This award is designed to help up-and-coming AI startup companies raise their profile to the Irish market and beyond. If your company has launched between January 2021 to today, has less than 50 employees and a balance sheet not exceeding €10 million, then this is the award for you.

What to Include in Your Application

To give your application the best chance of success, please provide as much detail as possible, particularly from a technical perspective. Carefully read through the application form and use the guiding questions to strengthen your submission.

Please Note: Do not include any confidential information or data when submitting your project.

If you are nominating someone else, please ensure you include the nominee’s full name and contact details.

Applications for 2026 will open soon!

For more details about the scoring criteria, click here

Further information and T&C’s can be found here

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