The Irish Times today highlights the relaunch of the Stelios North/South Business Co-Operation Awards for 2026, celebrating businesses building commercial links between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
The article notes the strong success of the inaugural year, where Belfast-based Juice Jar won the top €150,000 award, and confirms that applications are now open again for entrepreneurs across the island.
Read the full article here: www.irishtimes.com
The awards, backed by Stelios Haji-Ioannou and run in partnership with Cooperation Ireland, aim to promote economic cooperation, entrepreneurship, and lasting peace through cross-border business activity. A total prize fund of €500,000 is available, including the top €150,000 cash grant.
Applications are now open via www.stelios.ie for businesses demonstrating significant North–South commercial cooperation on the island of Ireland.
