“We’re looking for dynamic, innovative young business people to enter the Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur 2019 competition in Wexford. Who knows, you might make it all the way to the National Final in Google in September!” said Tom Banville, Head of Enterprise, speaking at the launch.
Hosted by the Local Enterprise Offices (LEO’s) around the country, the competition is staged in conjunction with the Deptment of Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Enterprise Ireland and the Local Authorities of Ireland.
Now in its fifth year, the nationwide competition invites 18-35 year olds who have a business idea, a start-up or an already established business to enter.
Applications are invited to participate in an Enterprise Day hosted by the Local Enterprise Office. From there, shortlisted applicants take part in Business Boot Camps before going forward to compete in the County Final, with an investment fund of €50,000 to share between the winners in Best Business Idea, Best Start-Up and Best Established Business categories.
County winners go on to compete at Regional Finals and, if successful, all the way to the National Finals.
Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneurs is one of the headline events hosted by Wexford’s Local Enterprise Office (LEO) – the first port of call for anyone in business thinking of starting a business. Hosting Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur each year allows Wexford LEO to connect with young entrepreneurs and explain to them the services and supports available to them to help accelerate their business growth.
Closing date is for Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur competition is Friday, March 15th. But why wait? Apply today by visiting www.IBYE.ie.