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

🎉Big congrats to the shortlisted companies in the National Startup Awards! Congratulations to all on this recognition! We're delighted to see some of the regional startups and scaleups we've worked with over the years on the list. Congratulations to: Brightbeam Dr. Rebecca O' Mahony #Biomicare Agri Data Analytics Uoto BackAware Belt Mór Taste SeeGap Finedeeds ROAM Adventure Trailers Tau Oracle We can't wait to see how they get on - best of luck all! Full details here of all the shortlisted companies: https://lnkd.in/ejzkVAik #DriveSuccess #Entrepreneurs #Waterford #Wexford #Carlow #Kilkenny #Tipperary #Laois #Offaly

🎉 Congratulations to our Big Pitch finalists! 🎉 We’re excited to announce the three startups who shall be showcasing their businesses at The Big Pitch 2024: Active Pix: Providing AI-powered photo-sharing solutions for mass participation events, boosting both participant satisfaction and sponsor visibility. ArrayPatch Ltd: Revolutionizing treatments with their DerMap microneedle technology, starting with nail fungal infections and expanding to other conditions. Genotrial: Transforming oncology clinical trial enrollment through data analysis, matching patients with the right trials. Join us live to see the founders in action! 👏 BOOK HERE: https://lnkd.in/grrphQqQ #TheBigPitch2024 #PropelorBIC #DriveSuccess #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Startups

Thanks very much to Local Enterprise Office Offaly for organising the Startup Mentoring Clinic at The Junction, Business Innovation Centre - Offaly. It is a fitting space to turn ideas into action and I’m already looking forward to returning with Propelor BIC (the new name for South East BIC) #DriveSucces #PropelorBIC #OffalyEntrepreneurs #StartUpSupport

Propelor is delighted to be part of the EU's BluePoint project, focused on reducing marine plastic pollution through sustainable innovations. BluePoint aims to create a network of national and international partners, driving collaboration and new business opportunities. The goal is to develop a scalable circular economy model for marine plastics in the Atlantic region, helping over 25 companies transition toward a sustainable future. #DriveSuccess #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #BluePoint #MarinePollution

📣 Attention Offaly-based Entrepreneurs & Early-Stage Startups! Are you developing an innovative business idea or launching a startup in Offaly? Don't miss this fantastic FREE opportunity to get one-to-one expert guidance! The Local Enterprise Office Offaly is hosting a Startup Clinic next week, featuring a 50-minute, in-person consultation with our Business Consultant, Justin Kearns. This is your chance to: ✅ Validate your business idea ✅ Get advice on securing funding ✅ Learn how to bring a new product to market …and more! 🗓️ Date: Tuesday 22nd 🕙 Time: Appointments from 10:00am to 2:30pm 📍 Location: The Junction Hub, Tullamore, R35 P285 Space is limited so register now to secure your one-to-one session. https://lnkd.in/ezGDz7UR #PropelorBIC #DriveSuccess #OffalyBusiness #StartupSupport #BusinessConsulting Enterprise Ireland | Mark Atterbury | Aidan Shine | Rosemary Ward

Last Friday’s Women in Business Forum was an inspiring deep dive into Digital Transformation, packed with actionable insights for all who attended. We had an incredible lineup of speakers, each offering a unique perspective on how businesses can harness the power of digital tools to grow and innovate. Kasia Sobków - Czajka from Enterprise Ireland reminded us that the time for digital transformation is now! Her presentation emphasized that digital transformation goes beyond adopting new technologies. It’s about rethinking business processes and strategies, enhancing them to align with digital capabilities. Natalie Garland-Cooke, founder of ncco - NC Consulting & Co Ltd, shared her experience and wisdom on the challenges businesses face during digital transformations. In Rosemary Ward's fireside chat with Natalie and Dana Skabar from Kirby Group Engineering, they tackled real-world scenarios, with Dana emphasizing that while there are challenges, customization is possible to suit any business’s needs and the short-term struggle is worth the long-term benefits. Laura Plunkett from CeADAR Ireland provided a fascinating insight into how AI can be leveraged for smarter decision-making. Her message was clear: Take a step back, revisit your 'Why' and what you want to deliver and then identify the barriers. CeADAR’s practical solutions, from AI decision-making to digital transformation prototypes, were inspiring examples of how companies can implement AI today. Attendees left the forum armed with clear next steps, with Ann Marie Russell-Walsh encouraging founders to access funding and support for digital initiatives for their business. A big thank you to all our speakers and attendees for making it such a memorable and insightful event and to the Waterford IDA Ireland branch for the use of their fabulous space. Aidan Shine | Michelle O'Rourke | Deirdre Spillane | Justin Kearns | Evelyn Smith | Anna-Marie Turley | Alex Hill #WomenInBusinessForum #FemaleFounders #DigitalTransformation #CRM #ERP #AI #EnterpriseIreland #PropelorBIC #DriveSuccess

🚨 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