All-Ireland Seedcorn Competition Mid-West Lunchtime Briefing
The Enterprise Acceleration Centre hosted a Lunchtime Briefing on Thursday, 12th July at 12.30 PM in our Boardroom. This networking event was attended by our clients, their staff and other start ups in the region.
Agenda
12.30 Networking reception (Tea/coffee and Sandwiches)
1.00 All-Ireland Seedcorn Competition
- Grainne Lennon, InterTrade Ireland
1.40 Q&A
2.00 Close
Venue
Enterprise Acceleration Centre, Limerick Institute of Technology, Moylish Park, Limerick.
Background
Seedcorn is the island’s biggest business competition for early stage/high growth companies in any sector on any part of the island. The competition, aimed at companies who have a new equity funding requirement, has a record prize fund of €280,000 and also offers budding entrepreneurs the opportunity to:
- Develop your business idea
- Improve your business plan
- Make your concept investor ready
- Gain exposure to venture capitalists and other equity providers
- Increase the profile of your business
The judges are looking for the same elements as a potential investor including:
- High growth companies
- The optimum risk/reward profile
- A strong management team
- Ability to exit
The closing date for receipt of business plans is Friday 26th September at 1pm.
The presentation
Cick here to view and/or download the presentation given by Ms Lennon.
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