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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.

One Week to Go: Final Countdown to The Big Pitch 2025

The countdown is on: The Big Pitch 2025 takes place in just one week’s time, on Tuesday, 4th November, at the Theatre Royal, Waterford.

Finalists Announced for The Big Pitch 2025

Propelor has announced the three finalists for The Big Pitch 2025.
deline8, UnitMode, and Mór Taste will compete live for the €7,500 prize at the Theatre Royal, Waterford, on 4th November.

Irish BICs launch NextWave: a national accelerator for women founders delivered on behalf of Enterprise Ireland

Validate, build and scale with confidence in NextWave – a 10-week accelerator for women founders delivered nationally by the Irish BICs with Enterprise Ireland.

Prep4Seed Accelerator kicks off in Kilkenny

13 high-growth start-ups selected to complete Prep4Seed – a 12 week intensive Investor Readiness programme delivered by the Irish BICs in collaboration with Enterprise Ireland.

The Big Pitch 2025: Applications Now Open

Applications are now open for The Big Pitch 2025, Propelor’s flagship startup competition. Finalists will receive expert mentorship and compete on stage for a €7,500 prize. Find out more and apply before 30th September.

Impact Report: Irish BICs Engage with more than 1,000 New Clients Between 2022 and 2024

Irish BICs ( Business Innovation Centres) which support Startups to access funding, mentorship and specialised resources have launched their Impact Report. This is the first time the four BICs from around Ireland have come together to launch a combined report.