Interceltic Startup Challenge 2025

About

The Interceltic Startup Challenge 2025 invites high-potential startups from the Celtic regions to apply for an exclusive international growth program, offering fully funded travel to Brittany, expert consulting, and invaluable networking opportunities, culminating in a showcase at the Interceltic Business Forum in August.

Benefits

• ✈️ Travel Support
  Fully funded travel to Brittany, France for the Interceltic Business Forum
• 🌍Soft Landing Support
  Soft landing support in another Celtic market
• ⚖️ IP & Legal Advice
  IP & legal advice with £5000 funding
• 🏢Office Space
  Free office space in an innovation hub
• 📈Expert Consulting
  Expert consulting on scaling internationally
• 💼Investment Readiness Coaching
  Investment readiness coaching
• 📣Branding & Marketing Strategy Support
  Branding & marketing strategy support
• 📰Media Exposure
  Exclusive media exposure
• 🤝Introductions
  Curated introductions to industry leaders and investors
• 💻Software & Cloud Services
  Free software and cloud services
• 🌐International Connections
  International connections and pilot project opportunities
• 🔍VC Search Engine
  Free access to shipshape.vc’s VC search engine
• 🌍International Expansion Session
  Free international expansion session
• 📊R&D Tax Claims Stress-Test and Seminar
  R&D tax claims stress-test and seminar
• 💰R&D Tax Preparation Discount
• 10% discount on R&D tax preparation fees
• 🏢Hub Access
  Access to 390 hubs in Ireland
• 👥Mentorship
  Mentorship for pipeline opportunities
• 💬Intercom AI Customer Service Suite
• 100% discount on Intercom’s AI customer service suite for a year

Eligibility Criteria

• High-potential startups from Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Brittany, Isle of Man, or Cornwall
• Focus on sectors like Tech & AI, Sustainability, Creative Industries, Fintech, Manufacturing, Sea tech, Ag tech, Life Sciences, MedTech, & Connected Health

Target Sector

All Industries

Target Location

UK