September 2012 sees the launch of the third year of the LINC’s (Learning and Innovation Centre) at the Institute of Technology Blanchardstown (ITB) annual entrepreneurial competition Jump Start.
Supported by The LINC, AIB, Fingal County Enterprise Board, Grafton Media, Snap Blanchardstown, Kendlebell, HP and Enterprise Ireland, Jump Start is open to businesses operating for two years or less and offers a prize worth €25,000 consisting of €5,000 in cash plus the the use of an incubation space for 12 months, mentoring support from industry experts and a range of start-up equipment and services covering design, media, technology, and print.
Previous winners Safefood 360 has expanded their business into the US where 75% of their customer base is located, while 2010 winners Innovation Zed has since won the Biomnis Health Innovation Award and €350,000 in funding to invest in its international strategy.
Competition judge Bobby Kerr of Dragons’ Den fame said: "I am delighted to be involved with the JumpStart Competition again. I see the competition as a great way for entrepreneurs to present to their peers and have the opportunity of winning an amazing prize that any start up would love to receive especially in the current climate
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