Invent, an annual competition organised by Catalyst with headline partner Bank of Ireland, recognises and rewards local innovations and proof of concept ideas that have the greatest commercial potential.

This competition is an opportunity to gain high profile exposure and will help you unlock a quality network of influences across the entrepreneurial sector. Winners will also receive a share of the £47,000 prize fund.

Your innovation must fit into one of the following five categories:

  • Greentech – Products, solutions and tech that enable a sustainable future.
  • Health and Wellbeing – Improving the quality of life through pushing the boundaries in life sciences, med tech and health promotion.
  • Product – A physical product designed and fabricated to offer the consumer or business a novel innovative solution.
  • Business Software – Computer software products or solutions used to satisfy the needs of an organisation rather than individual users.
  • Consumer Software – Consumer software is a class of commercial software that is sold directly to end-users as opposed to businesses.

If you have an innovation or proof of concept idea with commercial potential that you are passionate about then this is the competition for you. Visit www.invent2021.co to learn more and apply.