18 students shortlisted for Young Entrepreneur 2010 title

Eighteen second- and third-level students have been shortlisted from more than 500 participants to put their business ideas to the final test at the awards ceremony next week.

Eighteen second- and third-level students have been shortlisted from more than 500 participants to to compete for the title of Young Entrepreneur 2010.

The 18 finalists represent a cross-section of business interests from reptile breeding, designer rowing gloves and solar-powered bag lights to an electronic medical receipts card, easily detachable horse riding spurs and a dvd study aid for scientific experiments.