The Future of the EU's Start-Up and Scale-Up Ecosystem – Register Now
University College Dublin, home to NovaUCD, one of Europe’s leading start-up hubs, is hosting the ADVANCE EIC Conference 2026 entitled The Future of the EU's Start-Up and Scale-Up Ecosystem on 8 and 9 December next.
The conference, supported by Enterprise Ireland and the European Innovation Council, will feature over 100 speakers and will provide a platform for attendees to assess important developments shaping Europe’s innovation future and the increasing strategic importance of deep-tech solutions for economic security, climate transitions, and technological sovereignty.
UCDAI Institute Launched to Accelerate Scientific Discovery
The UCD AI Institute, Ireland’s first university-led Artificial Intelligence Institute to empower researchers across all disciplines, accelerate scientific discovery and impact policy and regulation was formally launched at the ‘AI in Science’ 2026 summit held at the University.
NovaUCD In-Residence Programme to Accelerate Start-ups to Success
Ciaran McCourt, a leading healthcare entrepreneur, has been named NovaUCD Entrepreneur in Residence and Dr Eoin O'Cearbhaill, a leading Biomedical Engineer, has been named NovaUCD Engineer in Residence to accelerate technologies and start-ups to market success.
300 Entrepreneurs Complete IADT NovaUCD New Frontiers Programme
Since 2022 the IADT NovaUCD New Frontiers programme has supported over 300 entrepreneurs from the greater South Dublin/North Wicklow region, who have collectively raised €23.3 million in funding and created 197 jobs to date.
Peak 15 Bio Wins Deep Tech Award at Seedcorn Dublin Regional Final
Peak 15 Bio, a neuro-focused biotech company headquartered at NovaUCD, has been named winner of the Deep Tech Award at the Dublin Regional final of InterTradeIreland’s 2026 Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition.
Go Eve Secures £750k in Funding to Enhance EV Fleet Charging System
Go Eve, a joint UCD and Imperial College London spin-out, has secured £750k from Innovate UK and private investment for an 18-month project to develop the next version of DockChain, the company’s patented technology for extending a DC fast charger to multiple parking bays.
UCD Student Wins Best Idea Award at Una.EuroPitch Competition
A second-year UCD undergrad student has been named winner of the Best Idea Award for Auralink, at the 2026 Una.EuroPitch competition which featured entrepreneurial student teams from the Una Europa alliance of 11 leading European research universities.
Tune in to this NovaVoices podcast with Aoife Kelly, Co-founder, Celtonn for a conversation about deep tech, space, 6G, entrepreneurship, fundraising, leadership, community, and what it takes to build a globally ambitious tech company from Dublin.
NovaVoices Podcast - Reimagining Student Learning with AI
Tune in to this NovaVoices podcast with Denise O’Grady, CEO, UniDoodle for a conversation about education, AI, inclusive learning, entrepreneurship, funding and the power of community in building a globally ambitious Irish start-up.
Apply for New PTSB NovaUCD Energy Futures Accelerator Programme
Applications are now open for innovative Irish climate tech and renewable energy start-ups and scale-ups to join the new PTSB NovaUCD Energy Futures Accelerator Programme. The focus of this 6-month programme, delivered by NovaUCD in partnership with PTSB and supported by Rinn Energy, is to support the next wave of climate tech and renewable energy companies and to grow the sector.
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