NDRC
NDRC is Ireland's state-funded national accelerator, delivered by Dogpatch Labs with regional partner hubs. It offers a €100K uncapped SAFE investment and a free, non-equity pre-accelerator. Government extended NDRC through end-2026, and Enterprise Ireland has announced a €21M National Accelerator Programme as its successor, to be run by an operator chosen through a tender.
At a glance
NDRC key facts
- Deal terms
- €100K uncapped SAFE
- Format
- Hybrid
- Headquarters
- Dublin, Ireland
- Cohort locations
- Dublin, Ireland; Ireland (regional hubs)
- Stage
- pre-seed
- Sectors
- general
- Application cycle
- Accelerator plus periodic pre-accelerator cohorts
Verified November 3, 2026 against the sources below. Terms change; confirm on the official site before applying.
Timing
Investment applications reported closed as of Sept 2026; programme due to be replaced by a new National Accelerator Programme after 2026.
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Notable alumni
- Nory
- Glitch
- Barespace
- Solidroad
Sources
FAQ
Applying to NDRC
- How much does NDRC invest?
- NDRC's standard deal: €100K uncapped SAFE.
- When is the NDRC application deadline?
- Application cycle: Accelerator plus periodic pre-accelerator cohorts. Investment applications reported closed as of Sept 2026; programme due to be replaced by a new National Accelerator Programme after 2026.
- Where is NDRC based?
- NDRC is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. The program runs hybrid. Cohorts run in Dublin, Ireland, Ireland (regional hubs).
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