Thursday 26 March
IN-PERSON: Seedcorn Promotional Workshop - ATU Castlebar
Thursday, 26 March 2026 | 1:00 – 2:00PM
The Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition mirrors the real-life investment process and is designed to help startups and scaling companies become investor ready. The 2026 competition includes three categories — B2B, B2C and DeepTech — with participants competing for a share of a €800,000 cash prize fund.
By taking part, companies can:
- Receive expert feedback on their business plans and investor pitches
- Improve investor readiness and strengthen their funding strategy
- Gain exposure to investors and funding networks
- Raise the profile of their company across the all-island startup ecosystem
During this session, a member of the InterTradeIreland team will:
- Provide an overview of the 2026 Seedcorn Competition
- Outline the benefits of entering
- Share practical tips on how to strengthen your application
This session will be particularly useful for early-stage and scaling companies considering raising investment or preparing for their next funding round.
Event Details
📅 Date: Thursday 26 March 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
📍 Location: ATU iHub Mayo, Castlebar, Co Mayo F23 K162
💶 Cost: Free
Connected Hubs is a central driver of the Irish National Hub Network, a Government of Ireland initiative aimed at establishing and strategically expanding a network of interconnected hub facilities throughout the country. Connected Hubs is a Government of Ireland initiative under Our Rural Future. Connected Hubs is managed by the Western Development Commission in conjunction with the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht.
