Accelerator

The NDRC Accelerator combines the speed of a VC fund with the support and platform of an accelerator. It offers founder-friendly investment with highly personalized mentoring from over 40 proven entrepreneurs and dedicated Entrepreneurs in Residence. Value-adds include tailored supports, investor lunches, 12 months free office space at Dogpatch Labs, €500k in software perks, post-accelerator support, and international passporting which provides access to a global network of 50+ startup hubs and free hot-desking space in major cities. The program culminates in an in-person, closed-door Demo Day for exposure to investors. Investment is €100k per startup using a 'founder friendly' uncapped SAFE with a 20% discount, divided into two installments (€50k at the start, €50k upon completion of a goal). It operates in a hybrid fashion, with 3 “core” weeks on-site at Dogpatch Labs in Dublin and the rest virtually. NDRC is looking for founders building global solutions, typically at the pre-seed investment stage, developing or testing an early product/MVP with some early proof-points, and with a team possessing unique insights or competency in their domain. Non-Irish startups can apply if they have a strong intent to relocate to or incorporate in Ireland.