IRISHBICs Annual Report - Final - Flipbook - Page 2
CEOs
Statement
Across Ireland’s innovation landscape,
national footprint. This joined-up
the Irish BIC network continues to play
approach enables the consistent delivery
a pivotal role in identifying, supporting,
of world-class startup and scale-up
and scaling the next generation of
supports across
high-potential startups. Working
the country.
collectively through AxisBIC, Furthr,
Propelor BIC, and WestBIC, our shared
A defining highlight of the year was
mission remains clear: to transform
our collective role in the design,
ambitious ideas into investor-ready,
development, and delivery of
internationally scalable businesses that
NextWave, Enterprise Ireland’s
contribute meaningfully to regional and
Pilot National Women Founders
national economic growth.
Programme. This initiative reflects both
our shared commitment to inclusive
In 2025, the strength of our network was
entrepreneurship and our ability
particularly evident as the four Irish BICs
as a network to mobilise expertise,
came together to provide founders with
mentorship, and investor connections at
a truly national yet locally delivered
scale — a collaboration that stands as a
support model. With Propelor based in
source of pride for all four BICs.
Waterford, AxisBIC with offices in Cork
and Limerick, WestBIC serving the West,
More broadly, our work throughout
North West and Midlands regions, and
2025 strengthened Ireland’s innovation
Furthr supporting entrepreneurs from its
pipeline through structured funding
Dublin base, this collaboration ensures
pathways, expert mentorship, and
founders benefit from deep regional
targeted strategic supports. The results
expertise alongside a coordinated
are reflected in strong Pre-Seed and
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