Your idea/start-up should ideally be knowledge based with some potential for intellectual property ownership.

Your idea/start-up is likely to result in a business which will operate.

• not only on the island of Ireland but globally
• a business that falls into one of the Life Science sub-sectors
• Biotechnologies
• Pharmaceuticals
• Medical devices
• Diagnostics
• Medical technologies
• Analysis and Testing
• Information and communication technologies for life sciences
• Software and consultancy services

If your idea/start-up is unlikely to develop into an international business, contact your local City or County Enterprise Board or check out www.basis.ie for additional information and advice.