Dogpatch Labs

We are absolutely delighted to announce that Dogpatch Labs has been recognised in the Top 20 of Europe's Leading Start-up Hubs 2025 list and ranked number 1 in Ireland! Out of 150 start-up hubs across 38 European countries, the ranking was based on alumni success, expert evaluations, and overall track record. (Published by Financial Times, Sifted and Statista). A massive THANK YOU to all the founders and alumni members who took part in the survey. Your insightful feedback has played a pivotal role in highlighting our efforts and the results we've achieved together. We also want to extend our gratitude to all of our ecosystem partners. Your support and collaboration have been instrumental in creating an environment where startups can truly thrive. And, of course, a huge comhghairdeas to all of our team who have helped to shape Dogpatch Labs over the last decade. Your relentless drive and passion are at the very heart of our success! https://lnkd.in/euWdtQAn

This week, we kicked off Core Phase 1 of the 2050 Accelerator — and the startups in our 2025 cohort hit the ground running. Over five packed days at Dogpatch Labs, these founders didn’t just talk innovation — they built momentum. Here's a glimpse at what went down: - Pilot alignment sessions with champions from ESB, Kerry Dairy Ireland, and Coillte, exploring real-world applications of breakthrough solutions. - Deep dives with internal experts, unpacking the complexity behind each partner challenge. - A raw fireside chat with our Entrepreneur in Residence hugh reynolds, who reminded us to: “Step back and check your assumptions. Make sure you have a deep understanding of your customer.” - A standout legal session with the brilliant Majella Crennan, making legal strategy not just digestible, but actually enjoyable. - Fresh perspectives on fundraising in the EU vs the US from our own Lizzy Hayashida. - And a powerful session on VC strategy with Jamie Rowles of Regeneration.VC, helping guide funding journeys with clarity and purpose. Through these collaborative conversations, startups are now shaping pilot projects that can drive real measurable change. As Etienne Louvet from IONA put it: “Without the Accelerator, it might have taken a year to build these relationships. Instead, we were plugged into meaningful conversations within weeks. That kind of speed and access can make or break a startup’s ability to scale.” We're proud to be creating those connections and can’t wait to welcome the cohort back in May for Core Phase 2. Want to see who’s in the room? Check out our 2025 Cohort Lookbook on our website to meet the innovators pushing sustainability forward: https://lnkd.in/e4JN5qbu Andrew Sowter | Shaun Moore | Fengru L. | Jonny Miller | Brett Harrison | Mark K. | Aletta Schnitzler Kenneth Joyce | Seamus Ryan | Geraldine Moloney | Zita McCarthy | James O'Connell | David Hurley | David Feeney

We are thrilled to announce that our very own Associate Director, Mark Farrelly, has been named a Rising Star Under 30 finalist in the Irish Investor Awards 2025. Check out the full list of finalists here: https://lnkd.in/gd4rwzDQ and good luck to all! Forvis Mazars Group I Irish Investor Awards #IrishInvestorAwards #angelinvesting #Leadership #Investing #AwardFinalist

Biotech innovator Fengru and scientific entrepreneur Aletta join the Dogpatch Labs startup community as part of the latest 2050 Accelerator cohort. Welcome to TurtleTree co-founders—excited to get you connected.

Connecting ElevenLabs, the people behind the world's first ultra-realistic text-to-speech model, which recently closed a $180M Series C at a $3.3bn valuation, with the Irish tech ecosystem last night at 'Future of AI Agents'. What did you miss? Live demos of ElevenLabs tech in action, product demos from Irish founders Conor Moules of Barespace.io and Shane Garry of Learn Lingo and how they’re leveraging voice AI in their startups, plus an exclusive fireside with ElevenLabs GTM Europe Stan Massueras, AI expert and Jentic co-founder Sean Blanchfield, and founder Shane Garry. With the event oversubscribed, we know not everyone could make it. Here’s our take: * Voice is a major unlock for new startups * All startups can build super fast using voice technology * Every demo was built in less than 2 weeks, with 2 of them built in less than 24 hours—so why can't your startup? Great to welcome Stan, and the ElevenLabs team to Dogpatch Labs, and get you connected with Ireland’s top builders. Are you building in the voice, audio, or language AI space? Get involved in the conversation below. Follow us for first access to future tech events like these. Gabriel Lopez | Jonathan Chemouny | Marissa Loren | Menno Axt

