The Irish Tech Challenge project aims to support South African tech entrepreneurs seeking to scale globally, and form partnerships with the Irish Technology Ecosystem.
Benefits Up to the top 5 Entrepreneurs will:
Access top tech leaders’ expertise in Ireland Also, build their network in Ireland, Europe as well as South Africa Receive up to €10,000 in funding each In addition, a funded 10-day curated business networking program in Ireland The program will:
EXPAND high impact entrepreneurs scaling globallyAlso, Leverage Ireland’s role as a global tech hub, Soften access to European and international markets Lean on the South African tech ecosystem as a partner and the South African government. Moreover, provide a new platform for tech entrepreneurs who address the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) .
Selection Criteria Stage: Post revenue; Pre-revenue, (but with developed IP or prototype). The venture must demonstrate commercial potential.Sectors: All sectors welcome. We are particularly interested in: Clean/Green-Tech, Circular Economies, Med/Health/Biotech, Ed-Tech, WASH (Water, Sanitation, Hygiene)Impact: Addressing one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals: See the SDG list Team: At least one founder/CEO must be full-time; Women-led or youth-led businesses are particularly encouraged to applyOwnership: At least 51% owned by a South African and/or partnership with an Irish nationalGeography: Headquartered in South Africa or Ireland
Dates and Deadlines 24 Feb: Launch of the challenge
17 March: Information session – click here to watch
5 April: Submission deadline
2 May: Awards Communicated
Early-mid June: Trip to Ireland and Acceleration program