Dogpatch Labs

Dogpatch Labs is a premier startup and innovation hub situated in Dublin's Digital Docklands. It actively fosters entrepreneurship for startups, drives technology innovation for businesses of all sizes, and nurtures transformative social enterprises. Their core mission is to accelerate Ireland's startup and innovation ecosystem through dedicated space, community building, events, and tailored programs. Recognized globally, Dogpatch Labs serves as a vital resource for over 85 startups and 400 members from 30 countries, including successful alumni like the tech unicorn Intercom. They also operate Ireland's national startup accelerator, NDRC, offering equity-based investment, pre-accelerator programs, and ecosystem development. Furthermore, their corporate innovation arm assists large organizations in collaborating with or emulating startup agility, partnering with major entities like ESB and Unilever. Dogpatch Labs is distinguished by its role in managing Ireland's largest monthly startup event, First Fridays, and its initiative in spinning out Scale Ireland to advocate for startups. Awarded the Google for Entrepreneurs Global Citizenship Award in 2017, they are a world-class hub catalyzing Ireland's entrepreneurial landscape.