Co Kilkenny based Autocoupler has been named the winner of the 2025 AgTechUCD 'One to Watch Award' after completing University College Dublin's (UCD) fourth AgTechUCD Agccelerator Programme.
The patented Autocoupler system allows a loader to attach to any agricultural implement, automatically coupling the loader’s hydraulic circuit to the implement and then locking the implement in place with the loader’s locking system.
Seamus Kenny, founder of Autocoupler, said it was a great honour to accept the award.
"Our next step is to target the agricultural and construction implement manufacture market with our novel system which allows loader operators to change an implement without leaving their seat, in 4 seconds, at the touch of a button," he said.
AgTechUCD, which is part of NovaUCD, is focused on promoting and accelerating the launch and scaling of start-ups and SMEs, in Ireland and internationally, with disruptive innovations in the agtech, agri-food and vettech sectors.
34 start-ups have completed the AgTechUCD Agccelerator Programme to date.
"This programme supports the commercial development of the participating start-ups by helping them to further develop their innovative solutions, enhance their marketplace visibility, attract new customers and investors and build new partnerships at home and further afield," said Gary Ryan, Director, AgTechUCD.
