Irish start-ups pitch for €3.9 million at Prep4Seed Investor Day
11 high-growth start-ups completed the national Prep4Seed programme delivered by the Irish BICs in collaboration with Enterprise Ireland.
Investor Day marked the culmination of the 12-week, investor-readiness programme.
Awards were presented to participants including ‘One To Watch’ and ‘Best Pitch’.
How to Succeed in Raising Early Private Investment
Raising your first round of private investment is one of the most pivotal (and daunting) steps a founder can take. What do investors actually look for? How do you get in front of the right people? And what does the journey really look like once you’re in the room?
Propelor at Dublin Tech Summit 2026
Dublin Tech Summit 2026 brought together thousands of founders, investors, and technology leaders at the RDS. Propelor, co-powering The Accelerate Hub alongside fellow Irish BICs, AxisBIC, Furthr and WestBIC, were proud to be part of it.
START-UPS SUPPORTED BY IRISH BICS RECEIVED €34 MILLION IN FUNDING IN 2025
Start-ups around the country supported by Irish BICs received €34 million in funding in 2025. This was made up of €26.5 million in Innovative High Potential Start-Up funding and €7.5 million in Pre-Seed Start Fund funding.
Global Perspectives, Local Impact
A powerful morning of leadership, collaboration, and founder ambition with Kara Owen, British Ambassador to Ireland.
Ambassador Kara Owen to headline Women in Business Forum.
The morning will feature a fireside conversation with Kara Owen, British Ambassador to Ireland, who will share perspectives from her international diplomatic career.
Propelor & CeADAR Deliver AI Masterclass
Expert speakers share practical AI, cybersecurity and founder insights to help high-potential startups validate and scale faster
Propelor & CeADAR Announce High-Impact AI Masterclass for Startup Founders
Learn how to validate, test, and refine your startup idea using the power of AI.
Building a Bluer Future: Propelor at the BluePoint Consortium in the French Basque Country
Highlights from the consortium meeting driving circular solutions and coastal resilience across Europe.
UnitMode Wins The Big Pitch 2025 at the Theatre Royal, Waterford
Ireland’s brightest startups took to the stage at the Theatre Royal, Waterford, for The Big Pitch 2025. Three exceptional finalists, guided by experienced mentors, pitched live for the €7,500 prize — with UnitMode taking home the top award.