News Archive
InterTradeIreland’s FUSION programme shortlisted for two GradIreland awards
6 April 11
InterTradeIreland’s FUSION programme has been shortlisted for Best Graduate Training and Development Programme at this year’s GradIreland Awards. Two of our FUSION graduates have also been shortlisted for the Graduate Employee of the Year award. The FUSION programme will hope to regain the title of Best Graduate Training and Development Programme having won the same award last year. Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony which will take place on 13th April 2011 at the Mansion House, Dublin.
The new start-up spirit in Ireland
31 March 11
Siliconrepublic.com editor John Kennedy says there have been confirmed sightings of a ‘can do’ spirit around and about Ireland. Tech start-ups and enterprising graduates will drive our economic recovery.
Get an Advantage by Tweeting the Expert
24 March 11
Advantage are Tweeting from the Roof Tops about their new ‘Tweet The Expert’ service for young entrepreneurs. We at InterTradeIreland Ireland are still in the teething stages of our online and social media, and we really like Advantage’s idea.
New €2 million technology investment syndicate established
23 March 11
Over 100 angel investors gathered in Dublin today to discuss the future of Ireland’s angel capital industry at the second annual Angel Investment Conference organised by HBAN Investor Syndicates. InterTradeIreland and Enterprise Ireland have identified the need to stimulate further seed capital from private investors hence the establishment of HBAN in 2009 which is a joint initiative between the agencies on an all-island basis.
Award Winning Entrepreneurship Educator and Practitioner to speak at NUI Galway
23 March 11
The Centre for Innovation and Structural Change at NUI Galway is delighted to host Professor Peter Kelly of Aalto University in Finland, who will be delivering this year’s InterTradeIreland Innovation Lecture on the topic of “Rethinking Business Models: Creativity Inspired Innovation”.
Availability of seed funding for Irish companies at highest level in 30 years
21 March 11
Over €250 million in funding available from Investors attending the 2011 InterTradeIreland Annual Venture Capital Conference A leading Irish Venture Capitalist has said that the availability of seed funds to invest in Irish companies in 2011 is at its highest level in 30 years. Speaking at the launch of the InterTradeIreland Annual Venture Capital Conference today, March 21st 2011, Niall Olden, Founder of Kernel Capital said that this is an extremely vibrant time for Irish VCs and that there has never been a better time to start up a business in Ireland.
Intune Networks wins the Irish Times InterTradeIreland Innovation Awards
4 March 11
The Irish Times and InterTradeIreland this evening, March 2nd 2011, announced that Intune Networks is the winner of the overall ‘Innovation of the Year’ award. The winner was announced at an event hosted in the Irish Museum of Modern Art in Kilmainham and will receive a communications and advertising package from the Irish Times worth €200,000.
New border pact agreed
2 March 11
Councils in the border region will take a major step forward in the promotion of cross border partnership today with the signing of a major new Strategic Alliance. Louth local authorities and Newry and Mourne District Council will sign a Memorandum of Understanding which will commit the authorities to strengthen and promote the social, cultural and economic links within their combined local authority districts.
Kernel Capital announce new medical devices fund
21 February 11
Kernel Capital recently announced a new €10m seed fund specificaly designed for the indigenous medical technology sector.
Fall in business performance as firms battle rising costs – Business Monitor
21 February 11
InterTradeIreland has today (21st February) published the results of its quarterly all-island business monitor, the largest business survey on the island. In its quarter four report for 2010 which covers the period September to December – 1,000 businesses were surveyed (500 North and South) and key findings included:
Venture backed firms grow employment at 18.6% per year
17 February 11
InterTradeIreland and IVCA yesterday launched a report carried out by UCD’s Department of Entrepreneurial Studies which shows the positive impact venture capital has had on the economy.
Calling Investors to meet for potential North-South Investment Initiative
2 February 11
HBAN Investor Syndicates, the angel investment initiative of InterTradeIreland, is examining the feasibility of setting up a north-south group of private investors around the M1 economic corridor.
SMEs benefited to the tune of £80/€90m through InterTradeIreland in 2009
1 February 11
In 2009, InterTradeIreland supported over 3,000 SMEs across the island through its programmes and services to increase their cross-border sales, access venture capital or develop new products and processes. As a result, over £80/€90m worth of sales or efficiency savings through InterTradeIreland’s range of programmes.
