iQ Content is an Irish company, based in Dublin. Working for clients from across Europe, their team of usability, accessibility and content experts are dedicated to creating better websites.

Yesterday, they launched the The iQ Prize: 10,000 euro for the best business plan for an internet start-up.

“iQ Content was born in the last great tech recession of 2000, so we know how hard it is for startups. But we also think recessions are a great time for creativity, good ideas and starting sustainable businesses,” said Morgan McKeagney, managing director at iQ Content. 10K! Morgan, were you drunk?

“The iQ Prize is our contribution to creating a better Ireland: a catalyst to tap into Ireland’s talent, to spark innovation, and to help create the great businesses of the future”

But the company has made it clear that they will have no equity stake in any business founded by the eventual winner of the prize, nor are they looking to invest.

“We’re doing this because we can, and because we think it’s timely and worthwhile.” McKeagney also thinks Ireland as a nation is particularly well-positioned to create world-class internet companies.

“What are the Irish good at?” he asks. “Storytelling, creativity, technology” and that’s just the start of it. I think we have a natural advantage in building web-based businesses. We’re good at it, so why not focus on it and try to build something out of it?”

Interested entrants must send in a brief 5-page business plan that shows how they will turn their idea into a great online business.

The prize will go through an initial round of applications, after which a shortlist of applicants will be asked to present their business plans before a panel of independent judges.

Visit www.iqprize.ie

Well done to Morgan and the team at iQ.

Tags: iq content, iq prize, morgan mckeagney, start ups

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