Minister Richmond has announced the winner of the MERITS Tech Pre-Accelerator 2024.

This programme designed and delivered by Local Enterprise Office Kildare is aimed at early-stage digital and tech businesses in Kildare.

They come to MERITS with an idea, and they are supported to test and validate their idea through guided modules, one-on-one mentor sessions and peer-to-peer group meetings.

Aspiring entrepreneurs completed their final pitches as part of our competitive tech pre-accelerator. They were judged on the identification of a defined market for a specific problem, and their ability to convey a clear and innovative solution.

Minister Richmond named Ben Moran and his business Proactive Paths as the winner, winning 6 months membership to MERITS and €1,000 worth of consultancy support to continue to work with LEO towards the development of their digital solution.