16 September Deadline for North – South Business Cooperation Awards 2025!

The Stelios Foundation North-South Business Cooperation Awards were launched on 18 June 2025 at the Monaghan Peace Campus, with Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou and Ian Jeffers, CEO of Co-operation Ireland, present for the event. This new initiative, inspired by a similar program in Cyprus, Greece and the UK, offers a €500,000 prize fund to support 18 cross-border entrepreneurs on the island of Ireland, fostering economic growth and reconciliation through business partnerships. 

1 Gold Award: €150,000

2 Silver Awards: €100,000 each

6 Bronze Awards: €25,000 each

Ian Jeffers, Chief Executive of Co-operation Ireland, which is partnering on the initiative, added: “Cross-border business partnerships can play a powerful role in promoting peace, prosperity and shared understanding. These awards recognise that co-operation is not just a shared ideal – it’s a powerful driver of real economic progress. Sir Stelios’ commitment to backing ambitious entrepreneurs across the island is both timely and inspiring. By supporting ventures that operate beyond traditional boundaries, we’re helping to embed lasting economic ties that benefit communities North and South.”

5pm on 16th September 2025 is the deadline for submitting your application email to: Maya.turnbull@stelios.com

Please visit this link for full application details and to download an application form.

Photograph: Patricia McNeill, Chief Executive, Ormeau Business Park & Ian Jeffers, CEO of Co-operation Ireland.