UL Foundation was proud to support the UL Student Entrepreneurship Awards over the weekend, celebrating an outstanding showcase of student innovation and talent. Congratulations to all participants, and a special shout-out to the award winners for their remarkable achievements!
A heartfelt thank you to Platt Reilly for their generous sponsorship, and to Derek Platt for sharing his time and expertise. We also extend our gratitude to Briga Hynes, the Kemmy Business School, Brian Shee, and all the mentors who offered invaluable support throughout the event.
Well done to the UL Consulting & Entrepreneurship Society team—especially Johnny and Pragya—for their dedication and hard work in bringing everything together.
🏆 Award Highlights:
- Overall Winner: Tom O’Flaherty, with contributions from Stephen McKeon
- Second Prize: Cillian Fahy
- Third Prize: Ibrahim Amazal and Samarjit Kabadi (joint winners)
- Best Speaker: Andrew Brennan Smyth and Ethan Lloyd (joint winners)
- Crowd Favourite: Cian McNamara, Tom Byrne, Ryan Morrissey, and Bence Redmond
This competition continues to inspire students to explore entrepreneurship, transforming ideas into ventures with commercial or social impact. It demonstrates the power of combining academic knowledge with creativity and entrepreneurial drive.
Open to students from all disciplines and stages of study, the Student Entrepreneur of the Year Award fosters a vibrant ecosystem of collaboration, innovation, and ambition—encouraging future entrepreneurs to dream big and make a meaningful difference.
Student Entrepreneurship Awards 2025