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What is Voom?

Well, it’s a competition that gives entrepreneurs, start-ups and SMEs the opportunity to pitch their ideas to Richard Branson – and potentially win a share of the €1.2 million in prizes.

AS RICHARD BRANSON himself described it: “Virgin Media Business’s Voom 2016 provides the golden ticket to propel your business onto a global stage and fast-track your way to success. Last year’s winners are testament to this. Launching a new business or going it alone takes dedication and determination, if you’ve got that in spades then grab this life-changing opportunity and enter today. With all of the support and advice available throughout the competition – and the chance to raise some funds if you campaign hard enough – what have you got to lose?”

Here we bring you just 4 of the Irish shortlist for Voom 2016. Check out the Voom website to browse the rest of the great pitches. Are you ready to #Voom?