AgTechUCD is seeking applications from early-stage start-ups with innovative products and services in the AgTech, agri-food, equine and veterinary sectors to join its dedicated accelerator programme, which is now in its fourth year.
The 2024 AgTechUCD Agccelerator Programme, starting this October, is an intensive 12-week hybrid programme.
It includes dedicated business development workshops and investor readiness training, mentoring from industry experts and business advisors, guest speakers and facilitated introductions to AgTechUCD's venture capital and business angel networks.
The in-person workshops will take place at the AgTechUCD Innovation Centre at UCD Lyons Farm in Co Kildare.
Among the 27 start-ups which have completed the AgTechUCD Agccelerator programme over the last three years are Moonsyst, Pitseal and MyGug.
AgTechUCD is focused on promoting and accelerating the launch and scaling of start-ups and SMEs, with disruptive innovations in the AgTech, Agri-food, equine and veterinary sectors, as they build their innovative businesses into leading companies on the global stage.
It also provides additional support such as access to incubation space and to on-farm testing for new products and services.
Its partners include Enterprise Ireland, AIB, The Yield Lab Europe, FBD, IFAC, Thrive/SVG Ventures and support from AgTech Ireland member companies.
David Bowles, Managing Partner of The Yield Lab Europe, said it was delighted to be once again supporting AgTechUCD as they seek exciting early-stage start-ups, with innovative technologies that will lead the way for Ireland to deliver on its sustainability commitments, to join its next Agccelerator Programme starting in October.
"As Europe's leading early-stage sustainable AgTech investor, we have supported the AgTechUCD Agccelerator programme since its inauguration in 2021 and we look forward to continuing working with the AgTechUCD team," he added.
