More than money for Seedcorn firms

An investment programme offers cash prizes and much more to developing companies, writes Trish Dromey.

As September rolls around again, students are packing their schoolbags while seedcorn hopefuls are working on their business plans.

At stake in the InterTradeIreland Investor Readiness competition is a €280,000 prize fund — which offers €100,000 to the overall winner, €50,000 to the category winner, six prizes of €20,000 for regional winners and one prize of €10,000 awarded for best spinout or support programme.