Enterprise Ireland, the Irish Farmers Journal and the NPA have joined forces again to provide budding entrepreneurs and innovators with an exceptional opportunity to apply for the Innovation Arena Award at this year’s National Ploughing Championships, with a prize fund now totalling an unparalleled €65,000 this is an opportunity not to be missed.
With remarkable interest the exhibition area for this year’s innovation stands will double in size. There will also be additional categories for a junior award for under-18s and a student category and due to unprecedented demand applications for late entries, known as wildcards, are now open until 3.00pm Friday July 17th 2015. Successful wildcard entries will be notified of their selection by July 24th.
The competition for places is tough and the rewards are great, according to Denis Duggan from Enterprise Ireland. Denis explained that winning this award is just the start of a long relationship with Enterprise Ireland.
NPA Managing Director Anna Marie McHugh said “The opening up of the competition gives anyone who has a good business idea the chance to enter and possibly become the next big success story in Irish agriculture or business. Missing entry deadlines is easy with high workloads and family pressures all part of modern life. We are delighted to be able to offer this last chance for entries to the Innovation Awards with the National Ploughing Association, Enterprise Ireland and the Irish Farmers Journal.’’
To apply please go to www.enterprise-ireland.com/innovationarena to see the conditions for entry and process details.