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Nov 23 Isle of Man Innovation Challenge 2024

The Isle of Man Innovation Challenge 2024 is your gateway to an extraordinary opportunity to drive change, unleash your creativity, and make a lasting impact on the world.

Building upon the resounding success of our inaugural FinTech Innovation Challenge, we are excited to present an even more dynamic experience for the 2024 edition. This year’s Challenge extends its reach to three distinct themes: FinTech, Cleantech, and Artificial Intelligence. We invite visionaries and disruptors from around the world to participate and provide pioneering solutions to address challenges faced by companies in the Island and globally.

The Isle of Man, a UNESCO Biosphere, is the ideal backdrop for the Innovation Challenge. With its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and quality of life, it offers a unique ecosystem that balances conservation, economic development, and culture. Our agile regulatory environment and supportive community make the Isle of Man the perfect testbed for your ground-breaking ideas.

Whether you're a seasoned innovator or a rising star, the Innovation Challenge 2024 provides you with a platform to collaborate, learn, and make a difference. Partner with Government, regulators, and local businesses in a leading tech hub. Scale up your solutions for the global market and gain valuable insights into fine-tuning your proposition.

Join us on this exciting journey, and together, let's shape the future of innovation.

Eligibility

There are no restrictions on entrants other than being able to meet the Challenge and to demonstrate innovation in the solution as well as some aspect that demonstrates value to the Isle of Man. Applicants can be at any stage of business development.

Prize

The winners in each category will receive:

Additional promotion and publicity both locally and internationally [Period and nature of promotion (one off press releases or defined campaign) to be confirmed].
Extended access to our marketplace of mentors, potential investors and customers across our sectors, as well as IOM regulators and Government officers for 6 months.
All finalists will get access to our expo on Finale day.

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