InterTradeIreland is calling on new start-ups and early stage companies to enter the island’s largest business competition, the InterTradeIreland all-island Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition.

The new look competition, which has a cash prize fund of €280,000 with no equity stake, aims to transform equity raising businesses into first-class investor ready companies.

InterTradeIreland will host free workshops in the Rubicon Centre, UCC and Cork BIC on 5th June, designed to guide those considering entering the competition, including providing advice on preparation of video clips, presentation slide decks and business plans. To register for these events go to www.intertradeireland.com/seedcorn/events.

The date for receipt of initial completed application forms and visual representations is Friday, 28th June but companies must first register their interest in entering at www.intertradeireland.com/seedcorn.