NDRC x Founders Demo Day
The NDRC & Founders Demo Day held at Dogpatch Labs was the biggest and most thrilling Demo Day we've had to date, and a day to remember!
With 15 incredible startups showcasing their innovative companies, this Demo Day was packed with energy. If you missed any of the pitches, don't worry - you can find all the company profiles right here!
Latest News @ NDRC
The most recent news on NDRC Cohort and Alumni. Check out more exciting startup news in our Newsroom
Examfly secures €1.5 seed funding as edtech startup expands to UK
Legitify closes €1.5M seed funding with top investors in tow
Top European angels back SimpleStudy as e-learning startup raises €750K in pre-seed round
DELIVERED BY A NATIONAL NETWORK
Supporting Startups with Global Ambition
Our mission is to help startups succeed at every point of their journey through coaching and mentoring, with a founder-first approach delivered by those who have successfully built and scaled international companies.
Our National Programmes
Accelerator
Investment and world-class mentoring to accelerate Irish and international startups with global ambition.
Pre-Accelerator
Non-equity programme to give early-stage tech entrepreneurs the right support at the right time.
Masterclasses
Sharing global best practices with a broad range of stakeholders across the ecosystem.
“NDRC’s mentorship-driven programmes are delivered by world class experts who can guide and support globally ambitious entrepreneurs.”
Patrick Walsh | CEO & Founder
Entrepreneur-Led, Founder First
Our approach is entrepreneur-led and founder-first, led by our network of former founders who have already succeeded and failed at startups.
We offer practical, hands-on mentorship and support from seasoned founders to help globally ambitious entrepreneurs build and grow their business.
“As an NDRC alumni I'm delighted to continue my journey as part of an integrated community with Dogpatch and its regional partners. Their support to help us fund, sell, hire and scale has been a major asset.”
Ann Hunt | CEO & Founder
Our Community
You’ll join a supportive community of nationally and internationally recognised startups.
…and many more.
Our Locations
Each hub is deeply embedded in their own local ecosystem, with the right supports for your specific needs.
Dogpatch Labs
Dublin
Portershed
Galway
Republic of Work
Cork
RDI Hub
Kerry
“Providing early stage entrepreneurial support at a local level will unlock significant economic value across the island of Ireland.”
Mary Rodgers | CEO Portershed
What We Offer
Workshops
Office hours, Hackathons, Bootcamps and Accelerators led by entrepreneurs
Mentoring
Expert mentors including top entrepreneurs, VCs, industry experts and thought leaders
Networking
Access to the global NDRC network of investors, corporate partners, and potential customers.
Funding
Founder friendly investment with support from the top five VCs on fundraising best practice
Community
12 months membership as part of a community of entrepreneurs around Ireland
Travel
Global trips for a global mindset, with demo days and hotdesking in 50+ countries
Investing in People And The Future
We partner for the long term. We work alongside our portfolio companies every step of the way to maximise success.
We also work with some of the top VCs in Ireland to provide expert support and best practices on everything from term sheets to fundraising strategy.
