Find the right mentorship programme to accelerate your career in Ireland.
Free, drop-in mentoring sessions at Ireland's leading startup hub. Mentors include founders, VCs, and tech leaders. Sessions cover product strategy, fundraising, go-to-market, and scaling.
Pairs senior women with C-suite mentors from different organisations. Focused on accelerating women into leadership. Participating companies include major Irish corporates and multinationals.
Connects tech professionals across Ireland with experienced mentors in software engineering, product, design, and data. Matches based on goals, industry, and experience level.
Enterprise Ireland's pool of 300+ voluntary mentors with deep industry experience. Available to EI-supported companies. Mentors include successful entrepreneurs, executives, and sector specialists.
Ireland's longest-running network for women in STEM. Offers formal mentoring programmes, networking events, and a supportive community of 3,000+ members. Mentoring runs in annual cohorts.
UCD alumni mentor current students and recent graduates. Covers career guidance, industry insights, and interview prep. One of the largest university mentoring schemes in Ireland with 500+ active mentors.
The Institute of Directors offers executive mentoring and director development programmes. Connects aspiring and current board members with experienced directors for governance, strategy, and leadership guidance.
Ireland's leading pre-seed accelerator provides dedicated mentors to portfolio companies. Even if not in the programme, their events and office hours provide access to an incredible mentor network.
Places professionals on non-profit boards — an incredible way to develop governance skills, expand your network, and give back. Paired with experienced board members who informally mentor newcomers.
Local circles across Ireland where women meet monthly for peer mentoring, skill-building, and support. Not formal one-to-one mentoring, but incredibly effective for building a career support network.
Come to each session with a specific question or challenge. "How do I handle a difficult stakeholder?" is better than "Help me with my career."
Send an agenda before each meeting. After, email a summary of what you discussed and actions you'll take. This shows respect for their time.
Mentorship isn't one-way. Share articles, make introductions, and update your mentor on how their advice worked out. Reciprocity builds lasting relationships.
Keep to scheduled times, be punctual, and don't exceed the agreed duration. Most mentors are busy professionals giving their time voluntarily.