Student Enterprise Awards 2008

The 2008 Student Awards, sponsored jointly by Invest Northern Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and Cruickshanks, are once again offering third level students across Ireland the chance to compete for the coveted title of College Entrepreneurs of the Year and win a share in the incredible prize fund of €65,000.

The competition, now in its 25th year, is designed to encourage innovation, promote enterprise and foster a spirit of entrepreneurship among third level students.

The awards scheme is open to students from all academic disciplines and courses of study. Regardless of your chosen field, if you're a third level student with a novel idea that you think has commercial potential, then this competition is for you. It could even be the start of something really big - your very first step towards establishing your own successful business. Or maybe you might be able to sell on your idea and obtain royalty income from the manufacturing/selling rights.

All you need to do is demonstrate to the judges that your business idea is viable, well thought out and well researched and you're on your way! Ideally your idea should be based on a manufacturing project or an internationally traded service.

In the past teams from Northern Ireland have been very successful with some now running as successful businesses contributing to the NI economy. Find information on the previous winners from Northern Ireland.

Download the 2008 Student Awards information brochure (PDF)

Download the 2008 Student Awards entry form (PDF)

Find further information about the Student Awards on the pages below:
Read guidance on who can enter and how to enter
Find information on the submission guidelines for the Student Awards
Read about shortlisting and judging
Find information on the Student Award prizes
Find out how to protect your invention through patenting

Contact

For further information contact:

Karen Wilson
Bedford Square
Bedford Street
Belfast

E: karen.wilson@investni.com
T: 028 9069 8326