Selection Criteria

The competition is open to independent ventures to be incorporated in Ireland or Northern Ireland in the seed, start-up or early stages of their development. Entrants should have started, manage and own such a venture.

All plans submitted must demonstrate a minimum equity funding requirments of;

• at least €500,000 for High Growth Company or
• at least €100,000 for Emerging Company

Ventures which have already raised external equity in excess of €1M (or sterling equivalent) are not eligible.

  Dates for 2009 Seedcorn Competition