InterTradeIreland’s 2025 Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition is now open for entries.
And to help potential applicants, Seedcorn Project Manager Connor Sweeney will be hosting informative workshops in Belfast this month. The free sessions will provide an overview of the competition and share valuable insights on how to improve your application. You can register online at https://intertradeireland.com/events. Workshops will take place in:
- QUBIS Belfast, Wednesday 9th April, 10-11.30am
- Ormeau Labs, Belfast, Wednesday 9th April, 2-3.30pm – Meeting room, First Floor, Ormeau Labs, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast
This prestigious investor readiness competition is the only all-island initiative offering an equity free cash prize. It provides early-stage businesses with a unique opportunity to showcase their potential to investors and investment funds across the island of Ireland.
In 2025, the competition has been expanded to include three new categories: Business to Consumer (B2C), Business to Business (B2B), and Deeptech. These additions reflect the evolving landscape of business innovation and are designed to open Seedcorn up to a wider range of entrepreneurs and sectors, from emerging tech to cutting-edge solutions.
The Seedcorn competition is specifically tailored to help entrepreneurs prepare for investment, offering valuable business planning support that includes expert feedback and pitching activities. This is a chance for companies to gain exposure, connect with investors, and elevate their market presence. Participants will benefit from the expertise of seasoned investors while strengthening their investment readiness.
While the prize fund has increased to €800,000, the primary focus remains on ensuring a broad range of winners across all categories. Each regional winner will win an increased €50,000 with all category winners getting €100,000. This approach provides significant opportunities for businesses of all sizes and sectors to secure vital funding and support to drive their growth.
To enter the 2025 competition, please visit www.intertradeireland.com/funding/seedcorn. The deadline for entries is April 25th at 1pm.