GoPlugable Wins High Achieving Merit Award at the 2023 Student Entrepreneur Awards
We are thrilled to announce that GoPlugable has been honoured with the Local Enterprise Office High Achieving Merit Award at the 2023 edition of the Student Entrepreneur Awards. This prestigious recognition is a testament to our commitment to innovation and sustainability in the electric vehicle (EV) charging sector.
The Student Entrepreneur Awards, organized by Enterprise Ireland, is a highly respected competition encouraging third-level students to develop innovative business ideas with real commercial potential. GoPlugable was among the top 10 finalists this year, standing out among numerous impressive entries.
Our journey began with a simple idea: to make EV charging more accessible and community-driven. We envisioned a platform where homeowners could share their EV chargers with other EV users, creating a community-powered network. Our founding team from Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) and Queen's University Belfast brought this idea to life.
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Simon Coveney, praised the quality of entries, stating: "Today’s awards celebrate the thriving entrepreneurial spirit in the third-level sector in Ireland and I want to acknowledge the role that the sponsors play in showcasing this ambition and talent of our young entrepreneurs. I look forward to following the success of this year’s entrepreneurs in the coming months and years."
Being recognized at the Student Entrepreneur Awards is a significant milestone for us. It validates our efforts and motivates us to continue pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the EV charging landscape. We sincerely thank the organizers, our mentors, and everyone supporting us.
We would also like to congratulate the other winners of the night. The sustainable sportswear company, FinalBend, won the Student Entrepreneur of the Year award. Ablatepure won the Cruickshank High Achieving Merit Award, and MicroDoc, an end-to-end software solutions provider, won the Grant Thornton High Achieving Merit Award.
This award is just the beginning. We are excited about the future and are committed to making GoPlugable the largest community-powered EV charging network. We believe in the power of community and are dedicated to enabling millions of EV users to switch to electric cars.
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our community for their trust and support. Your belief in our mission fuels our drive to innovate. Together, we can revolutionize the EV charging experience and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to charge ahead!
