Deadline Date: February 27, 2026
The NDRC Pre-Accelerator Programme offers early-stage startups in Ireland a structured opportunity to accelerate their growth, refine their business models, and build traction in competitive markets.
Designed for founders with ideas that are beyond the concept stage but not yet ready for full-scale investment, this programme provides participants with expert mentoring, access to a community of peers and tailored support to help transform their ideas into viable, scalable ventures. The Pre-Accelerator is ideal for entrepreneurial teams looking to validate their product, understand their customers better, and gain practical tools for sustainable business development.
Participants in the NDRC Pre-Accelerator benefit from a cohort-based experience where they engage in workshops, receive one-to-one coaching, and connect with experienced founders, industry advisors and potential partners. This environment encourages founders to sharpen their value propositions, improve their go-to-market strategies, and prepare for future fundraising efforts. By focusing on customer validation, business fundamentals and strategic growth planning, the programme helps startups make meaningful progress over the course of its duration.
This opportunity reflects the NDRC’s commitment to supporting Ireland’s startup ecosystem by nurturing early innovation and helping founders overcome common challenges in the earliest phases of venture creation. Founders who take part in the Pre-Accelerator often leave with stronger business foundations, clearer direction and enhanced confidence to pursue further investment or market entry. The programme fosters a supportive ecosystem where learning, collaboration and practical progress are central to helping emerging startups thrive. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate their ambition, clarity of vision and readiness to engage deeply with the intensive support offered through this initiative.
For more information, visit NDRC.
