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Would an injection of cash help you grow your business?

The All-Island Seedcorn Business Competition 2009 is currently open for applications. A total fund of €360,000 is available. The competition is aimed at independent ventures incorporates on the island of Ireland (Ireland or Northern Ireland) in the seed, stsart up or early stages of business development and ideally targeting international markets. The competition is for individuals or venture teams, who have created, manage and own such ventures. The promoters/founder entrepreneurs are to have played a major role and to own significant equity. Ventures which have raised external equity in excess of €1m (or sterling equivalent) are not eligible.

Categories:-

• High Growth Company
• Emerging Company

Prize Funds:-

• €100,000 Best High Growth Company
• €100,000 Best Emerging Company
• 6 x €25,000 Regional Winners
• €10,000 Special Award Winner for the best venture stemming from a university spin out or platform programme.

Closing Date:-  25th September 2009

For more information visit the website or click here to download a brochure.