We're seeking startups solving some of the world's most pressing sustainability challenges

Scale your impact

Join the 2050 Accelerator, Ireland’s national sustainability accelerator designed to drive impactful sustainability innovation across various industries.

You will have the opportunity to partner and scale with progressive companies that are leading our sustainable transition. Real world validation, faster market entry and access to resources and expertise.

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How it works

Our six month programme consisting of 3 month accelerator programme and 3 months of follow on support.

Core Phase 1: Pilot Scoping | 7th - 11th Apr 2025
Refine your value proposition and scope your pilot with expert mentoring.

Core Phase 2: Pilot Design & Planning | 12th - 16th May 2025
Work closely with our partners to design and develop your pilot, conduct site visits, and create a plan to test your solution.

Core Phase 3: Pilot Agreements & Demo Day | 16th - 20th June 2025
Finalise pilot agreements and partner boardroom pitch. Pitch your solution at Demo Day to an audience of investors, potential customers and senior leaders within the partner companies.

    • Expert Insights: from engaging in 1-to-1 sessions with world-class experts leading the charge in sustainable practices.

    • Market Routes: Leverage our network to explore new channels to market for your sustainability solutions.

    • Investor Access: Connect with top VC firms keen on sustainable ventures and ready to invest in the future.

    • Testbed Experiences: Utilise Ireland's unique position as a testing ground for cutting-edge technologies in real-world scenarios.

  • Please make sure you meet the following requirements:

    • You are a complete team with a scalable, technology-based business idea.

    • Your start-up is in post seed or pre-series A.

    • You are ready to go to market (product market fit).

    • You work full-time on your start-up.

    • You are focused on driving innovation in sustainability.

  • 6 month programme, consisting of 3 month accelerator programme and 3 months of follow on support.

    Core Phase 1: 7th - 11th Apr 2025

    Core Phase 2: 12th - 16th May 2025

    Core Phase 3: 16 - 20th June 2025

  • Our accelerator is an equity free programme with travel expenses covered by us!

    Travel expenses include:

    • Travel to and from Dublin.

    • Accommodation for each of the core weeks provided for up to 2 co-founders per startup.

    *T&C's apply.

  • There are 3 core weeks in March, April and May 2025 where startups need to attend in person on-site at Dogpatch Labs, Dublin, Ireland.

    The intervening weeks will be held virtually with team check-in calls to ensure progress is being made on pilots.

“Dogpatch played a pivotal role in bridging the gap between startups and corporates, enabling us to apply our solutions in real-world scenarios—a major step forward in validating and scaling our platform." 

Tom Leenders | Co-Founder and CTO of Nerit’e

2023 Cohort

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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.

Explore focus areas

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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.

Explore focus areas

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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.

Explore focus areas

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Work with leading industry experts and top entrepreneurs

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    James McBride

    Co-Founder & CTO OtherLab | CFO Partner OtherFund

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    Maria McMeniman

    Tech Operators | Ex-Stripe | Ex-Salesforce | Ex-Pitch

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    Donal O’Flynn

    Co-Founder & CEO TAF Composites | Co-Founder Open-hydro

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    Ross Hunt

    Co-Founder Cainthus | Founder of Outmin | Singularity University Member

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    John Beckett

    Co-Founder at The Nature Trust | Founder Forestry Partners

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    Ginny Radmall

    Director of The Ivy Way, Pitch Coaching

Supporting partners



Otherlab is an independent research & design lab pairing creativity with rigor to bring new solutions in renewable energy to market.

They help government agencies and Fortune 500 companies understand energy infrastructure and build transformational technologies that bring us closer to 100% decarbonisation.

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Climate KIC is Europe’s leading climate innovation agency and community, creating climate-resilient communities and fighting climate breakdown by mobilising systems change in countries, regions, cities, and businesses. Together with partners across the globe, Climate KIC orchestrates solutions and facilitates learning to bridge the gap between climate commitments and current reality, driving faster and more ambitious action.

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Meet a previous 2050 Accelerator cohort

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Want to know more?

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

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