A Cork-based startup firm has won the Tech All Stars award in London. Trustev was founded in 2012 and offers real time, online verification using social fingerprinting technology.
The ceremony, held at the Founders Forum, is an EU-wide search to find Europe's best young startup company.
Vice-President of the European Commission Neelie Kroes presented the award, saying "I want to celebrate the fact that the best upcoming talents and their startups can make it here in Europe. That's why we've come together to celebrate the Tech All Stars award. Well done to all those taking part, and especially the winners. I wish you every success".
The Cork firm, which is based at the Heritage Business Park in the city, beat off two other finalists.
All three were awarded €10,000 in Amazon Web Service, access to Founders Forum, and the chance to network with potential investors, successful entrepreneurs and other influential individuals.
Kroes also urged Founders Forum to back Europe's young startups "Europe has talent. But it lacks Founders like you to believe it. It's you who can come up with the good ideas and shake it all up. Start forging tomorrow's economy. Create the jobs. Change the world. Because that's what startups and entrepreneurs do".
Trustev will now take part in the Digital Agenda Assembly in Dublin on June 19th to present their startup to the European Commission and to the movers and shakers of the tech scene.
