Dogpatch Labs will run ESB’s X_Potential Incubator, a structured programme that allows staff to develop ideas into new sustainable and commercially viable businesses in areas such as transport, infrastructure and stimulating the hydrogen economy.

Amazing news for Dogpatch Labs community member Woebot which has raised $90 million (€76.4m) in investment co-led by Jazz venture Partners and Temasek. Woebot founder Alison Darcy, who also mentors on the NDRC Accelerator, has developed a therapeutic chatbot that helps those with mental health issues. The startup is doubling its headcount as it looks to fundamentally transform mental health care.

We announced the 11 startups that will take part in the new NDRC Accelerator, the first cohort since Dogpatch Labs took over the running of the programme. The next generation – selected from over 500 applicants – includes ex-Intercom & Stripe engineers, BT Young Scientist 2021 winner, 3 female founded and 4 regional & international startups.

We’re hosting another 6-week accelerator for Ireland’s most promising young entrepreneurs.  The programme, backed by Stripe and some of Ireland’s top founders, brings together budding entrepreneurs, scientists, engineers, designers and technologists to build new products with the help of experienced mentors from across the tech ecosystem.