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Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Company Wins at National Enterprise Awards

07 June 2023
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Imvizar, who are supported by Local Enterprise Office dlr were winners at this year’s National Enterprise Awards. The awards, which took place at the Round Room in the Mansion House in Dublin, were in their 23rd year and run annually by the Local Enterprise Offices.

Imvizar took home the Best Startup award. The company creates digital storytelling experiences using augmented reality. The primary focus is historical, heritage and cultural experiences within tourism, with the goal of engaging younger, digital-native audience. Since launching just under 2 years ago they have launched experiences in Ireland (Sligo, Kerry, Cork - Spike Island, Waterford, Derry), Portugal, UK, US (California & North Carolina) and most recently in Sydney, Australia. They were recently credited with being in the top 7 in the prestigious SXSW.

Imvizar have been supported by LEO dlr mentoring program, feasibility funding and team growth to support their early development helping them attract investment and build product.

"This award is a testament to the hard work, innovation, and creativity of Imvizar and the LEO team in dlr.” Cllr Mary Hanafin, An Cathaoirleach

 “We always saw strong potential in the Imvizar team who are at the forefront of augmented technology and who are successfully bringing it to the market”.  Owen Laverty, Head of Enterprise, dlr

 “Wining the Best Startup Award is another proud moment for us in Imvizar as our company expands its territory reach and product line. It’s a great vindication for our team and investors” Michael Guerin, CEO Imvizar.

The National Enterprise Awards are one of a number of initiatives that the Local Enterprise Office runs, to foster entrepreneurship across the country and is funded by the Government of Ireland through Enterprise Ireland.

The Local Enterprise Office is an essential resource for any entrepreneur looking to start a business or any small business that is looking for support or advice to help them grow. dlr LEO works with client companies across dlr in a diverse range of sectors offering mentoring, training, expert advice and financial supports to small businesses.

For more information visit the LEO website here.

 

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