Today NDRC celebrates three years of helping build a thriving startup ecosystem in Ireland - supporting thousands of founders and hundreds of companies. Some of the highlights so far? 🌟 €56m raised by NDRC startups 🌟 €180m raised by the entire portfolio 🌟 650 new jobs created in Ireland 🌟 30% women-led or co-led investments We’re also proud to announce a 2-year contract extension to continue supporting entrepreneurs and their ambition to make Ireland the best place in Europe to build a startup company, with thanks to the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications. This has been a collective effort powered by partner hubs Dogpatch Labs (Dublin), PorterShed (Galway), RDI Hub (Kerry) and Republic of Work (Cork), and supported by an invaluable network of passionate ecosystem builders at home and on an international scale, from VCs to corporate partners, to universities, mentors and speakers. This wouldn’t be possible without each one of you. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eh96cv2a
NDRC
Investment Management
North Wall Quay, Dublin 3 9,388 followers
Ireland's national startup accelerator programme, powered by Dogpatch Labs and its regional hub partners.
About us
The NDRC is Ireland’s national startup accelerator programme for globally ambitious entrepreneurs, powered by Dogpatch Labs in partnership with Portershed, RDI Hub, and Republic of Work. We help startups to succeed at every stage of their journey through coaching and mentoring, with a founder-first approach delivered by international experts. NDRC early stage supports including Office Hours and Founder Weekend to give founders early feedback on their idea, and help them navigate the ecosystem quickly. Our Pre-Accelerator programmes help develop and structure a startup idea to raise investment and reach accelerator-readiness. The national NDRC Accelerator @ Dogpatch Labs offers €100k founder-friendly investment using a SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) with mentorship from 40 successful entrepreneurs and weekly coaching from Entrepreneurs in Residence. Additional value-adds include tailored supports, 12 months of space at Dogpatch Labs, €500k perks, post-accelerator support and more. Our Masterclass Series educates members of the ecosystem such as startup hubs, corporates, and Government agencies on how to support startup teams with significant scale potential.
- Website
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http://www.ndrc.ie/
External link for NDRC
- Industry
- Investment Management
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- North Wall Quay, Dublin 3
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2006
- Specialties
- Collaborative Innovation, Early stage investment, Digital ventures, Startup, Technology accelerator, Venture investment, Innovation, startups, VC, Accelerator, pre-accelerator, entrepreneurship, Irish startups, Irish Entrepreneurship, and scaleups
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Dogpatch Labs
The CHQ Building
North Wall Quay, Dublin 3 D01 Y6H7, IE
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Eyre Square
Galway, County Galway H91, IE
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12 S Mall, Street
Cork, T12 RD43, IE
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Killarney Rd, Anglont
Killorglin, Co. Kerry V93 KP68, IE
Employees at NDRC
Updates
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The Tines founder, Eoin Hinchy, never aspired to be a founder, but built a workflow solution fueled by a problem his cybersecurity team was having. "There should be no limit to how much time you should spend thinking about or talking to customers. Be obsessed with the product that solves a real problem that customers want." How obsessed are you with solving your customers' problems? Have you ever changed course based on customer feedback? #CustomerObsession #Innovation #StartupJourney #Tines Menno Axt I Malaika Judd I Reta Octania Lizzy Hayashida I Lorraine E. Curham I Ian Browne I Maeve Lyons I Kerry MacConnell I Nnenna Claire Akamnonu I Nigel Moran I André Balico I Gearoid Kearney I Andy McManagan I Dushyant Singh
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Want to become a startups not-so-secret weapon? Behind every successful tech startup lies a great mentor - this could be you. Join our upcoming #Masterclass on August 28th to learn from international thought leaders on mentoring principles, structuring a session, and making an impact. Whether you’re new to the startup world and want to learn, or a veteran mentor looking to brush up your mentoring skills, this interactive 2-hour session has got something for everyone. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eQjhmicF
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Heard about the incoming European Accessibility Act? The countdown is on for the ‘GDPR of digital accessibility’ and our #Accelerator cohort startup DevA11y is ahead of the curve with its AI-powered platform, and is here to tell you why you should care, and how it can help you build accessible apps and websites. We sit down with the founders Cormac Chisholm and Patrick Guiney-Fox to hear more about how they’re expanding the interest for the people it’s left behind with DevA11y. Read the blog: https://lnkd.in/gxPzrSJd
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Want to scratch that startup itch? Now’s your chance to explore that idea on a napkin, with the help of expert entrepreneurial mentors at the next NDRC #FounderWeekend in Galway’s PorterShed this September 21-22. No idea? No problem. Join a team over the weekend and grow your startup network. Apply before September 15th 👉 https://lnkd.in/ePP-VTRJ
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Lunchtime listening: Cormac and Patrick of DevA11y, one of the six startups in our current NDRC Accelerator cohort, feature on Adrian Weckler's latest The Big Tech Show podcast about their plans to transform digital accessibility for businesses. Titled "No money, no holidays, no sick pay - welcome to the life of a startup" - this one is worth a listen. Link in the comments below
We had a wonderful opportunity this week to sit down with the Irish Independent on The Big Tech Show to chat about DevA11y and taking the leap to starting our own business!
