Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Media Business have today launched Voom Pitch, the biggest pitching competition in Ireland and the UK.
For the first time since the competition’s conception in 2011, it will take to the road, travelling across Ireland and the UK, in search of Ireland’s next great business ideas and inspiring budding entrepreneurs along the way.
Virgin Media Business is looking for local people with the courage to pitch their business idea at each tour stop, giving them the chance to win a regional prize of over €5,000 and one of ten chances to meet and receive advice from Sir Richard Branson.
Experts from partners including Virgin StartUp will also be on hand to provide valuable expertise, help and advice on how to launch and scale a start-up.
Over the next six months the Voom Tour schedule will include Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Dublin, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle and Winchester.
In Ireland, the Voom Tour will take place at TechConnect Live 2017, being held on the 31st of May in the RDS, Dublin.
The national competition will return in March 2018 and will again provide the chance to win a share of €1.2 million in prizes. The Voom Tour in Ireland will start in Dublin on 31st May.
Commenting on the iniative, Sir Richard Branson said, "The Voom Bus is going on tour to seek out brilliant Irish and British entrepreneurs and to help them break down the business barriers in their way. We’re bringing the Voom Tour into communities and challenging people to put aside their fears and pitch their business ideas as we travel across Ireland and the UK. The Voom Tour is a fantastic way for people to get started on what could be the most significant journey of their business life."
Source: www.businessworld.ie
