18 High-Growth Start-ups selected for Prep4Seed Accelerator Programme

WestBIC is an Enterprise Ireland partner providing hands-on startup support, funding readiness and investment preparation for early-stage founders in the west of Ireland.

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 — Eighteen high-growth start-ups from across Ireland have been selected by Enterprise Ireland to participate in the latest Prep4SeedProgramme. The 12-week investor-readiness focused programme is delivered nationally in collaboration with Enterprise Ireland by the Irish BICs (Business Innovation Centres): AxisBIC, Furthr, Propelor BIC and WestBIC.

The programme kicked off in Cork yesterday, Tuesday 8 September, with the first in-person Masterclass, bringing together a diverse range of innovative businesses from across Ireland, spanning sectors — Climate Tech and Sustainability, Life Sciences, Fintech, Digital Tech, Consumer Food, Drinks& Consumer Goods.

Conor O’Donovan, Head of Startups,Enterprise Ireland, said: “Enterprise Ireland is committed to supporting ambitious start-ups to scale and compete internationally. Prep4Seed equips founders with the tools and investor-readiness support they need to take that next step, and we look forward to seeing this latest cohort progress through the programme and beyond.”

Prep4Seed combines five specialist Masterclasses delivered by the Irish BICs with six tailored one-to-one sessions with experienced BIC consultants. The one-to-one sessions allow each company to apply the learning from the Masterclasses directly to its own business, with bespoke support focused on its individual growth and investment journey.

Participants will also undertake intensive investor-pitch preparation with the programme culminating in an competitive Investor Pitch Day at Enterprise Ireland’s Eastpoint office, Dublin on Wednesday 18th November.

The 18 participating companies are: Ainmhí Beauty, Alfaeye, Bean Around, ComplyB4 Limited, Doctrine, Fashion Connect Ireland Limited, Genotrial Health Ltd t/a Evident, Intelireg Limited t/a Envaira, Kelvinix, Key2Biotics Limited, Otis Technology, PharmaFast, Sea plus Solu, Seer Health Limited, Slíglas Limited, Talexa, Timeless Beauty, Well Preserved Limited TA Mór Taste