The three winners of a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) competition to develop smart technology solutions for Building Energy Rating (BER) have been announced by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and Enterprise Ireland.

The three companies are Derilinx, Elm Solutions and IHER. Each company will receive €30,000 from SEAI to research and demonstrate the viability of their smart solutions to help make BER more influential for homeowners.  
 
The companies have three months to develop their solution to pre-prototype stage, after which, up to two will be selected for further funding (up to €150,000) to complete prototype solutions.
 
Divisional Manager ICT and International Services at Enterprise Ireland, Leo McAdams said, "Enterprise Ireland is excited to work with SEAI on this innovative initiative, and we congratulate the winners. Our efforts in promoting SBIR are all part of Enterprise Ireland’s strategy to get more Irish businesses delivering creative, innovative solutions for the public sector with potential to sell globally, leading to job creation."

Source: www.businessworld.ie