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Ireland's first sustainability accelerator backed by Bord na Mona. Supports renewable energy, waste upcycling, and sustainable products with mentorship, field trials, and stipends. Scope: National.
Founded 1994. Multi-stage investor in ICT and healthcare with a long track record in Irish technology.
Operating since 1999. Venture capital arm of Allied Irish Banks providing early-stage equity, growth capital, and bridge financing to Irish startups and SMEs. Support: equity funding, banking services, financial advisory. Scope: National.
Focuses on robotics and IoT hardware startups, providing prototyping support, manufacturing connections, and seed capital. Notable involvement includes a robotics startup acquired by a major US firm. Scope: National. Website: not public.
Founded 2004. Growth investor focused on deep tech, semiconductors, and enterprise hardware with a global footprint.
Non-profit accelerator hub from Dublin City University running programs like Propeller and Female High Fliers. Support: office space, mentoring, entrepreneurship training courses, and access to DCU research and talent. Scope: National.
The DCU Ryan Academy for Entrepreneurship is a not-for-profit startup support organization in Dublin, affiliated with Dublin City University and founded with philanthropic support from the Ryan family (of Ryanair fame). Since its establishment in 2010, the Ryan Academy has become a hub for accelerator programs, entrepreneurship training, and ecosystem initiatives in Ireland. It operates from DCU’s Innovation Campus and focuses on early-stage startups as well as fostering entrepreneurial skills among students and the general public. Two flagship programs define the Academy: Propeller Accelerator, which was one of Ireland’s first seed accelerators (launched 2011, focused on tech startups), and the Female High Fliers program, an accelerator exclusively for women-led startups. Through these, the Academy has accelerated dozens of startups – alumni include fintech startup CurrencyFair and data startup Logentries, both of which achieved successful exits. Startups accepted into Ryan Academy programs receive pre-seed funding (up to €30k), office space, mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs, and investor introductions. The Academy also provides entrepreneurship training courses, both at DCU (to students via modules) and to the wider community via short courses. Uniquely, the Ryan Academy blends academic and practical aspects: participants can tap into DCU research expertise while getting hands-on workshops by industry practitioners. The Academy actively engages in EU projects and networks, e.g. it led the INSPIRE program to support immigrant entrepreneurs and partnered on the Startup Europe initiative. Impact-wise, the DCU Ryan Academy has supported over 500 entrepreneurs and helped secure follow-on funding for many. It is credited with improving diversity in Ireland’s startup scene (through Female High Fliers) and championing social entrepreneurship as well. Alumni like Boxever (AI in travel, acquired by Sitecore) got early support at Ryan Academy. With its mission to “develop Ireland’s next generation of entrepreneurs,” the Academy plays a pivotal role in the ecosystem. It effectively acts as a “support organization” bridging academia, industry, and startup community – offering not just programs but also research, events, and policy input to grow Ireland’s innovation capacity.
Founded 1994. Early-stage VC investing in enterprise and consumer technology in Ireland and the UK.
Startup Network Europe evening AI conference at the Convention Centre Dublin with talks and networking.
Organizer of Dublin Tech Summit, bringing global founders, investors, and enterprises to Ireland's flagship tech event.
Ireland's flagship tech conference organized by Dublin Tech Summit. Next edition: May 27-28, 2026 in Dublin.
Multi-family office operating syndicated investments in high-growth Irish startups.
Founded 2008. Specialist VC investing in biotech, pharma, and medical devices with a transatlantic presence.
Launched 2012. Seed fund bridging Europe and the US with a focus on B2B software and global go-to-market support.
Early-stage fund rebranded from DBIC Ventures in 2022, backing Irish software and deep tech startups.
Opened 2007. Provides office space, mentorship, and links to Limerick's industry network for medtech, biotech, and digital media startups; supported 50+ firms. Notable alumni include Stokes Bio. Scope: Regional (Mid-West Ireland).
Specialized accelerator (since 2018) for aquaculture and alternative seafood startups with ~USD 100K investment, mentorship, and pilot opportunities in global aquaculture facilities. Programs run in Ireland, Norway, and Hawaii. Scope: International.
Founded 2002. Manager of the Bank of Ireland Seed and Growth Funds, backing regional Irish startups and university spin-outs.
Running since 2014. Global fintech accelerator, equity-free six-month program (mostly virtual) providing access to Mastercard clients and partners. Supported 60+ fintech and digital asset companies; notable alumni include Divide (acquired by Google). Scope: International.
Fintech and insurtech fund with a significant Dublin presence investing in Europe and North America.
Enterprise Ireland's national entrepreneur development program offering mentorship, training, and a EUR 15,000 stipend during the six-month Phase 2. Delivered across 18 regional centers; alumni include FeedHenry. Scope: National.
NovaUCD is the innovation and startup incubator of University College Dublin (UCD), one of Ireland’s premier research universities. Established in 2003 on UCD’s Belfield campus, NovaUCD provides a supportive environment for knowledge-intensive startups, particularly those arising from university research in life sciences, engineering, and ICT. The center offers modern incubation facilities, including lab space, prototype workshops, and offices set in a historic Georgian building refurbished for innovation. NovaUCD runs a 9-month VentureLaunch accelerator program to help researchers and students validate business ideas, build teams, and refine commercialization strategy. Startups benefit from UCD’s resources – access to faculty experts, graduate talent, and sometimes use of specialized equipment (for biotech, etc.). Over nearly two decades, NovaUCD has supported 450+ companies. Alumni include Evolution (Bio) – a UCD bioinformatics spin-out acquired by Evotec, Logentries (cloud logging, acquired by Rapid7 for $68M), and Equinome (equine genomics, acquired by Plusvital). These successes underscore NovaUCD’s strength in turning academic excellence into enterprise. A hallmark is its focus on knowledge transfer: NovaUCD works closely with UCD’s tech transfer office, so startups often license university patents or software as a basis. The incubator also facilitates seed funding through networks like Halo Business Angel Network (HBAN) and University Bridge Fund (a college-focused VC). The Irish government and Enterprise Ireland are key backers, aligning NovaUCD with national goals to foster high-tech industry. The incubator has expanded physically too – in 2022, it opened “AgTech UCD” on UCD’s Lyons farm for agri-tech startups, reflecting an effort to specialize. NovaUCD contributes hugely to Dublin’s startup scene, connecting academic founders with industry mentors and investors. Each year it hosts the UCD VentureLaunch Competition awarding cash prizes to the most promising spin-outs. Notably, NovaUCD companies have raised over €760M in capital and created thousands of jobs in Ireland. By offering an “on-campus home” for entrepreneurs, NovaUCD helps ensure that Ireland’s top research doesn’t just stay on paper, but translates into impactful businesses – from lifesaving medical devices to groundbreaking software – driving innovation and economic growth.
Founded 2002. Life sciences VC investing in biotech, medtech, and diagnostics across Europe.
Organizer of the Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition in Dublin.
Science and technology exhibition and competition for secondary school students, showcasing hundreds of STEM projects.
Founded 2017 by Alltech. Three-month agritech accelerator focused on nutrition, animal health, robotics, and AI; provides access to Alltech's global network, mentoring, and pilot opportunities on farms. Scope: International.