Watergrasshill native accepts IGNITE award
PrimaHealth, a business with Watergrasshill native Danny McEnery at the helm as managing director, was recently acknowledged at the IGNITE awards held in University College Cork.
A recently established mental health care provider for teenagers battling anxiety, PrimaHealth has been announced as the winner of the Bank of Ireland Best Business award, in recognition of the company’s innovative approach and commitment to revolutionising online mental healthcare for Irish teenagers.
“Receiving the Bank of Ireland Best Business award is a tremendous validation of PrimaHealth's innovative approach to transforming online mental healthcare for teenagers experiencing anxiety,” Mr McEnery told The Avondhu.
Anchored by a dedicated team of mental health professionals who specialise in teenage anxiety, the platform delivers dependable online assessment and care nationwide. Working closely with parents to guide adolescents through their challenges, PrimaHealth stands out for its innovative, proactive and personalised approach tailored to each adolescent’s needs.
IGNITE, an international award-winning start-up incubation programme based at UCC, aims to help recent graduates transform innovative ideas into successful, scalable businesses and social enterprises.
“It reaffirms and strengthens our commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of adolescents and their families. We will continue to empower adolescents to overcome their anxiety and thrive. This award is a perfect incentive for our team to continue the work we have initiated,” Mr McEnery said.
The IGNITE awards and Showcase event provides a unique opportunity for startups to garner recognition and network with industry professionals, investors and fellow entrepreneurs. IGNITE is based at UCC and is open to anyone who has graduated from a third-level institution in recent years and has the passion and ambition to work on an idea that has the potential for economic, environmental or social impact.