Applications now open for KPMG Global Tech Innovator 2024

For the fourth consecutive year, KPMG has launched its search for Ireland’s next top tech innovator. KPMG’s Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator competition is open to Irish tech founders and entrepreneurs who are pure technology, tech-enabled, tech-led, or tech-driven and ready for their next stage of growth.

Are you Ireland’s next tech giant?

Shortlisted entrants will be invited to pitch their innovations and present their growth ambitions to a panel of judges, including successful entrepreneurs and investors.

Commenting on the competition, Anna Scally, Partner, Head of Technology & Media at KPMG in Ireland, said:

“The tech sector plays a significant role in Ireland’s economic growth, innovation, and job creation. KPMG is committed to supporting the continued growth of this sector and the next generation of technology innovators. We invite all tech innovators across Ireland to enter this competition, providing them a platform to showcase their innovations globally and elevate their businesses to the next level.”

“Participating in the KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator competition is straightforward. Entrants will make important connections and gain recognition and professional guidance on their growth plans from some of Ireland’s most trusted advisors, industry leaders, influencers, and other major world markets. It’s an excellent platform to for tech businesses from the startup to growth stages to accelerate their journey by pitching their innovations and growth ambitions to panels of industry experts. ”

In November, the Irish winner will progress to the Global Tech Innovator final in Lisbon. Other prizes include representing Ireland in the global GTI final, access to mentoring from KPMG professions and exclusive networking events.

Previous Irish finalists

Last year, Conor Sheridan, founder and CEO of Dublin-based Nory, an AI-powered operating system for the hospitality industry, represented Ireland and competed against 21 other country finalists in the global final in Lisbon. Previous Irish finalists include Barry Lunn from Limerick-based Provizio, an Irish accident prevention technology firm, and Terry Canning from Belfast-based CattleEye, the world’s first hardware-independent autonomous livestock monitoring platform.

Reflecting on the transformative potential of the competition, Alan Bromell, Head of Private Enterprise at KPMG, remarked: “Securing a finalist spot in the Global Tech Innovator competition can be a huge accelerant to your business. Participants stand to benefit from invaluable guidance from our esteemed judging panel, with previous entrants going on to raise substantial funding and/or be acquired by global Tech & Media businesses.”

Who can enter?

The competition is open to all technology companies which have operated for five years or less, have generated revenue between USD $1-15m (or have raised at least $500,000 in equity) and are registered and based in Ireland or Northern Ireland. Applicants must have innovative, proven technologies, robust business models, the ability to demonstrate traction in their activities and the potential to scale up.

Applications must be submitted by 17 May 2024 and all entrants must be available to appear in-person for the Ireland final, which will be held in Dublin on 18th of June 2024.

The global competition will include technology innovators from 24 other countries and regions, including Australia, Brazil, China, Colombia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Ghana, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kenya (East Africa), Mexico, Netherlands, Philippines, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom and the United States.

To enter, find out more about the competition and watch all the 2023 Irish finalists’ pitches, visit www.kpmg.ie/GTI.