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At the launch of the Bank of Ireland and Enterprise Ireland National Start-Up Awards are Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation Heather Humphreys, David Tighe, Head of Open Enterprise and Innovation, Bank of Ireland, Julie Sinnamon, CEO, Enterprise Ireland and Stephen Dillon, Founder, Startups.ie.
KERRY start-ups are being encouraged to enter the National Startup Awards powered by Bank of Ireland and Enterprise Ireland, which were officially launched last week by Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation Heather Humphreys, TD.
The competition recognises and rewards Irish startup’s for their success in business across 15 categories.
The overall winner will walk away with a prize of €10,000 and the best early stage startup will receive €5,000 to further grow and develop their businesses.
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The competition is open to companies and organisations across all sectors which have been operational for up to 5 years.
There are three key stages to the competition with qualifying entries first shortlisted by region and then nationally.
Frank Shaw, Head of Bank of Ireland County Kerry commented: “We are delighted to be involved in powering the National Startup Awards in conjunction with Enterprise Ireland. Bank of Ireland is strongly committed to developing a supportive environment in which entrepreneurs can survive, thrive and prosper. As Ireland’s leading bank for business we have worked with startup’s at all stages of growth and we continue to be inspired by the women and men who are building, creating and innovating for the future. We look forward to supporting this year’s entries from young companies that are making a difference to how we all live, work and play and I am encouraging all Kerry startup’s to enter this year’s awards.”
To enter or nominate someone for a National Startup Award visit www.startupawards.ie and submit your application by Thursday, March 22.
Entry is free and is open to sole traders, partnerships and companies that have been set up in Ireland and that are in business for five years from date of incorporation or less at the closing date, with up to 30 employees.
The awards judging committee will comprise representatives from Bank of Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and leading Irish entrepreneurs.
The regional finals will take place during April with the national Awards taking place in Dublin on Thursday, May 17.
