Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou has announced the launch of the North–South Business Cooperation Awards, returning with a total prize fund of €500,000 to support cross-border entrepreneurship across the island of Ireland. The Awards, delivered in partnership with Co-operation Ireland, recognise start-ups building meaningful commercial links between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, and aim to strengthen cooperation, innovation and job creation across both markets. Eligibility criteria include: ✅Start-ups incorporated in 2020 or later ✅Registered in either Ireland (CRO) or Northern Ireland (Companies House) ✅Active across both sides of the border with a customer base in both markets ✅Minimum turnover of €200,000 / £160,000 and at least 3 employees (excluding founders) ✅Founder/shareholder must own at least 50% of the business ✅Joint applications encouraged for companies collaborating cross-border (any sector) ✅Previous Gold and Silver winners are not eligible (Bronze winners may reapply) Full details and applications are available at stelios.ie and stelios.foundation