Promoting Irish Tech Start-ups & Scaling Companies

Scale Ireland is Ireland’s leading independent not-for-profit, representative organisation for Irish tech start-up and scaling companies. We are the biggest representative organisation for the Irish tech sector. Our mission is to support, promote and advocate on behalf of indigenous tech start-up and scaling companies of all stages, sizes and sectors and to create the most favourable conditions for them to succeed. Our vision is to make Ireland a leading global location for innovation and entrepreneurship.

Annual Autumn Gathering

Scale Ireland was delighted to host our 'Annual Autumn Gathering' with the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Simon Harris, and leading founders and investors on Thursday, the 3rd of September.

Thank you to Avolon team and Andy Cronin for hosting us. A big thank you to our contributors who spoke about their experiences and ambitions for the indigenous tech ecosystem. This event will have a good impact on the policies of the upcoming Budget.

Panel 1:
- Fabien Peyaud, Founder, Herdwatch
- Ríona Ní Ghriallais,
Co-Founder and CTO, ProVerum
- Fergal O’Connor,
CEO and Founder, Buymedia


Panel 2:

- Rebekah Brady,
Director, Future Ireland Funds, ISIF
- John O’Sullivan,
General Partner, ACT Venture Capital

The feedback as well as coverage of the event has been excellent. Scale Ireland is gratified with the support extended by all the stakeholders. The gathering witnessed great networking and discussions from the Start-up ecosystem. Once again, thank you to each one of you who took out time to participate in our Annual Autumn Gathering.

Perks 2026

Scale Ireland has a large community of companies and corporates who support our work and our founders. We are proud to highlight some of our great companies who are also providing special offers to our members!

Thank you to our partners and members for offering perks to Scale Ireland members.

Scale Ireland’s State of Start-ups Survey 2026

Scale Ireland’s State of Start-Ups Survey 2026, representing insights from 209 Founders and CEOs, gives a significant outlook to Ireland's Start-up landscape. It is supported by Google, Enterprise Ireland, Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, Research Ireland, Atlantic Bridge, Net Feasa, Skillnet Ireland and Republic of Work. Access to funding remains the biggest concern.

2,099
Irish start-ups & scale-ups
45,652
People employed
51
%
Employed outside of Dublin
5
x
Jobs created per start-up hire

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