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Ann O'Reilly and Aine O'Reilly from Zobi fashion design consultancy pictured with Michael Nevin, Head of Enterprise Longford LEO at the Longford Business Expo 2018 in the Riverside Centre.
The search for Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneurs (IBYE) 2019 was launched this week.
IBYE is Ireland’s most successful programme to celebrate Ireland’s young entrepreneurs, developed by the Local Enterprise Offices and in Longford is run by Longford Local Enterprise Office with the support of the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Enterprise Ireland and Longford County Council.
Since its inception in 2015, over 18 young entrepreneurs from Longford have received in excess of €175,000 in IBYE funding through Longford Local Enterprise Office as well as a wide range of vital training and mentoring to support them on their entrepreneurial journeys.
The competition, which has an investment fund of €2 million, is open to people between the ages of 18 and 35. The closing date to enter this year’s competition is Friday, March 15.
Entering is simple, with an online application system through the IBYE website. LEO staff are on hand at the Longford Local Enterprise Office if assistance is required in completing the application form.
Longford’s IBYE coordinator Norma Foley said: “Taking part in IBYE 2019 will help Longford’s young entrepreneurs move their businesses to the next level with the support of their Local Enterprise Office, whatever stage their business is at - idea, start up or an established business.
“Other business supports, such as management training, networking and one-to-one mentoring are also at the heart of IBYE - so there is something for all young entrepreneurs, available right on their doorsteps through the Longford LEO office.”
With an IBYE investment fund of €50,000 Longford LEO will award up to six investments to three category winners and three runners-up at county level.
The winners in Longford will progress to Regional Finals during the summer with the National IBYE finals taking place on September 15.
For further information and details see www.localenterprise.ie / www.ibye.ie or your contact Longford Local Enterprise Office on 043-334 3346.
Closing date for entries is March 15 and there are no entry fees.
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