Competitive Start Fund for Female Entrepreneurs - Video Interview/Pitch
In partnership with our technology partner sonru.com, you are offered the opportunity to complete a 6 minute online video interview / pitch to support your application. To be invited to complete the online video pitch you must have commenced your online application for this call of the Competitive Start Fund. The video pitch must be completed between the call opening date Monday 22nd October 2012 and by the call close date and time:
Monday 3rd December 2012 at 3pm
We strongly recommend you complete this to assist us in evaluating your application.
You will be asked to address the following 2 questions followed by an opportunity to add further comments.
o Tell us about you and your team.
o Tell us about your product or service and why it is innovative.
When do I attend for the on line automated video pitch?
You will receive an email (from Subject: Invite to complete a video interview from Competitive Start Fund) inviting you to complete your online video interview/pitch within 24 hours of commencing your Competitive Start Fund online application. This will be sent to the email address you supplied when registering for Enterprise Ireland Online. You cannot complete your video submission until you are invited to do so. As this is an on line process it is available to you 24 hours a day and must be completed by the call close time – Monday 3rd December 2012 at 3pm.
What do I need to complete the on line automated video pitch?
A computer with internet access
A web cam and a microphone function
Your email invitation which gives you the internet address link to go to and the password assigned to you to allow you access to the interview.
There is no cost to complete your video submission.
Can I practice for the on line automated video pitch?
Yes, a practice pitch is available; there is no limit to the number of practice runs you can complete, details on how to access this will be supplied in the email you receive from sonru. The practice facility is also designed to ensure that your systems are working correctly i.e. your internet connection is suitable, your microphone is working. If you proceed beyond the practice/systems check screens you will be obliged to complete the on-line interview. When you are satisfied with your practice pitch you choose the “Start interview” option on screen you have a single opportunity to complete your video pitch, you cannot pause, stop or return to it later.
We strongly recommend that you read each screen carefully and follow the instructions provided.
How will I know if I have completed the on line automated video interview?
You will get an on screen message confirming that you have completed the interview and a confirmation email.
I am experiencing technical difficulties; who should I contact? If you experience technical difficulties accessing your on-line automated video, you can email your query / concern to or:
Telephone: (976) 6801294
Support is provided 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Competitive Start Fund for Female Entrepreneurs
22 October 2012