Ready to find out if it has real potential?
Applications are now open for QUest x Techstars, an exciting two-day Customer Discovery Sprint designed to help Queen's University graduates and postgraduate students turn ideas into evidence. Over two action-packed days, you'll work alongside experienced entrepreneurs, mentors and innovation experts to test your assumptions, understand your customers and sharpen your idea using customer discovery methods and AI tools. You'll:
- 🚀 Discover who your customers really are.
- 💡 Test your assumptions before investing more time and money.
- 🛠? Prototype and refine your idea.
- 🎤 Pitch your solution to experts.
- 🤝 Meet like-minded founders and grow your entrepreneurial network.
Make it into the top 10 - the journey doesn't stop after the sprint.
The top 10 teams will be selected to continue into Phase 2 — an intensive eight-week programme packed with expert support to help you build real momentum.
You'll gain access to:
- Masterclasses covering branding, funding, communication, financial planning and business strategy.
- One-to-one business coaching and personalised mentorship.
- Branding support from a professional graphic designer.
- Tailored consultancy from industry experts.
- Professional pitch training and the opportunity to present to investors.
- The opportunity to access funding through QUBIS.
Whether you've already started building your idea or you're ready to see if it solves a real problem, QUest is your chance to challenge yourself, learn from experts and take the next step on your entrepreneurial journey.
Think your idea has potential? Apply today and let's find out.
Apply Now: QUest x Techstars Sprint application form 2026 We can't wait to see what you'll build.
The InQUBate Team
Queen's University Belfast