A global accelerator bringing leading companies and startups together to solve pressing sustainability challenges

The 2050 Accelerator is a launchpad for groundbreaking solutions in sustainability

At the 2050 Accelerator, our North Star is impact. Powered by Dogpatch Labs in Dublin, Ireland, this global accelerator brings leading companies and visionary startups together to tackle the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges. Over a six-month programme, we empower startups with novel technologies to collaborate with top industry partners, including Kerry Group, ESB, and Coillte, to develop real-world pilots and scale their solutions for commercial deployment.


This is more than an accelerator- it’s a mission-driven platform designed to transform purpose into tangible outcomes. We provide startups with access to industry resources, expertise, and national assets to test and refine their innovations.

Built for Impact

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    Equity Free Programme

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    Collaborate Directly with Corporates

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    Access to National Infrastructure

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    Global Network of Top VC Firms

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    Learn from World-Class Experts

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    Work out of Ireland's Leading Startup Hub

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In partnership with leading companies

Our 2050 industry partners provide access to expertise and routes to market that can help startups move the needle on climate.






Agriculture

Kerry Dairy Ireland is a leader in sustainable dairy and nutrition, innovating and collaborating to help decarbonise the breath of the dairy supply chain and achieve their ambitious sustainability goals.

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Energy

ESB X_Site is focused on accelerating the transition to a net zero circular economy through open innovation co-developing decarbonisation opportunities with startups, academics, SMEs and large companies.

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Forestry

Coillte, Ireland’s semi-state forestry company, is responsible for managing 440,000 hectares of primarily forested lands – 7% of Ireland. Coillte balances and delivers the multiple benefits of forestry for climate, nature, wood and people.

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“ Working with startup companies helps us to see things differently, to see the same problem through fresh eyes and 2050 allows us to do just that" 

Donal Phelan | Head of Innovation

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Our Innovation Team is here to answer any questions you may have

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