Irish enterprise programme short-listed for EU award
An Irish programme to nurture young innovators has been short-listed in the EU's European Enterprise awards 2010.
The programme fought off stiff competition from more than 380 projects from 28 European countries to become one of just 12 short-listed nominees for this year's award.
The Irish nominee is the "Genesis Enterprise Programme", a 12-month rapid incubation programme to provide support and management skills development for entrepreneurs leading knowledge based start-ups in Cork and Kerry.
"We are delighted to be selected for the short-list", said programme manager Denise Kennedy. "It means our method of supporting entrepreneurs and innovation is of a really high standard and can show the way for other regions around the EU".
This year, more than 330 projects competed in national competitions in 28 European countries for the European Enterprise Awards 2010.
The winners will be announced on May 31 at an award ceremony in Madrid to which all national nominees will be invited.