Twenty one companies in the running for ‘Innovation of the year' title
31 January 11
Twenty one companies from across the island have been announced as finalists in the prestigious Irish Times InterTradeIreland Innovation Awards. Three finalists were shortlisted in each of the seven innovation categories by an independent panel of judges and will now compete for the overall ‘Innovation of the Year’ award and a communications and advertising package from the Irish Times worth €200,000.
Programme launched to help SMEs access £12 bn all-island public sector market
18 January 11
Companies are being encouraged by InterTradeIreland to tap into the public sector market across the island which is estimated to be worth over £12billion each year. We are working with the Central Procurement Directorate in Northern Ireland and the Office of Public Works in Ireland to make the procurement market more accessible for SMEs. As part of this work we are rolling out a series of Go-2-Tender workshops and supports to help firms increase their chances of success when competing for public sector contracts North and South.
HBAN’s newest Angel Syndicate launched
14 January 11
Ireland’s newest Business Angel Syndicate Irrus Investments recently launched its new website. The Limerick-based syndicate is the first Irish commercial investment syndicate and is focussed on entrepreneurial companies. It has identified a gap in the market to fund high potential, go-ahead companies.
Londonderry company is celebrating after landing a €2m contract
6 January 11
Hunter Apparel Solutions in Springtown, one of InterTradeIreland's Business Amabassadors, has landed a €2m (£1.7m)contract to supply waterproof jackets, shorts and trousers to 6,000 An Post staff. The company was established in 1936 and now has 40 staff.
InterTradeIreland publishes energy management report
6 January 11
InterTradeIreland today published its report on the energy management sector. This report considers energy management and energy efficiency services a new sector that involves businesses involved in measuring and managing resource efficiency through a combination of ICT hardware (e.g. sensor technologies) and software, as well as consultancy and efficiency advice activities.
Kilkenny Companies offered Business Opportunities worth €1.2million
5 April 11
Kilkenny engineering consultancy firm Prochem Engineering launched its new offering – Prochem Cleantech Services – during a special visit to its headquarters this week by InterTradeIreland which will see the company become Ireland’s industry leader in computer modelling design and generate additional revenues of up to €2million over the next 3-5 years.
New awards to reward green innovations in Derry
4 April 11
The Green Creativity Awards is open to anyone who has an idea with commercial potential to develop sustainable innovations in green technology. This is a fantastic opportunity to get your idea to market and realise its commercial potential. If you are aged between 18-30 then this competition is for you. Maybe you are a student, graduate or postgraduate student who wants to commercialise your research? This awards programme will run as a competition and the top prize will be £10,000 worth of business support to develop your idea.
NI company is finalist in Irish Times InterTradeIreland Innovation Awards
23 January 12
Omagh-based Waste Systems Ltd is leading the way in innovation as the local manufacturing company has been announced as a finalist of the Irish Times InterTradeIreland Innovation Awards 2012. Waste Systems Ltd, which designs, manufactures and supplies turnkey systems and standalone machinery for the waste separation and recycling industries, has been shortlisted in the Green-tech Innovation category and will compete with two other companies across the island of Ireland for the prestigious category title.
One in three Businesses indicate lack of finance for investment is constraining
20 December 11
InterTradeIreland’s latest Business Monitor survey for Q3 indicates that a lack of finance for investment is constraining growth for one third of businesses in Ireland. The monitor, which surveys 1,000 companies across the island on a quarterly basis, highlighted that businesses have seen a decline in sales and cashflow, with there being a perceived lack of access to finance from the banking system. However, despite this lack of cash, only one in 10 businesses approached their banks for funding.
ALR Innovations and Zinc Software crowned winners at Seedcorn Competition
2 December 11
ALR Innovations and Zinc Software were named the Best High Growth Company and Best Emerging Company respectively at InterTradeIreland’s annual All-island Seedcorn Business Competition. The event, which took place at the Burlington in Dublin on Wednesday night, is the largest business competition on the island. As the Best High Growth Company on the island, ALR Innovations has won the overall prize of €100,000 while Zinc Software will take home a cash prize of €50,000 for its success as the Best Emerging Company.
