Final call to ‘bag a share’ of €280,000 Seedcorn prize fund

Start-up and early-stage firms in search of funding are being urged to enter InterTradeIreland’s Seedcorn Investor Readiness competition, with the closing date for entries, Friday 31st May, fast approaching.

The largest business competition of its kind, Seedcorn offers a total cash prize fund of €280,000, with €100,000 earmarked for the overall winner. Since its inception in 2003, the total awarded to innovative companies stands at €4.5 million.

As well as the chance to win a substantial cash prize, entrants benefit from guidance, advice and feedback from business experts, investors and other entrepreneurs through business planning workshops and mentorship support throughout the competition.

Seedcorn is much more than a competition

Shane O’Hanlon, Funding for Growth Manager, InterTradeIreland: “It’s vital that determined start-up and early-stage companies get the support and advice they need to achieve their ambitions. Seedcorn is much more than a competition – it goes beyond the €4.5 million cash funding by helping firms prepare for challenges and learning how to capitalise on opportunities.

“Companies learn from industry experts and the wider investment community, who help them refine their business plans and improve their pitches to potential investors. We would encourage companies to avail of this fantastic opportunity and submit their entries before the upcoming closing date.”

Previous Seedcorn winners have attracted millions of euros worth of new equity funding and include companies across sectors such as Barracuda FX Dublin, Loci Orthopaedics Galway, Valitacell Dublin, ALR Innovations Limerick and Epona Biotech/Stablelab Sligo.

For further details on how to apply please visit http://intertradeireland.com/seedcorn. The closing date for entries is Friday 31st May at 13:00.