Google is calling for entries to the third annual 'You’re the Business Competition.'
Delivered in partnership with Enterprise Ireland (EI) and the Local Enterprise Offices (LEO) , 'You're the Business' is an online platform offering digital training and tools to businesses in Ireland free of charge.
The competition element will reward businesses that have demonstrated a commitment to digital at different stages of their journey with those selected set to receive a Google digital support package, one-to-one mentoring and the chance to win a bespoke, AI-powered advertising campaign.
The competition is open to businesses across Ireland. Entrants must submit a written entry no longer than 200 words telling their story around how they have utilised or enhanced digital skills in order to help their business grow or succeed online.
The judging panel, comprising representatives from Google, EI, and the LEO’s with You’re the Business alumni and past winner Sarah Timony of ADAPTAFASHION will assess the entries based on their response to the prompt ‘Tell us why you’re the business’.
A PDF must be uploaded to the competition submission box on the You’re the Business website by 21 March 2025.
This year’s initiative takes on a new AI-focus. The 'You’re the Business' online platform has access to new training modules where users can explore AI tools and learn how AI can help them prepare for the future.
Selected businesses will receive a digital support package from Google which includes a one-year Google Workspace Business Standard subscription with access to AI-powered tools like Gemini Advanced and NotebookLM and a one-to-one consultation from Google experts on how to get the best out of Google Workspace.
Winners will also receive a 'You’re the Business' trophy and digital assets and will be invited to attend a dedicated Winners event in Google’s EMEA HQ in Dublin.
New this year, the company or founder that has demonstrated the most creative or effective use of digital skills to grow or enhance their business will receive a one-of-a-kind prize; a bespoke AI-powered advertising campaign, created by Google AI with a team of experts in partnership with the winner.
“We are so excited to launch the third-annual You’re the Business competition and look forward to learning more about these companies, their challenges, and digital ambitions," said Managing Director at Google Ireland, Cera Ward.
"We know that AI has the power to revolutionise the way we do business which is why we have made it a key focus of this year’s initiative. Google wants to support these companies as they take the next steps on their AI journey.”