InterTadeIreland Event Brings Government Buyers And Businesses Together
28 November 11
160 small businesses were given the opportunity to hear from and meet with Government buyers at an InterTradeIreland ‘Meet the Buyer’ event on Thursday 24th November. The event was organised by InterTradeIreland to raise awareness of public procurement amongst SMEs with varying levels of tendering experience, from novices to seasoned tenderers. The event was the first of its kind as it highlighted opportunities for businesses to compete for Government contracts throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, estimated to be worth approximately £19 billion.
ITI Economic Forum attracts key economists to discuss Ireland’s Path to Recovery
25 November 11
A number of leading international economists today, (November 25th 2011) addressed over 100 delegates at the third annual InterTradeIreland Economic Forum in Dublin Castle. The Forum, entitled “Path to Recovery”, addressed the economic prospects and policy options for the island. The conference was officially opened by Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton TD, who stated “North and South, we all face the common crucial challenge of creating jobs and economic growth. This is key to resolving our difficulties, and this Government is determined to rise to that challenge. I look forward to discussing problems and possible solutions with people across the island at this very important event.”
SMEs discover key to unlocking public sector contracts
24 November 11
160 small Irish businesses were given the opportunity to meet with Government buyers, a market worth up to €21 billion per annum North and South, at InterTradeIreland’s first all-island ‘Meet the Buyer’ event in Dundalk today. The event, which is designed to raise awareness and understanding of the public procurement processes among Irish SMEs, saw buyers from across the island of Ireland, give their perspective on procurement and to advise SMEs on the dos and don’ts when competing for business. Many SMEs perceive there are barriers to overcome in securing public sector contracts such as understanding of public sector buying practices and the bureaucratic nature of the process. However, despite current budgetary constraints, this market is so large, SMEs cannot afford to ignore it.
Irish-based Nubie.com launches UK version of its nine step process for start-ups
23 November 11
Nubie.com, the Irish company behind the nine step startup approach, was launched in the UK today by CEO, Rebekah Brooks. “We are delighted to be offering our award winning service to budding entrepreneurs in the UK,” says Brooks. “And before you ask, no, I am not THAT Rebekah Brooks,” she adds smiling. “Our service differs from other startup sites already in the UK because users work to a process, starting at Step 1 and progressing task by task until they complete Step 9, by which time, their business is up and running. The process has been purpose built to fast track, simplify and promote starting a business within the general community, this isn’t just for the business savvy! I often compare it to online mentoring.”
NEW FLAGSHIP CROSS-BORDER PROGRAMME TO DRIVE SALES FOR SMALL BUSINESS
22 November 11
InterTradeIreland today launched an exciting new sales development programme, Elevate, which will help small business across Ireland to generate greater sales opportunities through first time cross-border exports. The programme was developed in response to research carried out by InterTradeIreland which revealed that small business which are not exporting are hit hardest by the recession. The programme will assist companies to become export ready and to explore opportunities in a new cross border market. It is hoped that companies will then develop their export capability outside of the Irish market, looking further afield to the UK and Europe.
NEW FLAGSHIP CROSS-BORDER PROGRAMME TO DRIVE SALES FOR SMALL BUSINESS
22 November 11
InterTradeIreland today launched an exciting new sales development programme, Elevate, which will help small business across Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic to generate greater sales opportunities through first time cross-border exports. The programme was developed in response to research carried out by InterTradeIreland which revealed that small business which are not exporting are hit hardest by the recession. The programme will assist companies to become export ready and to explore opportunities in a new cross border market. It is hoped that companies will then further develop their export capability.
AirDryer Systems Ltd - One of the best early stage companies on the island
14 November 11
Cork company, AirDryer Systems Ltd, has been recognised as one of the best early stage companies on the island. The company was announced as the winner of InterTradeIreland’s Seedcorn Competition for best venture stemming from a university spin-out / platform programme.
Companies from Belfast and Lisburn each scoop €20, 000
9 November 11
InterTradeIreland today announced the regional winners of Seedcorn 2011, the largest business competition of its kind across the island, offering a total prize fund of €280,000. In the Best Emerging Company category, My Tour Talk based in central Belfast prevailed and Cirdan from Lisburn won the title of Best High Growth Company for Northern Ireland. As a regional winner, both businesses are guaranteed a prize fund of at least €20,000 each and will now go on to compete in the all-island final on the 30 November in the Burlington Hotel, Dublin.
