Build tools that reduce friction and make Irish easier to use in everyday life.
Build something joyful and creative that celebrates Irish culture.
How can we create more opportunities for people in Dublin to speak Irish?
€1,000 cash prize — overall winner across all tracks.
€150 — best project in the Fix It / Deisigh É track.
€150 — best project in the Create It / Cruthaigh É track.
€150 — best project in the Speak It / Labhair É track.
How well does the project promote the Irish language, culture, or identity? Is Irish central to the idea, or just added on top?
Is the idea fresh, clever, or memorable? Does it stand out from obvious or generic projects?
How well does the project use tech? Does the tech actually improve the idea or solution?
How polished, usable, and well put together is the project? Does it work clearly in the demo?
Could this genuinely help people or change behaviour? Could it be used beyond the day itself?
Was the idea explained clearly and confidently? Was the demo easy to follow?
Say your name, your role, and your idea. One clear sentence — your mission. Keep it human. Think: who are you, and what are you building?
Hook the audience. Paint the problem with a real, relatable story or vivid comparison. Use a few punchy stats to show scale. Make them feel why this matters.
Your most powerful moment. Show the product actually working — a real demo beats a screenshot every time. Lead with the most impressive feature. Don't rush. If it breaks, stay calm and narrate what they would have seen.
Introduce your product as the answer. Explain the core value prop in plain language — what does a user experience when they use it? Keep it bilingual so everyone in the room understands.
Why are you the right team? Highlight your unique connection to the problem and any relevant skills. If you've lived the problem, say so — it's your most powerful credential.
End with conviction. Make a bold, emotional case for why this must exist. Leave them remembering your passion, not a data point.