SFA Awards
The Small Firms Association (SFA) National Small Business Awards 2025. At Microfinance Ireland, we are proudly sponsoring the Emerging New Business category.

Picture with An Taoiseach Simon Harris TD and David Broderick, director SFA
Back L to R: Dave Flynn, Skillnet Ireland, Paul Dunne, Elavon, Terry Spence, One4all, Des McCarthy, Microfinance Ireland, Stewart Hickey, NSAI,
Front Row Lto R: Catherine Doyle, ptsb, David Casey, DeCare, Shane McCullough, SBCI, Paula Egan, Sage, Declan Coppinger, Bord Bia


Front Row Lto R: David Casey, DeCare, An Taoiseach Simon Harris TD, David Broderick, director SFA, Declan Coppinger, Bord Bia
Behind Lto R: Catherine Doyle, ptsb, Dave Flynn, Skillnet Ireland, Paul Dunne, Elavon, Terry Spence, One4all.Shane McCullough, SBCI, Des McCarthy, Microfinance Ireland, Paula Egan, Sage, Stewart Hickey, NSAI1
The Small Firms Association (SFA) National Small Business Awards 2025 celebrate the achievements, innovation and excellence of small businesses in Ireland and recognise the vital contribution of the small business community to the Irish economy. Small firms (employing fewer than 50 people), members or non-members of the SFA, have until 25 October 2024 to enter free of charge. Don't miss your chance to join the ranks of these remarkable Irish companies, submit your entry today!
At Microfinance Ireland, we are proudly sponsoring the Emerging New Business category.
This category aims to award emerging entrepreneurs that have the potential to grow their companies into successful organisations which will be innovative, create employment and have the ability to win the SFA National Small Business Award in the future.
Applications for the 2024-2025 Awards are now closed.
The Emerging New Business category
Companies who are serious about progressing their business, recognising the efforts of their staff and celebrating their achievements to date should consider entering these awards. Taking part will focus your organisation to think strategically about the future.
Winners have been announced!
The winners in the Emerging New Business category are companies that, at time of application, were within two years of starting their business.
This category aims to award emerging entrepreneurs that have the potential to grow their companies into successful organisations which will be innovative, create employment and have the ability to win the SFA National Small Business Award in the future.
From all of us at Microfinance Ireland, a huge congratulations to all winners!
SFA Awards 2025 Emerging New Business Category Winners:
- Your Friend, My Friend
- Eco Powered Cabinets
- RealSafe App
- Copper Coast Renewables
- Colectivo
Prize Package
The five winners in the Emerging New Business category will each receive:
- A comprehensive strategic masterclass weekend sponsored by Skillnet Ireland which will include communications, media and presentation skills training
- An interview/profile in a specially commissioned Irish Independent Awards Supplement
- Free participation in the SFA Business Connect event
- Three complementary tickets to the Gala Awards Ceremony
- All Five Winners will be presented with their certificate at the RDS for the Gala Awards Ceremony on 26 March, 2025
Watch this video to hear from Microfinance Ireland CEO – Des McCarthy where he tells us about the Emerging New Business category