SMEs benefited to the tune of £83m/€93m in trade and business development value
7 November 11
Despite the significant and sustained economic challenges faced by both economies on the island, InterTradeIreland responded to the crisis by continuing to deliver real value to SMEs in helping them to identify and develop new export customers, access venture capital, diversify and improve competitiveness through innovation. As a result, InterTradeIreland delivered more than £83m/€93m in trade and business development value.
Limerick Company Victorious at InterTradeIreland Seedcorn Regional Final
4 November 11
Limerick company, ALR Innovations, was today named the Best High Growth Company in the Munster final of the 2011 InterTradeIreland Seedcorn all-island business competition. ALR Innovations, which is based at the Hartnett Acceleration Centre in Limerick, beat tough competition from two other Munster finalists to win €20,000 to help finance the early stages of its ventures. The company will now go on to compete in the all-island final of the competition, which will take place in Dublin on 30th November.
Cork Company Victorious at InterTradeIreland Seedcorn Regional Final
4 November 11
Cork company, Surgacoll Technologies Ltd, was today named the Best Emerging Company in the Munster final of the 2011 InterTradeIreland Seedcorn all-island business competition. Surgacoll, which is based in the Rubicon Centre in Cork, beat tough competition from two other Munster finalists to win €20,000 to help finance the early stages of its ventures. The company will now go on to compete in the all-island final of the competition, which will take place in Dublin on 30th November.
Galway Company Victorious at InterTradeIreland Seedcorn Regional Final
2 November 11
Galway company, Advance Science, was today named the Best Emerging Company in the Connacht and Leinster final of the 2011 InterTradeIreland Seedcorn all-island business competition. Advance Science, which is based in Connemara, Galway beat tough competition from two other Connacht and Leinster finalists to win €20,000 to help finance the early stages of its ventures. The company will now go on to compete in the all-island final of the competition, which will take place in Dublin on 30th November.
Louth Company Victorious at InterTradeIreland Seedcorn Regional Final
2 November 11
Louth company, The Oriel Sea Salt Company, was today named the Best High Growth Company in the Connacht and Leinster final of the 2011 InterTradeIreland Seedcorn all-island business competition. The Oriel Sea Salt Company, which is based in Co. Louth, beat tough competition from two other Connacht and Leinster finalists to win €20,000 to help finance the early stages of its ventures. The company will now go on to compete in the all-island final of the competition, which will take place in Dublin on 30th November.
US-Ireland Partnership Announces Extension of Research Collaboration
2 November 11
The seventh meeting of the US-Ireland R&D Partnership Steering Group which was held today, Tuesday 1 November, in Farmleigh, Dublin, announced an extension of the Partnership which will now include collaborations in Telecommunications and Energy and Sustainability. The Partnership is already supporting collaborative strategic research in the areas of Nanotechnology, Sensor Technology, Diabetes and Cystic Fibrosis with a current investment of €14m across the three jurisdictions.
Newry firms urged to highlight successes in major awards scheme
2 November 11
Prominent figures in the business community are urging companies in the Newry area to make the most of their achievements this year by participating in a leading business initiative.Local companies have been encouraged to enter the Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards, which are supported by InterTradeIreland and Invest Northern Ireland, as a way of celebrating their accomplishments.
Go Global, or cross-border, SMEs to hear
24 October 11
Business Live tour to promote exporting, importing & cross-border trade Previously untold stories of international business success will be shared with hundreds of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and aspiring entrepreneurs as part of a major events tour being organised by Ulster Bank. Business Live will feature 14 dates across the island – five in Northern Ireland - between November and March at which all types of business people will hear that trading outside of your home market is probably easier than many think. Organised in association with Smallbusinesscan.com, the series will kick off on the evening of November 16 at Riddel Hall, Belfast and culminate in Cookstown’s Burnavon Arts Centre on March 5 - taking in key towns and cities along the way.
Cross Border Business Support Expo
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21 October 11
Over 300 business delegates attended a Cross Border Business Support Expo hosted by Newry and Dundalk Chambers of Commerce and supported by InterTradeIreland on the 20th October in the Carrickdale Hotel. Ms Orla Jackson, Chief Executive of Newry Chamber stated, ‘as joint organizers of this event, Newry Chamber was delighted with its success in terms of numbers of delegates attended, networking opportunities created and the opening of communication channels between local businesses and Support Agencies’.
