What is Seedcorn?
The Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition is the perfect chance to get your business ‘investor ready’. With 3 categories, Business-to-Business, Business-to-Consumer and Deep Tech, the Seedcorn Competition mirrors the real-life investment process. Participants, who are in with a chance to win a share of a €800,000 cash prize fund, will receive expert feedback on their business ideas and pitches, improve their investor readiness and gain exposure to investors, all while boosting their firm’s profile.
Prizes
With a chance to win a share of the cash prize of €800k, the Seedcorn competition offers start-up businesses the chance to win big without giving away an equity stake. Companies will also benefit from expert feedback throughout the process. The Seedcorn competition is now open to even more businesses, with 3 categories, including Business-to-Business, Business-to-Consumer and Deep Tech.
Every business idea submitted is reviewed by our investment experts and you are given individual feedback. Shortlisted companies also get a unique opportunity to pitch to investors and business leaders.
€130,000
Overall winner
2x €100,000
Best B2B, B2C or Deep tech company winners
9x €50,000
Regional winners
€20,000
Impact award
