challenges and national showcases, plus judging preparation.
Read more →Uplifting Youth Programme
Youth empowerment, employability, mentoring, confidence building and skills development.
Read more →KPMG Hackathon Archive
An archive view of business hackathons, student innovation and practical entrepreneurship skills.
Read more →Podcast Episode 2
An archive summary of themes around youth leadership, social impact and student enterprise.
Read more →Latest resources
- International Girls in ICT Day: Taking Action Through Student Projects
A new original article on women in technology, digital skills and inclusion.
- Uplifting Youth Programme Applications
General guidance on eligibility, preparation and writing a strong application.