GreentechHQ, Enniscorthy, will host the first NDRC 2050 Sustainability Focused Founder Weekend

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GreentechHQ, the South East Sustainability Innovation Hub, has announced its partnership with the NDRC Sustainability Founder Weekend, powered by the #2050Ecosystem. This collaboration signifies a remarkable milestone in Ireland’s journey towards fostering sustainability-focused start-ups. The event, the first of its type in Ireland, is set to unfold over a weekend in the first quarter of 2024, and promises to bring together 50 to 80 participants, igniting collaboration and innovation to tackle a diverse range of sustainability challenges. The programme was launch by the Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath TD.

The NDRC Sustainability Founder Weekend, hosted at Greentech HQ, stands as a shining example of our commitment to nurturing sustainability-focused start-ups in Ireland. Over the course of this dynamic weekend participants will collaborate on projects that hold the potential to revolutionise various aspects of sustainability. Attendees are welcome to come armed with their own ideas or take on exciting challenges presented at the event.

Throughout this intensive weekend, teams will receive invaluable mentorship from accomplished entrepreneurs and sustainability visionaries hailing from across Ireland. With an increasing number of sustainability-focused funds emerging in the country and a burgeoning demand for talent, this edition of NDRC’s Founder Weekend aims to empower and propel the growth of sustainability-focused start-ups. Participants can come with ideas they want to work on or they will be provided with challenges.

Ed Murphy, CEO of GreenTechHQ, said:

“Today’s partnership with NDRC’s Sustainability Founder Weekend, powered by the 2050 Ecosystem, marks a pivotal moment in our mission at GreenTechHQ. It signifies our unwavering commitment to nurturing sustainability-focused start-ups in Ireland. This hackathon is not just an event; it’s a catalyst for innovation, collaboration, and real change. We believe that by bringing together bright minds to tackle sustainability challenges head-on, we are shaping a greener, more sustainable future for Ireland and beyond.”

Both NDRC and the 2050 Ecosystem operate under the umbrella of Dogpatch Labs, Ireland’s largest start-up hub. Greentech HQ proudly stands as a key partner within the 2050 Ecosystem. NDRC serves as Ireland’s National Accelerator, offering unwavering support to start-ups in their early stages, while the 2050 Ecosystem, supported by the Department of the Environment, Climate, and Communications, is Ireland’s National Sustainability Accelerator.