Propelor BIC (the new name for South East BIC)

📢 Calling all founders! The Big Pitch 2024 is now open to early-stage startups registered in the Republic of Ireland. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your idea, this is your chance to take your business to the next level! 3 finalists will receive expert mentoring from a leading entrepreneur, gain experience in pitching to a live audience and be in with the chance to win €5,000 cash. ✨ New this year! Four additional finalists will take part in The Big Pitch's Little Pitch, delivering lightning pitches to the live audience for a special audience prize. 🌟 Why apply? 1:1 coaching from experienced entrepreneurs to help perfect your pitch Present your idea to investors, industry leaders, and a live audience A chance to win €5,000 cash and expert mentorship 🗓️ Deadline to apply: Friday, 11th October 🎤 Final event: Tuesday, 19th November at the National Opera House, Wexford Supported by Enterprise Ireland and regional Local Enterprise Offices 👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e2vmcykz #TheBigPitch2024 #StartupFounders #Entrepreneurship #IrishStartups #PitchingCompetition Rosemary Ward | Aidan Shine | Local Enterprise Office Kilkenny | Local Enterprise Office Wexford | Local Enterprise Office Waterford | Local Enterprise Carlow | Enterprise Ireland's New Frontiers programme | Michelle O'Rourke | Justin Kearns | Deirdre Spillane | Alex Hill | Keith Brock | Evelyn Smith | Anna-Marie Turley | AxisBIC | Furthr | WestBIC | Dr. Eugene Crehan | Gemma Purcell MBA | HBAN | Local Enterprise Office Offaly | Local Enterprise Office Laois | Local Enterprise Office Tipperary

🚨 Last call! Today is the final day to apply for The Big Pitch! 🚨 Don’t miss your chance to become a finalist to receive expert mentoring from leading entrepreneurs Louise Grubb, Liam Dunne or Edward Hendrick and an opportunity to pitch in front of key decision-makers. And here’s even more good news - we’ve just increased the prize money to €7,500! If you’re an ambitious founder with a great idea, now is the time to make your move. Apply before the deadline at 5pm today! ⏳ ➡ Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/e2vmcykz #TheBigPitch2024 #PitchingCompetition #LastCall #PropelorBIC #DriveSuccess Local Enterprise Office Wexford | Local Enterprise Carlow | Local Enterprise Office Waterford | Local Enterprise Office Kilkenny | Local Enterprise Office Laois | Local Enterprise Office Tipperary | Local Enterprise Office Offaly | Enterprise Ireland | Evelyn Smith | Anna-Marie Turley | Aidan Shine | Rosemary Ward | Michelle O'Rourke | Deirdre Spillane | Alex Hill | Justin Kearns

🚀 Exciting news from The Big Pitch this year! We're introducing The Big Pitch’s Little Pitch, giving four additional founders the chance to deliver lightning pitches in front of a live audience of industry experts! This new opportunity means even more startups get to shine and showcase their innovative ideas. If you're ready to take your startup to the next level, don’t miss out! Apply now for your chance to be a finalist in The Big Pitch and secure expert mentoring. ⏰ Deadline Friday 11th October 5pm ℹ More details: https://lnkd.in/e2vmcykz ✍ Apply here: https://lnkd.in/emHhBxF2 #TheBigPitch2024 #Startup #PitchingCompetition #DriveSuccess Aidan Shine | Rosemary Ward | Deirdre Spillane | Justin Kearns | Michelle O'Rourke | Alex Hill | Local Enterprise Office Offaly | Local Enterprise Office Waterford | Local Enterprise Office Kilkenny | Local Enterprise Office Wexford | Local Enterprise Office Laois | Local Enterprise Carlow | Local Enterprise Office Tipperary | Enterprise Ireland's New Frontiers programme | Dr. Eugene Crehan | Enterprise Ireland

Excellent presentations delivered by Mary Ryan, WestBIC and Justin Kearns, Propelor BIC (the new name for South East BIC) at the Midlands Hubs meeting in EDI Centre and Revamp 3RStore #Longford this morning. Justin will be one of our guest speakers at our upcoming Midlands Green Innovation event taking place in The CUBE on 9th October. MidlandsIreland.ie Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment Enterprise Ireland

✨ We're excited to announce our final mentor for this year's Big Pitch is Edward Hendrick. Edward is the founder of Sonru, a pioneering video interview platform that revolutionized recruitment by enabling automated interviews at scale. Under Edward’s leadership, Sonru became a global leader in its field, serving major clients across 150+ countries and ultimately being acquired by Modern Hire in a landmark deal. With deep expertise in tech innovation, scaling startups, and navigating high-growth industries, Edward’s entrepreneurial journey showcases his ability to disrupt markets and build global businesses. His insight into growing and exiting successful companies makes him a powerful resource for founders looking to expand and refine their strategies. ⏰ Deadline for entries for this year's competition is Friday 4th October - to find out more and apply to be a finalist: https://lnkd.in/e2vmcykz #TheBigPitch2024 #DriveSuccess #PropelorEvent #StartupEvent #Mentorship Rosemary Ward | Aidan Shine | Enterprise Ireland | Local Enterprise Office Offaly | Local Enterprise Office Waterford | Local Enterprise Office Wexford | Local Enterprise Office Kilkenny | Local Enterprise Carlow | Local Enterprise Office Tipperary | Enterprise Ireland's New Frontiers programme |Justin Kearns | Deirdre Spillane | Michelle O'Rourke| Alex Hill

