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The Bright Ideas Challenge
Do you run a promising business start-up?

Does your small business boast an innovative product or service?

Now is your chance to convince our panel of judges – and win €5,000 cash as well as mentoring and training to the value of €5,000 from CORKBIC (Cork Business Innovation Centre).

Are you up for the challenge?

Our contest is open to businesses based in the Cork region. Entry is free – just tell us why your business can meet the Bright Ideas
Challenge and you could be selected to present at our regional final in the Maryborough Hotel & Spa, Cork, on the 15th of September 2009.
Bobby Kerr of RTÉ’s Dragons’ Den
will lead our panel of judges, who will put your bright idea through its paces. The winning business will receive a top prize of €5,000 plus mentoring and training to the value of €5,000 from the CORKBIC.
What are we looking for?
The Bright Ideas Challenge is open to all start-ups, SMEs, sole traders or social enterprises.
Do you have...
• An innovative product or service?
• An exciting export opportunity?
• A company with high growth potential?
• A strong management team?

How to enter
To enter your business, visit http://www.boi.ie/business/brightideas and complete the application form. You can email the form to
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or post to Bernadette Dempsey, Bank of Ireland, Business Banking, 40 Mespil Road, Dublin 2.
The closing date for applications is 25th August 2009.


Bank of Ireland Business Advice Show
The Bank of Ireland Business Advice Shows are a series of dynamic business events held around the country featuring guest speakers and offering networking opportunities for our business customers.
The third Business Advice Show of 2009 will be held in the
Maryborough Hotel & Spa on the 15th of September where Bobby Kerr of Dragons’ Den will make the keynote address.
Launch Date 14th of July 2009
Closing date for applications 25th of August 2009
Finalists announced 1st of September 2009
Final 15th of September 2009

Note
The Bright Ideas final involves a presentation in front of a public
audience. Because of the nature of the competition, applicants should be aware that Bank of Ireland cannot guarantee the
confidentiality of information or details submitted as part of the entry process or the final presentation.