Irish Tech Challenge

CALLING ALL IMPACT DRIVEN tech entrepreneurs

The Embassy of Ireland in South Africa, the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) & the Department of Science & Innovation (DSI) invite South African tech entrepreneurs to apply to the Irish Tech Challenge South Africa.

APPLY NOW A Letter from the Irish Ambassador

Applications launch on the 24th February 2022

PLEASE NOTE APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED

Watch our Virtual Information Session
Conducted on Wednesday 17th March 2022
Click here to watch

Up to 5 Entrepreneurs will

Access top tech-leaders’ expertise in Ireland
Build their network in Ireland, Europe & South Africa
Receive up to €10,000 funding each
A funded 10-day curated business networking
programme in Ireland

APPLY NOW FAQ

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The Programme Will

South Africa will

Expand high impact entrepreneurs scaling globally
Leverage Ireland’s role as a global tech hub,
Soften access to European and international markets
Lean on the South African tech ecosystem as a partner and the South African government.
Provide a new platform for tech entrepreneurs who address the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Key dates

24 Feb:

Launch of the challenge

17 March:

Information session - click here to watch

5 April:

Submission deadline

16 May:

Awards Communicated

Mid – end of June:

Trip to Ireland and Acceleration program

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SELECTION CRITERIA

STAGE

Post revenue; Pre-revenue, (but with developed IP or prototype). Venture must demonstrate commercial potential.

SECTORS

All sectors welcome. We are particularly interested in: Clean/Green-Tech, Circular Economies, Med/Health/Biotech, Ed-Tech, WASH (Water, Sanitation, Hygiene)

IMPACT

Addressing one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals: See SDG list

TEAM

At least one founder/CEO must be full-time; Women-led or youth-led businesses are particularly encouraged to apply

OWNERSHIP

At least 51% owned by a South African and/or partnership with an Irish national

GEOGRAPHY

Headquartered in South Africa or Ireland

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SELECTION AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Senisha Moonsamy

Head Of Innovation, the Technology
Innovation Agency

paul deane

Trade Counsellor at the
Embassy of Ireland

DR BABONGILE MKHIZE

Director at Department of
Science and Innovation

Max pichulik

Director at
Impact Amplifier

Kreesen Naicker

Senior Technology Market Advisor,
Enterprise Ireland

sandra makuchete

Project Manager at
Impact Amplifier

Includes highly qualified and impartial experts with experience in the technology and innovation sector and/or experience working with entrepreneurs at varying stages of their entrepreneurship journey

CONTACT

For general feedback and any queries not found in the FAQs, please email programs@impactamplifier.co.za
Please expect responses within three working days.
We may be unable to answer specific questions about applications while the call to applications is still open

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