KPMG in Ireland has launched its search for Ireland's next top tech innovator, with the overall winner set to progress to the professional services giant's Global Tech Innovator taking place at Web Summit in Lisbon in November.
The competition, now in its second year, is open to technology entrepreneurs and start-ups in operation for less than five years, that have generated revenue of $1-10m or raised at least $500,000 in equity, and are registered or based in Ireland or Northern Ireland.
Applicants must have innovative, proven technologies, robust business models, the ability to demonstrate traction in their activities and the potential to scale up, and applications must be submitted by 8 May 2022.
"Following the huge success of our inaugural competition last year, we’re back on the hunt for the next ‘big thing’ in tech," said Anna Scally, KPMG head of technology & media and fintech lead.
"We have a thriving tech ecosystem here in Ireland and we’re looking to find emerging tech start-ups, with potential to be Ireland’s next unicorns. If your company is tech-enabled, tech-led or tech-driven, this is really an opportunity not be missed.”
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Last year's Irish competition was won by Belfast-founded AI livestock monitoring platform CattleEye, with ApisProtect, CitySwift, Dataships, Equal1, ID-Pal, Singularity Alpha and Wrkit among the shortlisted companies.
This year's prize also includes travel and accommodation in Lisbon, tickets to Web Summit as part of the KPMG delegation, an exhibition stand for one day, and access to exclusive networking events and mentoring opportunities.
The global competition will be contested by entrants from 21 other countries and jurisdictions.
Photo: KPMG's Anna Scally.
