Belfast-based start-up accelerator IgniteNI will host a free virtual showcase with 21 early-stage companies from Northern Ireland, on Thursday 25 June at 3pm.
The Propel Pre-Accelerator Showcase will allow viewers to watch local entrepreneurs pitch their businesses.
It aims to offer founders, investors, mentors and industry stakeholders a glimpse into the future of the country’s rapidly developing start-up tech economy.
The showcase marks the culmination of an intensive six-month programme, delivered by IgniteNI.
Despite restrictions due to Covid-19, the programme successfully hosted over 700 team sessions and exposed companies to investors, experts and company founders from 10 different countries.
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The sessions featured insights from hundreds of entrepreneurs at various stages on their start-up journey.
These included leaders of some of the largest start-ups in the world, such as Stripe, SendGrid and Monzo. It also included support to the teams from IgniteNI alumni who participated on previous Pre-Accelerator and Accelerator programmes.
The Propel 2020 cohort
The 21 teams pitching are:
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Chris McClelland, programme director at IgniteNI said:“This year’s Pre-Accelerator teams have faced difficult challenges in understanding the new norm and how their business will fit and prosper post Covid-19. Thanks to an explosion of support from local and international entrepreneurs, speakers and investors, the teams have progressed building stronger, resilient businesses that can overcome and stand the test of time.”
Stephen Wightman, director for technology solutions and new product development at Invest NI, which also supported the programme added that he is “confident the support and drive of Ignite and its partners will enable each to reach new levels of success post-COVID-19 and ultimately benefit the NI economy."
To attend the free online event, please register: propel-showcase.eventbrite.co.uk