The Bootcamp delivered in partnership with Nova UCD, involved 26 students representing 10 counties.
A midlands student together with his team won the 'Best Group' at the 2024 BT Young Scientist Business Bootcamp.
Séan Murphy, a fourth year student from Colaiste Mhuire, Westmeath was part of the team of four that included students from Leitrim, Clare and Dublin.
Their project was looking at the bus routes at a local school to see whether they are operating in the most efficient way.
Judges this year included Shay Walsh, Managing Director of BT Ireland, Dr Tony Scott, co-founder of the BTYSTE, Catherine Howard, Vice President, Technology, at IDA Ireland, and Brian O’Donovan, Work and Technology Correspondent at RTÉ.
Shay Walsh, Managing Director of BT Ireland, which organises the bootcamp, said:
“I would like to extend my congratulations to all of the prize winners and participants at the BT Young Scientist Business Bootcamp. Now in its 15th year, the BT Young Scientist Business Bootcamp provides finalists at the exhibition with the skills and insights to encourage them to turn their projects into commercial enterprises.
“As the demand for STEM skills continue to grow each year, we know that the skills and advice that the students receive here will be instrumental in the development of Ireland’s future workforce, ensuring that Ireland continues to drive innovation as a market leader.”
Pat Guiry, UCD Professor and Chair of the Young Scientist Charitable Trust said:
“We were absolutely thrilled to host the students from the BT Young Scientist Business Bootcamp here at Nova UCD this week. Nova UCD is a hub for new ventures and entrepreneurs, making it a very fitting location for the next generation of future entrepreneurs to develop their project ideas into commercial enterprises.
“I would like to extend my congratulations to the winners, and all those who took part, and wish them well as they continue throughout their education, and with their future careers.”
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