Eight rising green innovators have successfully complete Bord na Móna’s 2024 Accelerate Green programme.
Accelerate Green is a leading accelerator programme, delivered by Bord na Móna in conjunction with Resolve Partners, dedicated to scaling early-stage enterprises and SMEs that are leading the response to climate action and sustainability.
The eight companies are based throughout Ireland and are delivering unique green innovation that caters to a range of business needs across multiple industries, including renewable energy, sustainable agri/marine-tech, EV charging and food fermentation.
“This year’s cohort includes an impressive range of climate-conscious companies, excelling in different areas from agri tech to EV charging”
Presenting at the Accelerate Green Conference in Tullamore, this year’s cohort join an alumni of 34 Irish businesses that have participated in Accelerate Green since its launch in 2022.
Many of the former accelerator participants have reported significant and sustainable progress in their companies since completing Accelerate Green and have collectively raised €10m in venture capital to date.
“As a business that has completed our own significant scaling journey having transitioned from brown to green, we are now progressing at pace as a renewable energy and climate solutions leader in Ireland,” said Bord na Móna CEO Tom Donnellan.
“At Bord na Móna we understand the challenges and opportunities that come with change and transformation, and this is why we are so committed to this programme and to sharing our own learnings and expertise with these rising innovators to help them on their respective growth journeys.
“This year’s cohort includes an impressive range of climate-conscious companies, excelling in different areas from agri-tech to EV charging, each participant is fulfilling an important need in the sustainability space. I look forward to seeing all eight companies succeed in the future and contribute to Ireland’s ambitious climate goals.”
Accelerating green
The eight businesses are:
ACEL Energy offers tailored renewable solutions such as solar, battery storage, and energy management through a co-ownership model, allowing its clients to transition to a Green Economy without investing capital.
Voltclub Renewables is a renewable energy development company specialising in the development, sourcing, financing, and construction of renewable energy projects in Ireland, as well as supporting businesses in powering their operations sustainably, cost-effectively, and for the long term.
Konree Innovation is a marine deep-tech company focused on developing technology that facilitates sustainable growth in salmon production by overcoming barriers in an environmentally conscious manner.
Weev, Ireland’s leading privately owned EV charging network, installs public charging stations and complete EV solutions for workplaces and fleets, offering convenient and dependable charging in as little as 20 minutes for EV drivers via its extensive network.
SomaTech brings the art of solid-state fermentation to the food industry, creating sustainable ingredients for food companies and enabling them to be more circular by creating high-value ingredients.
I/O Agri offers integrated solutions for sustainable farming practices across all areas of the farming supply chain, from ventilation to heating, from milling to feeding systems, as well as data monitoring and reporting.
AffinityEV bridges the gap between EV manufacturers and energy firms, enabling dealerships to offer customers a comprehensive, all-inclusive package when buying an EV.
Universal Graphics provide innovative branding solutions, incorporating the latest technologies with a specialisation in eco-friendly high-technology printing.
Main image at top: Raj Lyons (AffinityEV), Barry Sherry (ACEL Energy), Alejandra Omarini (SomaTech), Tony Callaghan (SomaTech), Graeme Thompson (Weev), Shane O’Reilly (I/O Agri), Tom Donnellan, Chief Executive, Bord na Móna, Sandra Thompson (I/O Agri), Michael Flynn (Konree Innovation), Margaret Rae (Konree Innovation), James Goldsmith (Voltclub Renewables), Shane Conneely (Voltclub Renewables), Martin Kelly (Universal Graphics), Declan McDonald (ACEL Energy)
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