2024 Highlights: How We Supported 80+ Entrepreneurs, and What’s Next
Now that we’re up and running in 2025, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the strong progress we made at Resolve Partners throughout 2024. Last year was packed with exciting projects, meaningful collaborations, and impactful results—all made possible through your continued support and trust. From innovative solutions to ambitious ventures, we’ve been proud to work alongside you to tackle challenges and deliver lasting value—and across the year, we directly supported 80+ entrepreneurs on our end-to-end programmes.
Here’s some highlights, to give you a flavour of what we got up to
One standout highlight was the continuation of our work with Bord na Móna on Accelerate Green, the award-winning sustainability accelerator programme. We delivered a record three cohorts over 2024, and in the process supported 26 Irish companies across a variety of climate solution sectors. It was inspiring to see so many of these businesses being championed at Bord na Móna’s Accelerate Green Conference in May 2024, which showcased ground-breaking innovations, and fostered key partnerships for delivering sustainability impact. If you’re interested in learning more about the Accelerate Green programme then we’d be delighted to see you at the 2025 edition of the Accelerate Green Conference—keep an eye on your inbox for a invite in the weeks ahead.
Resolve Partners also delivered the startX innovation programme in 2024, in partnership with South East Technological University (SETU). The programme supported four cohorts of early-stage innovators, providing mentorship, insights, and entrepreneurial tools to help participants navigate their start-up journeys. Culminating in the startX Showcase event in May, participants shared their progress and ideas with stakeholders, highlighting the programme’s focus on fostering innovation and strengthening connections within the South East’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Another major highlight was the New Frontiers Accelerate pilot programme, delivered in partnership with TU Dublin and Enterprise Ireland. This intensive programme equipped early-stage entrepreneurs with the tools, mentorship, and strategies needed to launch scalable businesses. The showcase in November featured innovative pitches from participants, demonstrating market-ready solutions across sectors like cyber compliance, sustainability, and health – this is a great example of the work we’re engaged in nationwide with the New Frontiers programme.
In collaboration with University College Dublin (UCD) and Teagasc, we also delivered the Food and Agriculture Sustainable Technology Innovation Programme (FAST-IP). This initiative supported 15 participants with scholarships and practical experience to develop solutions in agricultural technology and food sustainability, accelerating commercialisation and driving innovation in Ireland’s food and agriculture sector. We’re excited to see the expansion of similar “needs-led” innovation programmes in the coming years, particularly in the area of climate and biodiversity entrepreneurship.
As we move forward into 2025, we couldn’t be more excited about what’s to come. With new opportunities on the horizon and a goal to keep supporting the best of Ireland’s innovative business leaders, we can’t wait to build on last year’s momentum and continue delivering results that matter. Thank you for being part of our journey so far—here’s to another year of growth, collaboration, and success.
Wishing you a fantastic start to the New Year!