Prep4Seed investor readiness programme kicks off in Kilkenny
Addaptiv IT, Agri Data Analytics, Arivu Labs are among the cohort for the third Prep4Seed programme started today in Kilkenny with a masterclass on market planning and business validation run by South East BIC and Furthr.
The 12-week programme delivered by the four Irish business innovation centres (BICs) in collaboration with Enterprise Ireland brings high growth start-up clients through the investor readiness process quickly and effectively.
Leo McAdams, divisional manager, Enterprise Ireland, said: “Start-up companies are a driver of innovation and economic growth. At Enterprise Ireland, we are committed to helping founders start and scale their business internationally. The Prep4Seed programme, delivered in collaboration with the four BICs, is an effective platform from which to launch and nurture our future enterprise leaders and their businesses. I am pleased to see the wide regional spread of companies across a range sectors engaging in this programme and we look forward to supporting these high-growth start-ups on their investment journey.”
The Prep4Seed programme includes five masterclasses run by the Irish BICS and six one-to-one meetings concentrating on client-led bespoke activity with experienced BIC consultants. Participants are also brought through intensive investor pitch preparation sessions and trial pitches preparing them for Investor Pitch Day.
Aidan Shine, CEO of South East BIC, said: “Kilkenny is home to leading fintech, ICT and life science companies with multinationals such as Clunetech and Carne Group as well as Enterprise Ireland start-up clients Loanitt, CR Payroll, Telenostics and many more. It is fitting to launch Prep4Seed today in Kilkenny when so many of this cohort’s Prep4Seed participants are building innovative solutions in these sectors”.
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