Some of Ireland’s brightest tech startups are in with the chance of winning €25,000 at this year’s Web Summit in Lisbon.
The prize is part of the ESB’s Spark of Genius competition, which has currently narrowed the finalists to a field of 12. Only three, however, will be selected to go to Lisbon and compete for the cash prize.
Narrowing the field
The 12 semi-finalists will be judged on their businesses’ originally, development so far, and growth prospects.
“It’s a great opportunity for startups, and it shows how thriving the Irish tech scene is,” Web Summit founder and CEO Paddy Cosgrave.
The ideas
BikeLook: Tackling bike theft with Bluetooth sensors.
Buymie: Personal shopping service through your smartphone.
EnergyElephant: Helps businesses be more energy efficient through data analysis.
Fillit: Connected those with unused space with those who need it for events etc.
HouseMyDog: Links dog-owners with dog sitters.
iKydz: Helps parents control their kid’s internet access through a ‘plug and play’ system.
Kollect: On demand, choose-your-own-bin-day collection service.
OpenBack: “Creating a new standard in mobile notifications to drive engagement while putting users first”.
Parkpnp: Online parking marketplace; links people with unused spaces with those who need them.
Responder: “A product aimed at supporting independent living, health and well-being through the use of mobile and wearable technologies”.
WeSavvy: An app which allows users to get rewarded on their life insurance policy for keeping active, tracking how often they walk, run or cycle.
Wia: “Provide developers with a real-time platform for building Internet of Things applications”.
