'Dragon's Den' event for food industry in Citywest Hotel
The Lion's Den - a Dragon's Den-style for food professionals - will take place at the Food & Drink Business Europe exhibition and conference in the Citywest Hotel on September 5.
The competition is run in association with Bradley Brand & Design, will give business owners the chance to grow their company overseas.
A host of established names are on this year's judging panel including:
- Alison Cowzer - Judge on Dragon's Den
- Jacquie Marsh - on the board of Butlers Pantry
- Gary Lavin - Founder of VITHIT
- Conor Lucey - Head of operations & developments Applegreen
Five leading start-ups are set to be chosen to battle it out for the coveted prize in front of the judges who will then decide on this year's winner.
The winner will receive:
- A free stand at the IFE in London:
The event attracts over 30,000 key food and drink buyers from 108 countries and the prize is valued at over €5,000. It takes place over four days in London from Sunday the 17th of March to Wednesday the 20th.
- €1,500 for expenses
- National PR coverage
- Exposure to Europes largest stockists
Startups can enter for free at lionsden.ie using the online form.
For more information about the event and entering a company, please see lionsden.ie or check out https://www.independent.ie/business/small-business/your-stories/organic-food-start-up-anu-treated-with-top-prize-at-lions-den-pitching-competition-36128981.html