KPMG Ireland launches the island of Ireland qualifier for the KPMG Global Tech Innovator competition.
KPMG has launched a search for the island of Ireland’s next top tech innovator. The competition is open to tech entrepreneurs and start-ups businesses from across Northern Ireland and the Republic which are pure technology, tech-enabled, tech-led, or tech-driven.
Competition entrants will be shortlisted and invited to pitch their innovations and present their growth ambitions to a panel of judges. The judges, which will include entrepreneurs and investors, will be announced shortly.
The overall winner will progress to the Global Tech Innovator final at Web Summit 2021 in Lisbon which takes place 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.
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The competition is open for any technology companies which have operated for 5 years or less, have revenue generating between USD $1-10m (or have raised at least $500,000 in equity) and are registered and based in the republic 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 Friday 27 August 2021.
The global competition will include technology innovators from 17 other countries and jurisdictions across the world.
Commenting on the competition, Johnny Hanna, Partner in Charge of KPMG in Northern Ireland said: “Northern Ireland has a first class reputation for innovation and is today recognised as a global leader in cyber security, fintech and advanced engineering. We are looking for the gamechangers in innovation with the ambition to take their business to the next level. If you think you have the next big thing in tech, this competition is for you.”
Applications are now open for the competition on the KPMG website.
Source: Written from press release.
