Pre-Accelerator

This fully virtual, 6-week programme is designed to help founders validate their idea, refine their pitch, and connect with an incredible network of fellow founders. It provides a structured syllabus, mentors tailored to needs, and speakers who share insights. Weekly sessions cover customer development, product roadmap, pitch refinement, crafting a compelling narrative, market validation, go-to-market strategies, financial modeling & market sizing, and understanding funding options. The program includes Fireside Chats, Mentoring, weekly Check-Ins with regional team leads, Workshops, and Breakout Sessions. It culminates in a Showcase Day where founders pitch their ideas to investors and entrepreneurs. The program is free of cost and does not provide funding directly but prepares startups for funding conversations and accelerator applications. Eligibility requires the company or at least one co-founder to be based in Ireland, with technology at the core of its solutions, and activities must not relate to gambling, adult entertainment, tobacco, or military sectors. The majority of the program is delivered virtually, but there are three in-person sessions (a cohort kick-off, a midpoint meetup, and a Showcase Day watch party) held at the lead hub.