The shortlist for the IT & Fintech category of the 2024 Irish Times Innovation Awards has been announced. As the category sponsor, we are delighted to congratulate the three innovative companies who have progressed to the next stage of the judging process.
Skippio is an Irish start-up founded in 2022 by Daniel Coen and supported by Enterprise Ireland. The app helps reduce queues at large events like concerts & sports events by allowing fans to order and pay for food and drink, from anywhere in the venue. It provides real-time updates on collection times, so users don’t have to wait in line. Skippio combines multiple venues into one platform, making it more convenient for users. It also offers unique insights into user spending habits for brands and partners.
UnifyAI is a platform designed to help businesses speed up their AI and machine learning projects. The platform covers all stages of AI development, from data integration to model deployment and monitoring, and can significantly shorten the journey from testing to full use. By streamlining this process, UnifyAI reduces costs and time, while scaling efficiently. Its core goal is to make AI projects faster and easier for businesses to implement.
Locate a Locum (LAL) is a platform that helps manage pharmacy and optometry workers, serving both employers and locums. In 2023-2024, LAL launched two subscription models: LAL Unlimited for employers to manage staff and LAL Pro for locums to find shifts and manage finances. The app allows locums to easily find work and control their careers. LAL connects 44,000 locums with 8,000 employers, including major clients like Boots and Specsavers.
The Irish Times Innovation Awards celebrate the best in business innovation in Ireland. Each of the finalists will be profiled in The Irish Times and have the opportunity to showcase their achievements to industry leaders and fellow innovators. The overall winner will receive a scholarship for short courses in executive development at the UCD Michael Smurfit School of Business, along with a digital subscription to The Irish Times.
Visit The Irish Times website for more details on the shortlisted companies. The winners will be announced at a special event on November 13 in Dublin.
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