10/05/2012

Intertrade Event Sowing The Seed For Sligo Start-Ups

Labour Senator Susan O'Keeffe has welcomed InterTrade Ireland's promotional workshop at the Innovation Centre at IT Sligo on Wednesday 16th May 2012.

Companies that are interested in entering the Seedcorn Competition this year can discover the process for entering the competition and receive advice on what an investor looks for in a business plan.

"I am pleased that workshop will be held at the Innovation Centre at IT Sligo. InterTrade Ireland carry out great work with entrepreneurs across the island of Ireland. I have meet with and seen first-hand some of the exciting projects from entrepreneurs who have benefited from linking up with InterTrade Ireland.

"The Seedcorn competition has a prize fund of € 280,000 and is an exciting opportunity for entrepreneurs.

"I would encourage any people involved in early stage, high growth potential companies who have a new equity funding requirement to come along to the event."

(CD)

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