Partner with leading sustainability startups to drive impactful innovation

As a corporate partner of 2050, you’ll gain exclusive access to a curated selection of world-class sustainability startups, carefully vetted through our extensive global search. These startups are specifically chosen to align with your strategic priorities and focus areas, ensuring they have the potential to drive meaningful impact for your organisation.

Through our accelerator program, you’ll collaborate directly with these startups to implement pilot projects that not only advance your sustainability objectives but also help scale the startups’ innovative technologies. This hands-on approach enables both sides to achieve tangible outcomes.

Additionally, as a partner, you’ll benefit from facilitated discussions with fellow corporates, providing a platform to explore market trends and potential collaborations—unlocking new opportunities for even greater impact.

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Collaborating with ESB X_Site

Our six-month programme consists of a 3 month accelerator programme and 3 months of follow on support.

  • Collaborate on bespoke pilot programmes designed to integrate seamlessly with your business needs

  • Work closely with startups to develop a pilot to solve your challenges.

  • Showcase your commitment to sustainability on a global stage and participate in key networking opportunities

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

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