Enterprise Ireland is a government agency established in 1998, dedicated to fostering the growth and funding of indigenous businesses in Ireland. Its primary mission is to support the development of world-class companies that can compete effectively in global markets, thereby enhancing national and regional prosperity. Enterprise Ireland manages a substantial Equity Fund, which includes over 2,500 investments, with a significant focus on technology, followed by life sciences and general sectors. The agency's portfolio managers conduct more than 350 investments each year across various stages, from pre-seed to series E. In addition to its Equity Fund, Enterprise Ireland participates in a Fund of Funds program and engages in numerous co-investments with both global and domestic venture capital and private equity funds. The agency is proactive in seeking partnerships with new funds to continue its mission of supporting Irish enterprises.
FoodMarble Digestive Health Ltd., founded in 2016 and based in Dublin, Ireland, develops innovative solutions for digestive health issues affecting nearly one billion people worldwide. The company has created a connected breath analysis device known as AIRE, which helps users identify foods that align with their individual digestive systems. This personal breath analyzer operates based on established clinical tests, enabling users to design personalized diets that improve their digestive well-being. In addition to the AIRE device, FoodMarble provides online application software that assists users in managing their digestive health more effectively. By combining advanced sensor technology with user-friendly software, FoodMarble aims to empower individuals to regain control over their digestion and enhance their quality of life.
FoodMarble Digestive Health Ltd., founded in 2016 and based in Dublin, Ireland, develops innovative solutions for digestive health issues affecting nearly one billion people worldwide. The company has created a connected breath analysis device known as AIRE, which helps users identify foods that align with their individual digestive systems. This personal breath analyzer operates based on established clinical tests, enabling users to design personalized diets that improve their digestive well-being. In addition to the AIRE device, FoodMarble provides online application software that assists users in managing their digestive health more effectively. By combining advanced sensor technology with user-friendly software, FoodMarble aims to empower individuals to regain control over their digestion and enhance their quality of life.
Hexafly is a biotechnology company based in Kells, Ireland, specializing in the sustainable farming of insects to produce materials for various industries, including aquaculture, plant nutrition, and pharmaceuticals. Founded in 2016, the company utilizes Black Soldier Fly larvae to convert food waste into valuable products such as insect oil, protein meals for fish feed, frass for plant nutrition, and chitin, which is used in medicines, cosmetics, and as a food additive. By focusing on a circular economy approach, Hexafly aims to provide sustainable solutions that benefit farmers and contribute to more efficient food systems for animals and plants. The company's products are available for purchase online.
They’re a group of individuals, obsessed with the rich and wonderful food culture of Mexico.
Based here in Ireland, they’re building an authentic corn tortilla factory. Producing beautiful, flavoursome and unadulterated corn tortillas, nacho chips and masa harina. To do this they're working with great, passionate and sustainability focused, non GM maize to growers.
Food Choice at Work deliver the ultimate healthy eating management system to workplaces. They transform the workplace into an environment that actively supports employees’ health and well-being through nutrition education and environmental dietary modification.
Oculer specializes in the rapid detection of thermoduric bacteria in milk and dairy products through its advanced microbiology laboratory. The company has developed a fully automated platform that offers a low-cost, user-friendly solution for identifying spoilage microorganisms, including bacteria, yeast, and mold. By utilizing patented technologies, Oculer ensures superior sensitivity and specificity compared to traditional microbiological testing methods. This innovation allows food and beverage manufacturers to quickly and accurately detect microbial contamination in their products and processes, ultimately helping them reduce inventory holding costs and minimize the risk of product recalls. Oculer is also working on a suite of products designed for in-process and finished product testing, catering to smaller sample sizes.
NüDEST Foods specializes in producing natural ingredient-based snacks designed for convenience and portability. Their products consist of 100% natural fruit puree, Greek-style yogurt, and whole grains, all packaged in easy-to-carry pouches. This allows consumers to enjoy nutritious snacks on the go, whether at the gym or while traveling. NüDEST Foods emphasizes clean eating by ensuring that their snacks contain no added sugars, preservatives, artificial flavorings, or colors. The brand's commitment to wholesome ingredients positions it as a healthy option for those seeking tasty and energizing snacks.
