KPMG has launched its search for the island of Ireland’s next top tech innovator. Now in its third year, the all-island competition is open to tech entrepreneurs and start-up businesses which are pure technology, tech-enabled, tech-led, or tech-driven.
Are you the island of 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, Johnny Hanna, Partner in Charge of KPMG in Northern Ireland, said: “Northern Ireland’s tech sector is a key pillar in our economic, social and environmental sustainability and we at KPMG are committed to supporting its growth and the next generation of technology leaders. The KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator competition is a unique chance for our tech innovators to introduce the world to their innovations and could provide the fillip needed to take their business to the next level.
“By participating in the competition, you will make important connections, gain recognition and guidance from some of the world’s most trusted advisors, industry leaders and influencers, not just on the island of Ireland but from right across the world.”
The overall winner from across the island of Ireland will progress to the Global Tech Innovator final to be held during Web Summit 2023 in Lisbon in November. The prize also includes travel and accommodation to Lisbon, tickets to Web Summit as part of KPMG’s delegation, an exhibition stand for one day, and access to exclusive networking events and mentoring opportunities.
Last year, the island of Ireland’s entrant Provizio, fronted by Limerick man Barry Lunn, won the regional competition and came third overall at the global final in Lisbon. Northern Ireland was represented in the island of Ireland final last year by cybersecurity firm ANGOKA, while in 2021 agri-tech firm CattleEye represented the region at the final in Lisbon.
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Who can enter?
The competition is open to all technology companies which have operated for five years or less, have generated revenue between USD $1-10m (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 30 May 2023 and all entrants must be available to appear in-person for the Ireland final, which will be held in Dublin on 27 June 2023.
The global competition will include technology innovators from 22 other countries and regions including Australia, Brazil, China, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ghana, India, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Philippines, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Southern Africa, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States and Vietnam.
Source: Written from press release