BALLYMENA COMPANY IS INTERTRADEIRELAND FUSION PROJECT OF THE YEAR WINNER
19 October 11
An innovation project, undertaken as part of InterTradeIreland’s Fusion programme, at Ballymena-based Moorings Mediquip, has been named ‘Project of the Year’, at a recent InterTradeIreland awards ceremony. With InterTradeIreland’s support, Carryduff graduate Eamonn McKnight was appointed by Moorings Mediquip in 2009 to undertake a Fusion project to design, develop and bring to market a new walking aid device for children with cerebral palsy. The new product development will see Moorings Mediquip break into new markets across the UK, Ireland and as far away as Australia and Canada.
InterTradeIreland Programmes Prove Successful For Local Graduates
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3 October 11
At InterTradeIreland’s 2011 graduation ceremony today, it was revealed that more than two thirds of the graduates participating in all-island innovation and trade programmes with the organisation have been offered permanent positions by the SMEs that they have been working with. At the event, InterTradeIreland graduates heard that they could be the key to rebuilding and revitalising the economy and that their skills can make a substantial difference to business performance. This coincides with recent research undertaken by the Association of Graduate Recruiters, which states that graduates contribute £1billion of added value to the UK economy every year.
InterTradeIreland tells Enterprise Committee of new business support programmes
30 September 11
The Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for Enterprise Trade and Investment held an external Committee Meeting in Newry yesterday (29 September) hosted by InterTradeIreland, the cross-border trade and business development body. The Committee, chaired by Alban Maginness MLA, was welcomed to Newry by InterTradeIreland’s Chief Executive, Liam Nellis.
All-Island Innovation Awards Launched in Belfast
5 September 11
Belfast played host to the launch of the 2012 Irish Times InterTradeIreland All-island Innovation Awards on Friday 2nd September. Around 70 companies from across the province attended the innovation roadshow event which took place in the University of Ulster’s York Road Campus in Belfast. Now in its third year, the competition aims to recognise and promote the best innovations within organisations of all sectors and all sizes across the island.
JFC receives InterTradeIreland award for commitment to Innovation
12 August 11
Norman Black, Operations Director at JFC is presented with a FUSION certificate from Margaret Hearty, Director of Business Programmes and Services at InterTradeIreland in recognition of the company’s commitment to innovation. Tuam based manufacturing company JFC has been recognised by InterTradeIreland for its commitment to innovation after taking part in the all-island technology transfer programme, FUSION. The company, which manufactures plastic products for the agriculture, marine, healthcare and construction sectors, was commended for developing a new innovative product, expanding into new markets and increasing production efficiency.
€42 millon invested by Enterprise Ireland backed VC firms
26 July 11
Fergal Ó Móráin, Director of Corporate and Investment Services at Enterprise Ireland has launched the Enterprise Ireland Seed & Venture Capital Programme 2010 Report. The report shows that Irish venture capital firms supported by Enterprise Ireland made 105 investments in 74 companies with a value of €42 million in 2010.
Multi billion EU funding opportunities on ‘horizon’ for Research and Innovation
1 July 11
Around 200 delegates have been given advice on how to access and increase their success rate in securing funding from the remaining €20 billion funding available through the EU Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development (FP7) at a conference held yesterday - organised by InterTradeIreland and the European Commission in Northern Ireland.
InterTradeIreland welcomes success of previous Seedcorn finalist Eventovate
27 June 11
Since being a Dublin regional finalist in last year's InterTradeIreland Seedcorn Business Competition, Eventovate has gone on from strength to strength. The company which has developed a suite of cloud-based software for the hotel sector has just completed a funding round of €700,000 to support its continued expansion. This latest investment announcement represents one of the most significant seed-funding rounds in the emerging Irish cloud services market this year.
Barriers exist for SMEs in the €21 billion public procurement market
23 June 11
A number of barriers exist for SMEs, wishing to secure contracts in the all island public procurement market. Despite current budgetary constraints, the market is still worth up to €21 billion per annum, North and South. The market has become so large that SMEs cannot afford to ignore it. However, according to InterTradeIreland, while considerable progress has been made towards making the market more accessible, many SMEs still perceive there are barriers to overcome in securing public sector contracts. These include unnecessarily high qualification levels, understanding of public sector buying practices and the bureaucratic nature of the process.
Delegates given key to accessing billions in EU funding for research
21 June 11
A conference organised by InterTradeIreland in conjunction with the European Commission Office in Northern Ireland will raise awareness of the current and future opportunities for local companies and organisations to access European funding for research and innovation.
