Latest News @ NDRC
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Glitch raises €2M seed to give lean teams a strategic voice in digital advertising
Irish Times (Nov, 2025)
Meta-Flux lands $2M to accelerate drug development with AI "biologist"
Tech.eu (Oct, 2025)
DevAlly secures €2M to help companies meet global accessibility standards
TechCrunch (Oct, 2025)
Barespace raises €2.9M to scale operating system for the beauty industry
Irish Times (Sept , 2025)
Nory raises $37M to scale its AI-powered ops platform for restaurants
Business Post (Sept, 2025)
17-year-old’s agentic AI startup ‘Source’ raises $1.4M to automate retail procurement
Forbes Australia (July , 2025)
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 (Exited)
Our Community
You’ll join a supportive community of nationally and internationally recognised startups.
…and many more.
Delivered by a National Network
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
Access founder-led masterclasses, office hours, hackathons, and accelerator programmes supporting 350+ founders annually.
Mentoring
Work directly with 200+ top-tier mentors including successful founders, operators, investors, and industry leaders.
Networking
Connect with Ireland’s leading startup network, including 50+ VC firms and global investor connections across Europe, the US, and beyond.
Funding
€100k founder-friendly uncapped SAFE investment, with fundraising support from top Irish and international VCs.
Community
Join a national founder community spanning Dublin, Galway, Cork, and Kerry, with 12 months membership at Dogpatch Labs.
Travel
Access international startup hubs, investor networks, Demo Days, and workspace opportunities across 50+ global locations.
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.
NDRC has a strong network of national & international VCs that support startups to raise follow-on capital
Our National VC Community
Our International VC Community
