Businesses chase €100,000 top prize

CROSS-BORDER business development body InterTrade Ireland has launched its third annual Seedcorn competition, which offers start-up businesses the chance to share in a €230,000 prize fund.

The competition is open to businesses looking for early stage funding and offers a top prize of €100,000 as well as €20,000 prizes for six regional winners.

Entrants must submit a business plan aimed at prospective investors that outlines their future development.