Eligibility criteria
There are two categories within the Technology Fast 50 programme: Fast 50 and Rising Star.
How do I qualify for the Technology Fast 50?
- Entrants must have been operating for a minimum of five years with a turnover of at least €50,000 for 2007 or £34,000 (if your company has not been operating for five years, you may still be eligible for our Rising Star programme, see below)
- Entrants can be public or private companies but the parent company must be headquartered in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland. Subsidiaries or divisions do not qualify
- Each entrant must be a technology company defined as producing technology; manufacturing technology-related products; being technologically intensive or using technology in problem-solving; or devoting a high percentage of effort to the research and development of technology
If your company has not been operating for five years but for a minimum of three years, you may be eligible for our Rising Star category.
How do I qualify for Rising Star?
- Entrants must have been operating for a minimum of three years and less than five years, with turnover of at least €30,000 for 2009 or £23,000
- Entrants can be public or private companies but the parent company must be headquartered in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland. Subsidiaries or divisions do not qualify
- Each entrant must be a technology company defined as producing technology; manufacturing technology-related products; being technologically intensive or using technology in problem-solving; or devoting a high percentage of effort to the research and development of technology
If you have any questions on Fast 50, please email Patricia O'Sullivan or call her on +353 (1) 407 4817; alternatively you can email Gill Mewha or call her on +44 (0)28 9053 1186.
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