What is Seedcorn?
The 2020 Seedcorn competition is now closed for entries.
Returning applicants can access their application progress in the link below.
Official Rules and Entry kit
More Details
Categories
- For companies under five years old at 31 May 2020 and who are seeking to raise new equity of between €50,000 and €299,999.
- For companies under five years old at 31 May 2020 and who are seeking to raise in excess of €300,000.
Prizes
There are nine cash prizes up for grabs and entrepreneurs compete against each other regionally before competing for the all-island Best New Start and Best Early Stage Company titles.
Every business idea / plan submitted is reviewed by our investment experts and you are given individual feedback on request. Shortlisted companies also get a unique opportunity to pitch to investors and business leaders.
- €100,000: Overall winner
- €50,000: Best Category Winner
- 6 x €20,000: Regional Winners
- €10,000: Special Award Winner for the best venture stemming from a university spin-out or support programme