A new competition, ‘Startup Launchpad’ has been initiated by Roscommon’s Local Enterprise Office (LEO) to celebrate the outstanding achievements of start-up businesses in the county, marking ten years of the Local Enterprise Office supporting entrepreneurs.
The competition is open to all Roscommon-based businesses who have started in the last year and to all Roscommon residents who are planning to start a new business or have a business idea that they want to explore.
‘Startup Launchpad’ will run across two categories, namely Best Business Idea and Best Start-Up with cash prizes on offer for the winners in each category.
Twenty applicants will be invited to attend a free, intensive one-day Bootcamp in October to help them develop their ideas and businesses and to receive brilliant business advice and practical support on making their business plan a reality.
The application process is quick, free and simple. The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, September 20th. To apply, visit www.localenterprise.ie/roscommon.
For further information, contact the Local Enterprise Office team to speak to a team member on 09066 26263 or email localenterprise@roscommoncoco.ie and the LEO office team will be happy to assist.
Commenting, Enda Cannon of Local Enterprise Office Roscommon remarked: “If you are a new start-up, are planning to start a business or are just at the idea stage, no matter how early, this is an amazing opportunity to access the full range of Local Enterprise Office supports and even win cash prizes”.
Speaking at the launch, Louise Ward, Head of Enterprise with Local Enterprise Office Roscommon said: “We are so proud of our talented, creative and innovative entrepreneurs in Roscommon and Startup Launchpad is the perfect way to acknowledge and celebrate these innovators, as they are vital to the future of our economy”.
