GaelVentures Incubator Participant (79529)

GaelVentures is a community hub for entrepreneurship innovation and venture creation and growth. Over the last several years the Hynes Institute has served students our local business community and veteran & women and minority-owned businesses (MWBEs) through the GaelVentures space with mentorship entrepreneurial resources and education. The Summer 2026 Incubator program leverages all of the resources available at GaelVentures to support students in launching their ventures. Whether developing a product service or side-hustle this 5-week intensive program is designed to provide Iona students and recent graduates with the resources they need to make their entrepreneurial goals a reality.

Through the resources available at GaelVentures including local experts the Hynes Institutes mentor network and the GaelVenturescoworking space founders and teams will develop and launch their productsor services. During this intensive 5-week program participants willmeet Monday through Thursday each week at GaelVenturesandtake a deep dive into market research customer discovery and product/service validation & development. Upon completion of the program teams will have a developed product/service that is tested in the market and ready to launch.

Responsibilities:

• Attend all sessions of the program and complete goals and milestones.
• Contribute positively to the learning environment and the team dynamics.
• Actively engage and seek feedback and guidance from the speakers and mentors who participate.
• Share their ideas challenges and achievements with the program community.
• Follow the rules and policies of the Hynes Institute and the location.
• Respect the instructors mentors peers and guests of the program.

Pay - $2500 stipend paid in equal payments overs the duration of the project.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

About Iona/EEO Statement:

Founded in 1940 Iona University is a private Catholic coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona is a growing highly accredited institution located just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan with campuses in New Rochelle Bronxville and a new location in County Mayo Ireland. With over 4000 students Iona offers small classes engaged faculty and a wide range of programs across the School of Arts & Science the LaPenta School of Business (AACSBaccredited) the NewYorkPresbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences and the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation.

Recognized by The Princeton Review The Wall Street Journal Forbes and U.S. News & World Report Iona is nationally ranked for academic qualitysocial mobility and longterm return on investment. The Universitys continued growth and rising reputation reflect its commitment to academic excellence innovation service and opportunity.

Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees and applicants for employment. Iona is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered free from discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic under applicable federal state or local laws. Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates ofall backgrounds.