📢 Introducing our next expert mentor for The Big Pitch 2024! Liam Dunne is the Co-Founder and CEO of Klearcom, a cutting-edge AI-driven company that empowers global brands such as HP, Pfizer and Mastercard to deliver seamless customer communication through their advanced AI testing platform. With extensive experience in building and expanding multiple startups, Liam has successfully grown operations across international markets, leading to a number of successful exits. A seasoned entrepreneur and commercial strategist, Liam’s understanding of scaling startups and business growth makes him an invaluable mentor to emerging founders. His dedication to sharing knowledge and nurturing talent aligns perfectly with The Big Pitch’s mission. Want to be a finalist at this year's event and get the opportunity to be coached by an entrepreneur who has been where you are now? ➡ For more information and to Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/e2vmcykz #TheBigPitch2024 #DriveSuccess #PropelorEvent #StartupEvent #Mentorship Rosemary Ward | Aidan Shine | Enterprise Ireland | Local Enterprise Office Offaly | Local Enterprise Office Offaly | Local Enterprise Office Offaly | Local Enterprise Office Waterford | Local Enterprise Office Wexford | Local Enterprise Office Kilkenny | Local Enterprise Carlow | Local Enterprise Office Tipperary | Enterprise Ireland's New Frontiers programme | Justin Kearns | Deirdre Spillane | Michelle O'Rourke| Alex Hill

🌾 We’re at The Ploughing Championships 2024! 🚜 Our very own Justin Kearns is on the ground today at the Enterprise Ireland Innovation Arena and Local Enterprise Offices tent, connecting with some of the most exciting agri-tech startups and their founders. If you’re attending, look out for him or reach out to set up a time to meet! #Ploughing2024 #DriveSuccess #AgriTech #Innovation #Startups #Networking #PropelorAtThePloughing

We're thrilled to announce Louise Grubb as a mentor for this year's The Big Pitch. Louise is a serial life science entrepreneur with a proven track record of building successful businesses and launching products globally. As a EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist and seasoned business strategist, Louise was named IMAGE PwC Businesswoman of the Year 2023. Founder of TriviumVet , Louise continues to shape the med-tech landscape while her remarkable contributions to Irish entrepreneurship brings deep expertise to her role as mentor at The Big Pitch. Want to gain excellent insights from Louise on how to elevate your pitch and be part of this year's competition? 🚀 Find out more and apply to be a finalist in this year's The Big Pitch: https://lnkd.in/e2vmcykz #TheBigPitch2024 #DriveSuccess #PropelorEvent #StartupEvent #Mentorship Rosemary Ward | Aidan Shine | Enterprise Ireland | Local Enterprise Office Offaly | Local Enterprise Office Laois | Local Enterprise Office Waterford | Local Enterprise Office Wexford | Local Enterprise Office Kilkenny | Local Enterprise Carlow | Local Enterprise Office Tipperary | Enterprise Ireland's New Frontiers programme | Justin Kearns | Deirdre Spillane | Michelle O'Rourke| Alex Hill | Furthr | WestBIC | AxisBIC

Ready to raise your first round of investment? Join us for our next Investment Fundamentals Webinar where founders will learn how to navigate the legal complexities of pre-seed and seed funding. Discover how to structure deals, manage risks, and stay compliant to set your startup up for success. Featuring insights from: ➡ Michael Bambrick from Wallace Corporate Counsel LLP, an expert in venture capital and startup law. ➡ Susan O’Neill O'Neill, founder of Sulu, sharing her firsthand experience in raising investment. 🗓 Date: Thursday 19th September ⏰ Time: 11am (1 hour webinar) 🔗 Register now to secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/eBxzuPyT #StartupFunding #PreSeed #VentureCapital #LegalInsights #Founders Aidan Shine | Rosemary Ward | Enterprise Ireland | Local Enterprise Office Offaly | Local Enterprise Office Waterford | Local Enterprise Office Tipperary | Local Enterprise Office Laois | Local Enterprise Office Kilkenny | Local Enterprise Office Wexford | Local Enterprise Carlow | Enterprise Ireland's New Frontiers programme

Delighted to see 6 of our clients recognized in this year's Hot 100 Startups list: https://lnkd.in/etEPTMav. Congratulations to the teams at BackAware Belt, BIOENZ Technologies Ltd, Brightbeam, RedSky, Spotlight Skills Ltd., and Tailr. Enterprise Ireland | Anna-Marie Turley | Evelyn Smith | Aidan Shine | Rosemary Ward | Tim Roche | Emer O'Dwyer | Paul Savage | Brian Hanly | Eoin Everard| Shana Chu| |Local Enterprise Office Waterford | Local Enterprise Office Laois | Local Enterprise Office Offaly | Local Enterprise Office Kilkenny | Local Enterprise Office Wexford | Local Enterprise Carlow | Local Enterprise Office Tipperary