A pitch competition will also run on the island, giving startups the opportunity to compete for a prize fund worth €50,000. Interested applicants can go to CorkBIC’s website for more details on this Global Investor Challenge www.corkbic.com

Tickets for the overnight experience in Spike Island are priced at €50 per person, or €25 for those who prefer a day visit. A limited number of free places are also up for grabs.