Applications Closing for RACE ‘Start Your Own Business’ Course


Apply by 22 April 2026 for new course aimed at budding businesspeople in the racing and equine sector

17/04/2026

Make your business dreams a reality on the RACE Start Your Own Business Course


Aspiring entrepreneurs in the racing and equine sector are urged to act fast to secure their place on the new ‘Start Your Own Business’ course at the Racing Academy & Centre of Education (RACE), beginning 6 May 2026.

Delivered in partnership with Kildare County Council and Kildare Local Enterprise Office, this innovative six-week programme is designed to equip participants with the practical tools needed to turn an idea into a viable business. The course combines on-campus learning with online sessions and applications close on 22 April 2026.

Tailored specifically to the racing and equine industries, the programme covers every stage of the start-up journey from idea generation and market research to financial planning, compliance, and marketing. Participants will also gain insight into available grants, supports, and enterprise resources, helping them build a clear pathway from concept to launch.

The programme is fully funded and open to anyone aged 16 or over. No formal qualifications are required but places are limited and offered on a first-come-first-served basis.

Find further information and apply here: https://racingacademy.ie/cms/start-your-own-business/