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Ignite Wraps Up Second Internship Programme

Ignite Wraps Up Second Internship Programme

Ignite Bermuda has completed its second Young Adult Entrepreneurial Internship programme which ran from May 31 to July 21, 2022. A spokesperson said, “With thanks to HSBC Group and HSBC Bank Bermuda, Ignite enabled 12 local young adults, ages 19-25 years old to develop their passions for entrepreneurship through workshops and part-time internships... Read more of this article

Ignite Begins Application Process For New Cohort

Ignite Begins Application Process For New Cohort

Ignite Bermuda will begin the application process for their Entrepreneurial Accelerator Programme online from Monday, July 4. A spokesperson said, “Ignite Bermuda is delighted to announce that the application process for their award winning Entrepreneurial Accelerator Programme will begin online from Monday, July 4 at www.ignitebermuda.com. “Ignite... Read more of this article

Ignite Launches Second Internship Programme

Ignite Launches Second Internship Programme

Ignite Bermuda has launched its second Young Adult Entrepreneurial Internship programme thanks to the support of HSBC Group and HSBC Bank Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The 8-week internship programme aims to support local young adults’ passions for entrepreneurship through workshops with industry experts and project-based internships within some... Read more of this article

Apply For Entrepreneurial Internship Programme

Apply For Entrepreneurial Internship Programme

Applications for Ignite Bermuda’s Young Adult Entrepreneurial Internship programme taking place this summer will close Friday [April 29] at 5.00pm. A spokesperson said, “The part-time paid internship programme will run from May 31 to July 21, 2022, and will offer successful applicants the opportunity to gain real-world experience within some of... Read more of this article

Ignite Launches Second Internship Programme

Ignite Launches Second Internship Programme

Ignite Bermuda is set to run its second Young Adult Entrepreneurial Internship programme this summer for 7 weeks, from May 31 to July 21, 2022. A spokesperson said, “Through funding and support from HSBC Group and HSBC Bank Bermuda, this initiative aims to offer 20 local young adults, ages 18-25 years old, first-hand entrepreneurial experience with... Read more of this article

Akilah Swan Joins Ignite Bermuda’s Board

Akilah Swan Joins Ignite Bermuda’s Board

Ignite Bermuda today [Feb 25] announced the addition of Bermudian entrepreneur Akilah Swan to their Board of Directors. A spokesperson said, “Since its inception in 2019, Ignite has seen strong growth in its entrepreneurial ecosystem, now comprising over 300 entrepreneurs and community leaders. “At the same time, Ignite’s board recognizes... Read more of this article

Ignite Supporting Entrepreneurs & Leaders

Ignite Supporting Entrepreneurs & Leaders

Ignite Bermuda recently kicked off its fifth entrepreneurial accelerator programme by welcoming 34 start-ups to their two-day bootcamp. A spokesperson said, “Last week, Ignite Bermuda kicked off its fifth entrepreneurial accelerator programme by welcoming 34 start-ups to their two-day Bootcamp on Wednesday, January 12th, and Thursday, January 13th... Read more of this article

Ignite Bermuda Meets With US Consul General

Ignite Bermuda Meets With US Consul General

Ignite Bermuda hosted a visit from the U.S. Consul General as part of Global Entrepreneurship Month. A spokesperson said, “This special occasion was an opportunity for Ignite’s entrepreneurial leaders to introduce their businesses and discuss future prospects with the U.S. Consul General, Karen Grissette and her team. A number of discussions were... Read more of this article

Ignite Bermuda Hires Selica Blackwood

Ignite Bermuda Hires Selica Blackwood

Ignite Bermuda has hired Selica Blackwood as their new Communications and Administrations Officer. A spokesperson said, “Ignite Bermuda is excited to have expanded with the hire of Bermudian Selica Blackwood as the new Communications and Administrations Officer after receiving 79 applications from highly qualified candidates. “Ms. Blackwood brings... Read more of this article

Ignite Bermuda Releases Impact Report

Ignite Bermuda Releases Impact Report

Ignite Bermuda has released its 2019-2021 Impact Report, highlighting the “lasting impact an entrepreneurial ecosystem can have through coaching, mentoring, and a supportive community of peers.” A spokesperson said, “Ignite Bermuda is pleased to share their 2019-2021 Impact Report that covers the launch of the entrepreneurial accelerator... Read more of this article

Ignite Opens Application Portal For Next Cohort

Ignite Opens Application Portal For Next Cohort

Ignite Bermuda is accepting applications for its next cohort from October 4 to October 15. A spokesperson said, “Ignite Bermuda is looking for applicants to join their community of 250+ entrepreneurs and community leaders who are eager to accelerate their business, organization or idea to the next level. “The application portal will be open... Read more of this article

Twenty Interns Take Part In Ignite Programme

Twenty Interns Take Part In Ignite Programme

Ignite – an entrepreneurial accelerator created specifically for local innovators — launched its pilot internship program for young adults this summer. “The internship application was oversubscribed with only twenty spots for the top applicants being selected. These young adults have been selected to take part in an opportunity to educate... Read more of this article

Ignite Interns Support The Bermuda Red Cross

Ignite Interns Support The Bermuda Red Cross

Ignite’s entrepreneurial interns recently took part in a brainstorming workshop for the Bermuda Red Cross’s thrift store. A spokesperson said, “Last week, Ignite’s young adult entrepreneurial interns took part in a brainstorming workshop for the Bermuda Red Cross’s thrift store, located at 9 Berry Hill, Paget. “The workshop was... Read more of this article

Ignite Entrepreneurial Internship Programme

Ignite Entrepreneurial Internship Programme

Twenty local young adults recently participated in the launch of the first ever Ignite Young Adult Entrepreneurial Internship Programme. A spokesperson said, “The programme kicked off with a two-day Boot Camp alongside Ignite’s Cohort 4. The young adult participants were able to gain insight into the Ignite curriculum throughout the two days... Read more of this article

Ignite Launches Internship Initiative

Ignite Launches Internship Initiative

Ignite Bermuda is getting set to launch a new Young Adult Entrepreneurial Internship for 20 young adults. A spokesperson said, “Funded through the generosity of HSBC Bank Bermuda Ltd, Ignite, our island’s entrepreneurial accelerator, is set to launch a new Young Adult Entrepreneurial Internship for 20 local young adults this summer. “Currently,... Read more of this article

Ignite Announces Cohort Application Dates

Ignite Announces Cohort Application Dates

The application for the next cohort of Ignite Bermuda’s Accelerator Programme will be available online from January 25 through February 5. A spokesperson said, “Ignite Bermuda continues to make an impact on the local entrepreneurial landscape. A few short months ago, a total of 44 entrepreneurs representing 34 startups at various stages of development... Read more of this article