If you’ve got one stubborn problem slowing your organisation down – market research you never have time to do, a product or service that needs testing, a process that needs redesign – ENFUSE 2026 might be the most leveraged help you’ll get this winter. It’s a free programme that pairs Master’s students with enterprises to work on a specific, real-world brief – and applications are now open.
What ENFUSE is (in plain English)
ENFUSE connects graduate-level talent with enterprises for a time-bound project aimed at solving a clearly defined challenge. Instead of theoretical coursework, you get a focused team working on your brief; instead of vague help, they deliver to a scope you set. The initiative is coordinated by Dublin City Council’s Economic Development Office.
Key dates you should know
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Applications window: 22 October 2025 → 19 January 2026. If you want in, submit before the deadline.
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ENFUSE 2026 Launch event: 18 November 2025, Mansion House (Dublin) – an opportunity to hear how the programme works and what makes a strong brief.
Why this is worth your time
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Serious brainpower, zero programme fees. You get Master’s students aligned to your challenge at no cost to join the programme.
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Fresh methods & momentum. External teams surface insights your staff might miss – then push the work forward on a clear timeline.
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Defined scope. You set the problem; the team focuses on outcomes you can actually use.
What makes a great ENFUSE brief
You’ll get more value if your challenge is:
- Narrow and measurable. “Validate demand in X segment,” “Map procurement routes for Y,” “Design a pilot for Z.”
- Rooted in reality. Provide access to the data, customers, or workflows students need to do credible work.
- Decision-linked. If the team’s findings are good, you’re prepared to act – launch a pilot, change a process, or pitch for funding.
(Tip: appoint a single internal contact for quick answers and fortnightly check-ins. That’s the difference between interesting and impactful.)
How to apply, learn more, and attend the launch
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Apply now (survey link): ENFUSE 2026 Enterprise Application – SurveyMonkey → https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZRKDPQ8.
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Programme details: ENFUSE – Local Enterprise Office Dublin City → https://www.localenterprise.ie/DublinCity/Enterprise-Development/ENFUSE/.
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Launch RSVP (18 Nov, Mansion House): Eventbrite → https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/enfuse-2026-launch-tickets-1752781850699?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Final word: If you’ve got one priority problem, put it on the table
ENFUSE is designed for exactly that: a meaningful challenge, a defined outcome, and the extra hands and minds to move it quickly. Applications are open now – get your brief in, then meet the team at the launch.
This post highlights a third-party initiative; we’re sharing it to support the ecosystem. For queries, contact the ENFUSE team via Dublin City Council’s Economic Development Office.