Since 2022, 42 businesses have been supported by the Accelerate Green programme, with alumni raising over €10 million to date in venture capital funding.
Nine new business have been selected for the latest Accelerate Green START programme.
The programme, delivered by Bord na Móna in conjunction with Resolve Partners, is dedicated to supporting early-stage startups leading the response to climate action and sustainability.
These companies are providing innovative green solutions that address various sustainable business needs, such as repurposing second-life batteries, capturing carbon, and restoring biodiversity.
New Irish green tech businesses
The Accelerate Green Autumn 2024 cohort are:
- WindCapture Technologies: Dublin-based company that combines wind power with carbon capture technology to reduce CO2 emissions and provide scalable energy solutions.
- ReStore Innovation: From Sligo, ReStore supports the offshore energy sector in implementing nature-based solutions for sustainable project planning.
- Volta Robotics: Based in Cork, Volta Robotics reduces battery costs by 40% and scales sustainable energy storage through second-life EV battery solutions.
- Ecoroots: Utilises mycelium-based technologies to create eco-friendly alternatives to traditional materials like plastics and packaging. Based in Cork.
- Bionua: From Dublin focuses on climate farming, biodiversity restoration, and carbon sequestration to generate carbon credits and enhance sustainability.
- Range Therapy: This company from Kildare organises second-life EV battery packs for domestic and SME energy storage solutions, accelerating the shift to clean energy.
- Agri Data Analytics: Offaly-based company innovating with its Bovine Breathalyser, a device that measures enteric GHG emissions from livestock, aiding agricultural research.
- Reasire: From Cork, Reasire organises real asset data to support the development of sustainable infrastructure globally.
- Anaula Ltd: Dublin company developing scalable algae bioreactors that capture CO2 while providing sustainable uses for the harvested algae in fertilizers and aquaculture.
Accelerate Green GROW
Accelerate Green START will be followed by Accelerate Green GROW in January 2025. Accelerate Green GROW is an in-depth executive accelerator programme for established sustainable businesses and is suitable for early-stage enterprises and SMEs looking to scale.
The closing date for applications to the Accelerate Green GROW 2025 programme is November 22nd . Applications can be made here
“We are proud to support the Autumn cohort of Accelerate Green START participants,” said Tom Donnellan, CEO of Bord na Móna. “These start-ups represent the next generation of Irish businesses, committed to driving climate solutions through innovation. At Bord na Móna, we believe empowering early-stage companies with the skills, expertise, and networks to scale is key to accelerating the transition to a low-carbon, circular economy.
“Accelerate Green START is designed specifically to nurture budding entrepreneurs in the green sector, giving them the tools to validate and accelerate their growth at this crucial stage. As we continue our own green transition, supporting these innovative ventures is essential. The success of Accelerate Green, since its launch in 2022, is very impressive and I am proud of the participants and their achievements to date. We are excited to see what the Autumn cohort will accomplish.”
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