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 business plans submitted must demonstrate a minimum equity funding requirement of €75,000/£55,000. Business plans which fail to demonstrate this may be deemed ineligible. Ventures which have already raised private equity of more than €1m/£740,000 are not eligible.
| Region | Venue | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connacht & Leinster finals | Radisson Hotel | Galway | 4 November |
| Munster finals | Clarion Hotel | Limerick | 6 November |
| NI finals | InterTradeIreland offices | Newry | 11 November |
| Dublin finals | InterTradeIreland offices | Newry | 12 November |
| Master Class | Stormont Hotel | Belfast | 18 November |
| Master Class | Grand Canal Hotel | Dublin | 19 November |
| Final judging & awards ceremony | Ramada Hotel | Belfast | 27 November |