Irish Companies & Researchers urged to access €3.2bn European Funding Initiative
14 June 11
Enterprise Ireland yesterday announced that the latest round of funding from the €3.2bn industry-focused initiatives under the EU’s €50bn Framework Programme 7 (FP7) budget will be available to Irish businesses from mid-July. These Public Private Partnership initiatives are aimed at those sectors most affected by the economic downturn, namely manufacturing, construction and automotive.
New research reveals almost 1/2 of companies are contracting or struggling
13 June 11
Rising Costs of Overheads Issue of Key Concern for Business New research published today (June 12th 2011) undertaken with 1,000 business managers across Ireland, North and South, shows that nearly half of all businesses in Ireland are contracting or in survival mode. The results show that weak consumer sentiment is continuing to have an impact on businesses with 70% of all companies surveyed citing reduced consumer demand as a concern although 38% had moved to decrease prices over the last quarter. Perhaps as a result of this, almost one third of businesses are struggling to remain profitable.
International expert to advise business leaders on how to achieve growth
7 June 11
The key ingredients for establishing high-performance, double-digit growth companies are entrepreneurs or business leaders who are fired up for change and who have assembled a strategic toolkit for designing, developing and delivering a breakout strategy.
Companies North and South can be Champions of the Future & Leaders of Change
2 June 11
Sixty-five companies from across Ireland were today (1st June 2011) recognised as Business Ambassadors by cross-border body InterTradeIreland at a special ceremony at Áras an Uachtaráin hosted by President Mary McAleese. The value of cross-border trade has grown by over €200 million since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement and companies across the island have benefited from the success of greater cooperation, cross-border collaboration and enhanced trading relationships.
InterTradeIreland FUSION graduate student named Graduate Employee of the Year
15 April 11
Dwain Tarmey, Graduate of the InterTradeIreland FUSION programme, was announced as a winner at the annual gradireland awards for his work in designing, developing and bringing to market an orthopaedic device, which has been launched successfully in the US and 52 other countries worldwide. Dwain joined Carrick-on-Shannon based medical devices company Vista Med Ltd, as a project engineer through InterTradeIreland’s FUSION programme in 2009.
Opportunities for indigenous enterprise will stem from current FDI
7 April 11
InterTradeIreland’s 10th Annual Venture Capital Conference was formally opened today, 7th April 2011, by the Minister for Enterprise, Jobs and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD. The event which took place in the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Dublin was held in association with Kernel Capital, and brought together 270 attendees from across business with investors who have access to over €250 million available for new ventures. The main focus of the conference was to assist companies to build world class venture backed businesses.
€300k funding for all-island innovation projects
22 April 11
Collaboration is key to commercialising new ideas, according to Minister Sean Sherlock speaking yesterday (21st April 2011), at the launch of InterTradeIreland’s Innova Programme which offers up to €5 million to help companies benefit from all-island collaborative approaches to R&D. InterTradeIreland is seeking applicants for the 2011/2012 Innova programme which will support 18 collaborative projects with a funding package of up to €300,000 each.
Delivering Jobs and Economic Growth from Next Generation of Business Start-Ups
9 May 11
Employment and growth prospects must be the focus for the next generation of early and start-up businesses and there is a need for joined up thinking across government and industry if we are to fully deliver on the potential for this sector to be a key driver of future economic growth. This is the message from Sean Gallagher, an InterTradeIreland Board member and ‘Dragon’ from the hit RTÉ TV Show Dragon’s Den speaking at the launch of InterTradeIreland’s 9th annual All-island Seedcorn Business competition. A prize fund of €280,000 is being offered by InterTradeIreland to recognise and promote the best early stage companies on the island with the greatest investment potential.
Could your company be the 'One to watch'?
9 May 11
InterTradeIreland has announced the launch of this year’s All-Island Seedcorn Business Competition with a cash prize fund of €280,000. Each year, companies taking part in the unique competition, which mimics the real-life investment process, are mooted as the ‘ones to watch’. Liam Nellis, InterTradeIreland Chief Executive, said: “Seedcorn is the largest business competition of its kind across the island. Aside from the substantial prize fund on offer, companies taking part will join InterTradeIreland Seedcorn network – an extensive business and investment community that will help boost their profile, contacts and create potential investment opportunities.