Ireland startup ecosystem
Ireland's combination of an English-speaking workforce, favourable tax regime, and deep ties to the US tech sector have made Dublin a European headquarters for many global tech companies. The resulting talent pool and corporate partnerships create a fertile environment for B2B SaaS, fintech, and enterprise startups, supported by Enterprise Ireland's active grant programs. The directory currently lists 90 organisations across 9 cities.
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Manus Rogan
Managing Partner and co-founder of Fountain Healthcare Partners, Ireland's largest dedicated life-sciences fund, which he established in 2008 after a career at Elan and GlaxoSmithKline. He has led biotech investments behind exits including Inflazome (Roche) and Calypso Biotech (Novartis).
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Mastercard Start Path
Mastercard Start Path is Mastercard's flagship global startup engagement programme, launched in 2014 to connect high-growth fintechs with Mastercard's commercial network, mentorship and co-innovation resources. Unlike traditional equity accelerators it takes no equity and charges no fees; selected startups gain access to Mastercard's ecosystem of 150M+ merchants, thousands of banking partners and billions of cards. Dublin — Mastercard's sole European Technology Hub, with 2,000+ staff — anchors the programme's European engagement. The programme runs rolling cohorts of five to fifteen startups across specialised tracks including Emerging Fintech, Acceptance, Blockchain & Digital Assets, Open Finance, Small Business, Security Solutions and the newest Agentic Commerce track (added 2026). Since inception it has engaged more than 500 startups from 60+ countries, whose alumni have raised over $25bn in follow-on capital. Notable alumni include unicorns Revolut and Thought Machine (UK), Razorpay and Zeta (India) and Airwallex, alongside European fintechs such as Doconomy (Sweden) and Irish fraud-prevention startup Urban Fox.
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Medical Technology Ireland 2026
Ninth edition of Europe's second-largest medical device design and manufacturing show at Galway Racecourse. Features a conference programme, Women in MedTech Forum and German Pavilion across 300+ MedTech companies in Ireland's MedTech capital.
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National Ploughing Association
The National Ploughing Association (NPA) is the organiser of Ireland's National Ploughing Championships, Europe's largest outdoor trade exhibition attracting over 240,000 visitors annually. Founded in 1931 and headquartered in Fallaghmore, Athy, Co. Kildare, the NPA co-hosts the Enterprise Ireland Innovation Arena as part of the Championships, providing the venue and event infrastructure at Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly each September.
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NDRC
NDRC (National Digital Research Centre) was originally established in 2007 as an Irish state-backed digital research and accelerator body affiliated with a consortium of Irish universities. From 2020 it transitioned to a new operator — Dogpatch Labs and regional partners — under a contract worth up to €17 million, delivering pre-seed funding and mentorship-driven accelerator programmes across Dublin, Galway, Cork, and Kerry. The programme has been extended to the end of 2026, with Enterprise Ireland planning a successor National Accelerator Platform starting in 2026.
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Neurent Medical
Neurent Medical is a Galway-based medtech company developing the NEUROMARK device, which uses proprietary Impedance Controlled Radiofrequency technology to target overactive posterior nasal nerves and treat chronic rhinitis — a condition affecting over 500 million people globally. Founded in 2015, the company closed an oversubscribed €62.5 million Series C in February 2026, led by MVM Partners with participation from Sofinnova Partners, EQT Life Sciences, Atlantic Bridge, and Enterprise Ireland, bringing total funding to over €100 million.
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Neuromod Devices
Medical-device company developing bimodal neuromodulation technology. Its flagship product Lenire is the first FDA-approved bimodal neuromodulation tinnitus treatment, available in 130+ clinics across the US and Europe. Founded 2010.
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New Frontiers
New Frontiers is Enterprise Ireland's nationwide startup incubation and funding programme, delivered through partner universities and institutes of technology across Ireland. It supports early-stage founders with innovative, scalable business ideas through structured phases of training, mentoring, workspace and a stipend, helping them build revenue-generating companies.
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NovaUCD
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.
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Nuitée
Nuitée is a travel technology company providing API infrastructure for hotel connectivity and distribution, acting as a link between accommodation providers and demand partners. Headquartered in Dublin, with additional offices in Spain, Morocco, the UK and the US, it offers product families spanning distribution and booking solutions, APIs and whitelabel services, and hotel data mapping. Its platform enables hotels, airlines, travel agencies and app developers to build travel and booking solutions, including AI-driven workflows for booking, pricing and distribution. The company was founded by Med Benmansour (CEO), Said Rkaibi and Olivier Dheur, and raised a $48 million Series A round led by Accel.
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Provizio
Develops AI radar-perception software (Software Defined Radar, 5D Perception) for automotive safety and autonomous driving, offering a LiDAR-free ADAS alternative plus off-road, smart-city and drone-detection uses. Founded 2019.
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SaaStock 2026
Europe's leading SaaS conference in Dublin, bringing 4,000+ SaaS founders, operators, and investors to the RDS. Deep-dive content on product-led growth, pricing, expansion revenue, and go-to-market strategy, with a dedicated Founder+ track and investor meetups. One of the best places to meet European B2B SaaS buyers and operators. Tickets EUR 500-1,500.
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Seroba Life Sciences
Seroba Life Sciences is a Dublin-based healthcare venture capital firm founded in 2002, investing in biotech, medical devices, and diagnostics across Europe with a focus on companies emerging from strong clinical and scientific foundations. The firm manages over EUR 300M and typically invests EUR 2-10M at Series A and B, taking board seats and providing strategic guidance on regulatory strategy and commercialization. Seroba has backed companies including Mainstay Medical, Aerogen, and Fire1, leveraging Ireland's deep life sciences talent pool and its proximity to major pharma and medtech multinationals headquartered in the country.
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Shay Garvey
Co-founder of Frontline Ventures and one of Ireland's most experienced technology investors. A veteran of the Irish venture scene, he has backed B2B software companies across multiple fund cycles and now serves the firm as a Partner Emeritus.
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SREcon26 EMEA 2026
USENIX's SREcon Europe/Middle East/Africa is held at the Convention Centre Dublin for site reliability and production engineers. The conference features interactive learning sessions, demonstrations, keynotes and panels on building and operating large-scale, reliable systems.
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Start-up Gathering Ireland 2026
A week-long series of 50+ startup events across Ireland organized by Enterprise Ireland and local partners. Events span Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick with workshops, pitch competitions, and networking with Ireland's deep pool of multinational tech companies. Most events are free.
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Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition
Ireland's premier science and technology exhibition for secondary school students, running for over 60 years. The BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (now Stripe-sponsored) fosters innovation and scientific discovery, attracting thousands of student projects and serving as a pipeline for Ireland's next generation of tech entrepreneurs and researchers.
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Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2026
Ireland's premier science and technology exhibition for secondary school students, attracting 500+ projects and major media coverage annually. Sponsored by Stripe, it fosters early scientific discovery and innovation. Relevant for EdTech and STEM startups seeking brand visibility and community engagement with Ireland's next generation of founders.
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Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2027
Ireland's largest science and technology competition for secondary school students runs for four days in Dublin, 6-9 January 2027. Founded in 1965, it draws thousands of project submissions each year, with about 500 selected for the exhibition floor and judged by expert panels. The event ends with an awards ceremony naming the overall Young Scientist & Technologist of the Year, with a top prize of EUR 10,000.
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Tech Industry Alliance TechFest 2026
The South-West of Ireland's leading technology conference, convening technology leaders, policymakers, and SME decision-makers around AI and emerging-tech adoption. A practical regional venue for founders selling into Munster's SME base.
