Are you 35 or under with a business idea or an existing business? If so, the Ireland's Best Young Entrepreneur (IBYE) Competition could be for you! Almost any young person with a business idea can enter this competition. It doesn't matter what your background is - all that matters is that you have a good business idea that works!

IBYE Overview

• The IBYE competition is a national competition to find Ireland’s best young entrepreneur.
• Applying is simple and there is a €2 million investment fund and targeted business supports on offer to help you turn your business idea into a reality.
• The competition is open to entrepreneurs between ages 18 - 35 years in all business sectors.
• There are three award categories:

1. Best Business Idea (not yet trading)
2. Best Start Up Business (trading for 36 months or less)
3. Best Established Business (trading for more than 36 months)

Leitrim IBYE Winners - 2019

BEST ESTABLISHED WINNER - CIARAN MCTAGUE -  QMT CONTRACTS

BEST ESTABLISHED RUNNER UP - MICHAEL O'ROURKE

BEST START-UP BUSINESS ANNIE DESIGNS

BEST START- UP RUNNER UP - KATELYN QUINN

BEST IDEA RUNNER UP- Brían Farrell