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

• Fully funded travel to Brittany, France for the Interceltic Business Forum
• Soft landing support in another Celtic market
• IP & legal advice with £5000 funding
• Free office space in an innovation hub
• Expert consulting on scaling internationally
• Investment readiness coaching
• Branding & marketing strategy support
• Exclusive media exposure
• Curated introductions to industry leaders and investors
• Free software and cloud services
• International connections and pilot project opportunities
• Free access to shipshape.vc’s VC search engine
• Free international expansion session
• R&D tax claims stress-test and seminar
• 10% discount on R&D tax preparation fees
• Access to 390 hubs in Ireland
• Mentorship for pipeline opportunities
• 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