30th May 2014 - Closing date for Seedcorn Competition with €280k Total Cash Prize Fund
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What’s on offer?
- Chance to win share of €280k cash prize fund
- Get help to develop your business idea through business planning workshops, detailed feedback on business plans and series of investment pitch master classes
- Join the Seedcorn network and boost your company profile and make contact with potential investors
How to enter
Apply online at www.intertradeireland.com/seedcorn The final date for receipt of initial completed applications is 1pm on Friday 30th May. Initial applications will be shortlisted with successful companies being invited to submit their full business plan.
FREE Seedcorn Workshops
We will be holding a series of free Seedcorn workshops across the country designed to guide those considering entering the competition, including providing advice on how to prepare video clips, presentation slide decks and business plans. Visit www.intertradeireland.com/seedcorn/events to register for our free upcoming Seedcorn workshops in Dublin, Cork, Waterford, Derry, Belfast, Athlone, Limerick, Tralee, Ennis and Letterkenny.
How Seedcorn has helped
Last year’s overall ‘Early Stage’ category winner was Galway-based Westway Health. Commenting on the competition Prof. Vincent O’Flaherty, Chairman, Westway Health said;
“Winning the competition has transformed our profile; the publicity we received after winning resulted in us being contacted by potential investors and business partners. When you enter the Seedcorn competition you become part of a network of investors, entrepreneurs, advisors and previous winners which has opened so many doors for us and it is a great resource to tap into. I would recommend any start up looking to learn about the investment process to enter Seedcorn, it is a tough but worthwhile process.”
Find out more
Regional winners will be announced in mid November before going on to compete in the all-island grand final which takes place in Dublin on Wednesday 26th November 2014. Further information about the competition, including video clips explaining how the competition works, eligibility criteria, and hints and tips can be also be found on our Seedcorn website. You can also follow the competition on Twitter @ITI_Seedcorn or join the Seedcorn Network on LinkedIn where you can get valuable information and advice from experts.
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