This Newtownabbey woman is set to enjoy brunch with business tycoon Sir Richard Brandson after impressing with her app.
Becca Hume created emergency app TapSOS which is a free app providing a non-verbal way to connect with the emergency services.
Earlier this month she was crowned the Belfast winner of the Virgin Media Business Voom Pitch competition.
As well as scooping £5,000, Becca is now set to enjoy brunch with Richard Branson to discuss business ideas later this year.
Six start-up companies from Belfast pitched as part of the Voom Tour to a panel of three judges, which included Toby McCartney, founder of MacRebur and winner of VOOM 2016.
TapSOS impressed the judges with its clear business approach, providing a simple, 4-step process via an app for those unable to call 999 via the normal means. This could include deaf people, victims of domestic abuse or those involved in a terrorist incident, where it may be unsafe for people to telephone for help.
The other companies which took part in Belfast were DinaDina Italian Food, Invigilus - MediMee, Use Because, Skinny Sauce,and Locate a Locum.
Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Group Founder, said: "The Voom Tour is seeking out brilliant entrepreneurs and ideas to help break down the barriers to business success. The aim is to help them put aside their fears and take the next steps on what could be the most significant journey of their business life. I’m looking forward to meeting the winner of the Belfast Voom Pitch."
The Voom Tour is the first time that Voom Pitch, the UK and Ireland’s biggest business pitching competition, has hit the road in search of the best new business ideas.
It's designed to help the brightest and the best companies to perfect their pitching ahead of the national competition in 2018. In addition, the Voom Bus offers free and exclusive 1-on-1s with leading experts such as LinkedIn, Crowdfunder, Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAEW) and JCDecaux.