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Earlier today, NDRC Director, Lizzy Hayashida led a captivating Masterclass on Startup accounting, streamed live from Dogpatch Labs. The virtual audience was incredibly engaged with insightful questions that we hope were answered for you! Missed out on this session? Don't worry! Keep an eye on the NDRC website for the next sessions. The next Masterclass, "How to Become a World-Class Mentor," is on August 28th from 09:00 - 11:30. Whether you're part of a startup hub, a corporate team, or a seasoned professional keen to elevate your mentoring skills, this session is designed just for you. Learn More> https://lnkd.in/dR2FdtG
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NDRC Programme Associate, Andy McManagan shares his thoughts on the Startup Landscape in Ireland with Jon Harrison from the goosed.ie Podcast. If you're an aspiring entrepreneur or an early stage tech founder, this is a must-listen, Andy discusses the wealth of knowledge and assistance NDRC can offer. Whether it's refining your business model or connecting with seasoned entrepreneurs, NDRC is here to guide you every step of the way. A crucial resource for any startup is a supportive community, and Andy outlines how you can tap into a network of experts all ready to help you. Listen now>> Episode: Nurturing Irish Startups https://lnkd.in/eUviv_Zg South East Andy McManagan South West Gearoid Kearney North East Joe Gorman North West Dushyant Singh Lizzy Hayashida I Lorraine E. Curham I Ian Browne I Reta Octania I Maeve Lyons I Kerry MacConnell I Nnenna Claire Akamnonu I Nigel Moran I André Balico I Malaika Judd I Menno Axt
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NDRC reposted this
Calling all coders, entrepreneurs, data geeks and AI enthusiasts to SIGN UP NOW for TechIreland's National AI Challenge. This is a one-week neo hackathon to build your solutions or plans inspired by the philosophy of 'AI Here for Good'. Win prizes, and a chance to showcase your project to senior leaders from the likes of Boston Scientific, Fexco, Google, Jaguar Land Rover, OpenAI and 100 experts and investors. You will be provided access to an AI Studio, ChatGPT-4o, Gemini and free workspace in Dogpatch Labs for a week from Mon 26th to Fri 30th August. Register now for free: https://bit.ly/4fmUOBb #TechIrelandAI2024 #AIForGoodHackathon #NeoAIChallenge #CodeInnovateWin #AI #AIhackathon
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NDRC reposted this
Dogpatch Labs startup member HiiKER: The Hiking Maps App and Coillte, Ireland's semi-state forestry company and leading provider of outdoor recreation, are delighted to announce a new pilot programme for local and visiting outdoor enthusiasts to experience Coillte forests. Founder Paul Finlay first met Coillte at the #2050Accelerator where it first piloted its tech. Together they’re now launching interactive Irish forest maps for all Hiiker app users to explore selected Coillte forests in Kerry, Dublin, Galway, Kildare, and Cork. https://lnkd.in/e6vmg3sR Elizabeth Fingleton I David Power I Róisín Murphy I Ashley Shak
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