THE shortlist of companies for the Bank of Ireland Startup Awards 2016 national final has been announced ahead of the gala night at in The RHA Gallery, Ely Place on Thursday, May 26, and Limerick has eight companies in the overall final mix.
Out of a total of one hundred and thirty-three companies nationally, eight Limerick companies – CyberSmarties, Temple Dairy, Wellnice Food Ltd, FlexiBod, Ocean Survivor, Wild Ireland, Recycle Right and Huggnote – have been shortlisted for awards across eight categories.
On the night, awards will be presented to gold, silver and bronze winners across ten categories along with, the ‘Startup Hero Award’ and the ‘Grand Prix – Startup of the Year Award’.
Established in 2012, the Startup Awards recognise innovative, successful and aspirational Irish start-up companies who have launched their businesses in the last three years. The initiative recognises and rewards Irish startups for their success in business across a range of sectors including sustainability, digital, food and drink, retail and technology.
Stephen Dillon, Founder of Startups.ie said, “We would like to congratulate all the shortlisted companies for making it to this stage of the competition and to wish them the very best of luck on the rest of this exciting journey. The Startup Awards more than anything else are here to offer encouragement and support to entrepreneurs who are working hard and innovating to build businesses that will ultimately create employment and benefit the greater economy.
For more information on the awards and for the full list of companies nominated for an award visit www.startupawards.ie
