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Today NDRC celebrates three years of helping build a thriving startup ecosystem in Ireland. Highlights 🌟 €56m raised by NDRC startups ​​🌟 €180m raised by entire portfolio 🌟 650+ new jobs created 🌟 30% women-led / co-led investments Read full report ndrc.ie/impact-report-…

Congrats to @TalioAi on a $1M raise led by Barry Connolly (exited Fulfil to Ferrero) for its AI platform: helping businesses spot profitability trends in the food and beverage industry. Co-Founders Oran and Ciaran first met, identified a massive data problem in F&B, and secured…

Over 1.3Bn people with disabilities face digital barriers every day. @Dev_A11y (NDRC H2 '24) is raising the bar for digital inclusion with its accessibility platform, helping developers build products designed to work for everyone. And now digital inclusion is mandatory, not…

Thomas and Karl (@StoreHeroApp) did it. Matt and Conor (@CytidelSec) did it. Jake, Connor, and JD (Jarvio) did it. All three of these startups joined the NDRC Pre-Accelerator. All three startups have since raised millions in investment. Ready to stress-test your idea and build…

You can build a startup from anywhere — just ask COLATA founders from Skibbereen. Kieran Collins & Fiona Ryan are using AI to predict injuries + boost performance for elite GAA & Premier League teams. Want to hit milestones like theirs? Apply by July 25: ndrc.click/ctr

NDRC Accelerator ‘25 cohort, Source, raised $1.4m pre-seed led by @SquarePegCap, with backing from ex-@stripe CTO & Xtripe angels. Its AI platform plugs straight into email, Excel & ERPs to tell retailers exactly what to reorder and when. @businessposthq: ndrc.click/cad8e2

You’ve heard of the Mom Test. @TimbiEu's founder @nicole_bonamici went further. The NDRC Pre-Accelerator pushed her team to do more customer discovery than they thought humanly possible—and it worked. Want validation, not assumptions? Apply Now: ndrc.click/ctr

B2B companies burn cash on marketing that doesn’t convert. @glitch_ads, founded by Aisling Browne & Kingsley Kelly in the NDRC-backed Founders accelerator at @DogpatchLabs, is building AI-powered marketing for lean, fast-growing teams. No agency price tag. More via @IrishTimes:…

From lonely founder to an oversubscribed €500K round - NDRC alum GoChallenge is proof of what startup drive looks like. “The NDRC Pre-Accelerator gave me peers, mentors & weekly momentum.” – John Barron, Co-Founder. Ready to hit your early-stage startup milestones at NDRC.…

Jarvio joined the 2025 Accelerator cohort in May and they’ve just closed a €1.5M round. Its one-prompt AI unifies Amazon-seller workflows. 650+ brands already wait-listed for early access. Backed by execs from Amazon, Target & Meta + HBAN angels and more. Read more via…

“I haven’t raised yet.” “I only have a few customers.” “I’m still figuring it out…” Good. That’s exactly when to apply to the NDRC Pre-Accelerator. You don’t need: — A full team (solo founders welcome) — A polished pitch deck — Revenue — To be Dublin-based (it’s virtual)…

Early exposure to globally successful Irish founders @DesTraynor (@intercom) & Luke Mackey (@kota_benefits) urging @joinpatch_ teens to build real products. “You’ve 7 weeks. Lovable hit $2bn in 12. Don’t play with startups—build.” – Des Patch is backed by @Stripe, @OpenAI +…

An exciting day at RDI Hub hosting the @NDRC_hq Pre-Accelerator Showcase Day last Friday🚀 20 ambitious startups took to the stage to pitch.💡 The next Pre-Accelerator will be operated by @portershed, apply here: ndrc.click/zku @dogpatchlabs @republicofwork

Construction is booming. Hiring is broken. But one founder from Mayo is changing that — without a tech background. From Office Hours, to Startup Sprint, to Pre-Accelerator, Laura Colleran now works with some of Ireland's biggest construction firms. Apply ndrc.click/ctr

Applications for Founder Labs close today at 5pm. If you are undecided if now is the time for you to make that leap, there is no downside to putting an application in :) claude.ai/public/artifac…

Just 1 hour to go! Investors — Curious what’s next in Irish tech? Catch these pre-seed startups live from @RDIhubIreland at 12PM today. Early traction. High conviction founders. More below

“That fireside changed how I think about what I’m building - and who I’m building it for.” Changing trajectories of builders at NDRC Founder Weekend @portershed. @ByoWave founder journey, pitches, full roster of NDRC mentors, and more. Relive the weekend ndrc.ie/blog/the-weeke…

Your time is valuable. We make every interaction count. In just six weeks at the NDRC Pre-Accelerator. Tailored for busy builders: flexible mentor check-ins, evening workshops, an on-demand learning portal, and much more. Apply Now: ndrc.click/c60841 CC: @portershed

Day 2 is in full swing here at @portershed for Founder Weekend. "The best pitch scripts feel like the trailer to a movie." That line from Dushyant Singh hit home this morning, because that’s exactly what today is about: storytelling with purpose. The energy is dialled up,…

Founder Weekend at @portershed in full effect! Excited to see what ideas come to life over the next two days! @RDIhubIreland | @republicofwork | @dogpatchlabs

Skip the what-ifs. NDRC Founder Weekend is where it’s at if you’re serious about building a startup. And we’re just days away from the next one. Budding founders—Galway's @portershed is the place to be this weekend. Got your ticket? @ConnachtTribune ✍️ connachttribune.ie/aspiring-entre…