Showcasing Ireland’s Green Entrepreneurs: Accelerate Green Culminates in Innovation and Impact

On November 27th, Bord na Móna’s Accelerate Green START programme, the award-winning climate tech accelerator, reached its exciting conclusion with a Showcase event held at the organisation’s headquarters. This gathering was not only a celebration of Ireland’s most promising green entrepreneurs but also a testament to the programme’s commitment to tackling climate change while driving job creation in Ireland’s green economy.

Since its launch in 2022, Accelerate Green has been a key platform for early-stage businesses and SMEs developing sustainable solutions for a low-carbon future. The Autumn 2024 cohort marked another milestone in this journey, as participating companies presented their innovative solutions to an esteemed audience of industry leaders, sustainability advocates, and investors, including Bord na Móna CEO Tom Donnellan.

The Showcase event provided participants with an invaluable platform to demonstrate how their ideas are poised to impact both Ireland’s sustainability targets and its economy. Many of these companies are pioneering technologies that not only reduce carbon emissions and enhance biodiversity but also promise to create high-quality, green jobs across the country.

Highlighted startups included:

• EcoRoots: Reducing reliance on plastics with biodegradable, mycelium-based materials, fostering a circular economy.
• Range Therapy: Unlocking the potential of second-life EV batteries to create local energy storage solutions.
• Agri Data Analytics: Innovating in agricultural sustainability with their “Bovine Breathalyser,” supporting farmers while reducing emissions.
• Anaula Ltd: Advancing scalable algae bioreactors for CO2 capture with applications in aquaculture and fertilisers.

Speaking about the programme, Tom Donnellan reflected on the dual mission of Accelerate Green: “Ireland’s green entrepreneurs are key to achieving our climate action goals and creating a thriving, sustainable economy. By supporting these ventures, we’re fostering innovation that addresses urgent environmental challenges while laying the foundation for long-term job creation across sectors.”

The programme’s alumni have collectively raised significant venture funding since its inception, underscoring the real-world impact of this initiative. Several participants have already formed partnerships to scale their operations, creating both environmental and economic value in renewable energy, carbon reduction, sustainable agriculture, and eco-materials.

As the Accelerate Green initiative continues to evolve, its focus remains clear: empowering entrepreneurs to build businesses that drive climate action, generate employment, and position Ireland as a global leader in green innovation.

Resolve Partners is proud to have played a key role in delivering the Accelerate Green START programme. This initiative showcases the incredible potential of Irish green entrepreneurs to not only address critical sustainability challenges but also create meaningful employment. The success of this year’s cohort demonstrates how targeted support and mentorship can help early-stage businesses scale and thrive in the green economy.

With the Showcase event at Bord na Móna HQ marking another chapter in the programme’s success, it’s clear that the seeds planted through Accelerate Green will continue to grow—delivering tangible benefits for the environment, the economy, and the communities they serve.