Who doesn't love the David versus Goliath story? Today’s funding announcement of Dogpatch Labs member Duneolas, which raised €1.4 million in seed investment, illustrates the agility of a startup versus the industry leader. Duneolas’ platform is developed with direct input from General Practitioners (GPs) around Ireland, creating a user-first software that is flexible to GPs needs in real-time, and is now backed by a majority-GP group of angel investors. Competing against Clanwilliam—Ireland’s main supplier of electronic patient record software—Duneolas chief exec and co-founder Tony Ryan highlights how his startup uses AI and ML as a competitive advantage: “...designed from the ground up, it enable clinicians to get more from the mountains of data they collect and generate every day.” Keep reading Tony’s story on how he’s improving healthcare in Ireland: https://lnkd.in/eBwNgzmT Interested in scaling your startup in Dogpatch Labs? Become a member: https://lnkd.in/e9YN3hnV

We’re officially kicking off Year 2 of the 2050 Accelerator, powered by Dogpatch Labs in partnership with industry leaders Kerry Dairy Ireland, ESB, and Coillte. This year, 7 innovative climate tech startups from Ireland, the UK, Europe, and the US are collaborating with our forward thinking industry partners to develop pilots to tackle some of their most pressing sustainability challenges. From sustainable dairy and biodiversity to accelerating the future of air mobility - these startups are on a mission to build a greener future. With access to world-class sustainability infrastructure, in energy, agriculture, and forestry along with deep industry expertise and strategic mentorship, the 2050 Accelerator is focused on real-world impact. This year's 2050 Accelerator cohort includes: TurtleTree: Uses precision fermentation to produce bioactive milk proteins like LF+, a sustainable, animal-free lactoferrin, aiming to nourish the planet with better nutrition for all. Wholechain: A blockchain-enabled traceability solution that enhances trust and transparency in supply chains, allowing certainty of product origins by registering each supply chain event. PES Technologies: Creates handheld devices that analyze soil health via VOCs from microbes, providing real-time data to help farmers make informed, sustainable farming decisions. Tern AI: AI-based navigation software that doesn't require GPS, GNSS (GPS alternative), or any external signalling, allowing for global, offline navigation for all vehicle types. Terra Motion Limited: Uses satellite imagery and data analytics to monitor peatland, safeguarding communities and infrastructure from subsidence and ground instability risks. Soilytix: A Hamburg-based biotech company, uses DNA sequencing and machine learning to decode soil DNA, offering insights to optimize crop yields and promote sustainable agriculture globally IONA: Developing the white label drone delivery solution for logistics operators who are losing hundreds of millions every year trying to amortise small volumes and remote deliveries. Want to find out more? Read the full press release. https://lnkd.in/e_u9xKjn Geraldine Moloney | Seamus Ryan | Zita McCarthy | James O'Connell | Kenneth Joyce

✨ It’s official Superteam Ireland has launched! ✨ We’ve been working on this for a while, and we can finally share it. Superteam Ireland is live! 🎉 We’re here to support builders, founders, and curious minds across Ireland who want to learn, build and earn in the #Solana ecosystem. From community events and project support to content creation and open opportunities. We're creating a space where collaboration and innovation thrive.  🎯 What to expect: ☑️ Talent Hub Friday's at Dogpatch Labs . A home for the Solana Ecosystem ☑️ Preparation for the Colosseum Breakout Hackathon on our Buildstation in #Dublin ☑️ Weekly content and ways to get involved ☑️ Real-world projects to earn from ☑️ A vibrant community to grow with Huge thanks to  to the Solana Foundation  for turning their attention to the Irish ecosystem. Also, Stephen Newnham , Arthur DIETRICH and the Superteam UK , for the constant support and guidance. And last, but not least thanks to the members of the Superteam Ireland for the commitment and effort to make the Irish ecosystem a thriving force in the space. 👉Follow us to stay updated on all the latest news and discover how we can support you! Alejandro Gutierrez  #Web3

Tickets for tonight's Solana Superteam Ireland official launch are almost gone. Want to be in the room with over one hundred blockchain and web3 enthusiasts? Don't miss out! Alejandro Gutierrez has a solid lineup for you.

These three developers gave up their engineering jobs at Google to build a startup in stealth mode. Now, it's time to launch. We've a good feeling about Nexook — Join the waitlist below!