Goodness Grains is a young Irish Company set up in 2013 to bring quality fresh Gluten Free products to the Coeliac consumer in Ireland and increasingly non-coeliacs choosing a Gluten Free diet. Located in Longford, their bakery is one of very few purpose built gluten free bakeries in the country. This offers Coeliacs complete peace of mind in relation to issues of concern for them, i.e. traceability and cross contamination of GF products.Their Bakers have over 40 years’ gluten free baking expertise.
Hexafly is a biotechnology company based in Kells, Ireland, specializing in the sustainable farming of insects to produce materials for various industries, including aquaculture, plant nutrition, and pharmaceuticals. Founded in 2016, the company utilizes Black Soldier Fly larvae to convert food waste into valuable products such as insect oil, protein meals for fish feed, frass for plant nutrition, and chitin, which is used in medicines, cosmetics, and as a food additive. By focusing on a circular economy approach, Hexafly aims to provide sustainable solutions that benefit farmers and contribute to more efficient food systems for animals and plants. The company's products are available for purchase online.
Nualtra Ltd launched in November 2012 and brought a new range of “food for special medical purposes” to the market under the medical card scheme/drug payment scheme and long-term illness scheme. By doing so they launched products in four key areas at up to 40% lower cost, reducing the cost to the HSE by €10m euro per year.
Dairy Concepts Ireland is a consumer led and technology driven company, focused on the development of functional dairy snack bars for the global market. Founded in 2012, the Company is partnered with Teagasc Food Research Centre Moorepark, one of the world’s leading dairy research centres based in Fermoy, County Cork, Ireland. Using an innovative dairy technology, Dairy Concepts IRL has developed a ‘world-first’ range of high protein, hand-held dairy snacks aimed at children and adults. Products for supply to the European market are manufactured in Ireland and supplied directly and through distributors. A franchise manufacturing and distribution model is employed for markets outside of Europe.
Obeo food waste box is the easiest, cleanest, niftiest way to deal with food waste. Recycling food waste can be pretty gross. They all know it's the right thing to do and soon, most of us will have to do it, but that doesn't make it any less disgusting. Using a caddy or bioplastic bag to collect vegetable peelings, leftovers and food scraps can quickly become a smelly, sloppy job. (Think ‘bin juice’. Think maggots. Think ewwww.)
At Soopa we believe simple is better, that’s why our products are carefully handmade using only freshpicked produce straight from the farm. No additives or preservatives, just 100% fruit and vegetable. Chewy, Juicy and super nutritious, they’re so good you’ll be tempted to paw them for yourself. During her time working as a dog groomer and pet minder, Barbara was shocked with the large amounts of dog suffering with diabetes, skin allergies, obesity. This motivated Barbara to come up with a dog chew that was hypo-allergenic, low calorie, yummy! and not only safe for dogs with diabetes but also beneficial.
Hexafly is a biotechnology company based in Kells, Ireland, specializing in the sustainable farming of insects to produce materials for various industries, including aquaculture, plant nutrition, and pharmaceuticals. Founded in 2016, the company utilizes Black Soldier Fly larvae to convert food waste into valuable products such as insect oil, protein meals for fish feed, frass for plant nutrition, and chitin, which is used in medicines, cosmetics, and as a food additive. By focusing on a circular economy approach, Hexafly aims to provide sustainable solutions that benefit farmers and contribute to more efficient food systems for animals and plants. The company's products are available for purchase online.
Lir Agri is a young, innovative company based in the heart of Ireland. They create and develop a wide-range of bio-security products for the dairy, pig and poultry industries while their sister company Lir Analytical produces bio-security products for the brewing, food processing and car washing industries. They were founded in 2014 and with the support of the Longford Local Enterprise Office, Enterprise Ireland and farmers and businesses like you, they have been growing ever since.
Irish Yogurts produce award winning traditional churn made yogurt in Clonakilty. The Yogurt is made in the churn the traditional way which gives great taste and an extra creamy body and texture to their entire range of products.
The Good4U story began in 2004 with the seeds of a great idea! Bernie and her daughter Michelle, a certified dietitian and nutritionist, were introduced to the sprouting phenomena and one very special ‘Super Sprouts’ mix containing a special mix of brocco sprouts and super shoots was created.
Farmflo is an easy to use and cost effective web-based farm management application that allows farmers to capture information on their farm. This information is then transformed into a format that helps them farm more efficiently. It allows farmers use an Internetconnected device to capture the information real time in the field, yard or barn, rather than in the evenings after a hard day’s work.