Intensive, not theoretical
We are a working lab for startups. Expect workshops, sprints and real-world experiments, not slides for the sake of slides.
Establish.ie website
Where Irish Startups Get Off the Ground.
An intensive, hands-on laboratory for startups and founders who want to validate ideas faster, build credible brands, and become genuinely investor-ready.
Starting up is hard enough without having to figure everything out alone. Establish.ie gives Irish founders, and founders coming to Ireland, a practical launchpad with structured programmes, experienced mentors, brand and pitch support, and access to funding and grants.
Funding
Pitch decks
Brand
Mentorship
Community
From rough idea to clear next step
Turn the fuzzy version into something testable, explainable and fundable.
Why Establish.ie?
Intensive, focused and designed for the realities of early-stage founders.
Establish.ie exists to give founders a practical launchpad. We combine structured programmes, experienced mentors, brand and pitch support, and access to funding and grants so you can move from idea to investable business with clarity and confidence.
Focused on funding
We help you navigate Enterprise Ireland, Local Enterprise Offices, EU funds, research grants and private investment.
Commercial and human
We care about product-market fit, governance and cash flow, but also founder wellbeing, team dynamics and sustainable growth.
Plug into a community
Access peers, mentors, partners and alumni who have already walked the path you are on.
Stage-appropriate support
From rough idea through to pre-seed or seed stage, we meet you where you are and shape a path that fits.
Who we help
Built for founders, teams and ventures with ambition.
Establish.ie is designed for early-stage founders who need practical guidance, honest feedback and a clear route to the next stage.
Early-stage tech startups
SaaS, platforms, digital products, AI/ML, data, fintech and healthtech.
Non-tech and service businesses
Professional services, creative agencies, online education, consulting and B2B services.
Spin-outs and innovation projects
University spin-outs, corporate innovation teams and internal ventures.
Purpose-driven ventures
ESG, sustainability, social enterprises and mission-led businesses.
Founders at idea stage
Individuals and founding teams who want structured guidance, honest feedback and momentum.
Core programmes & services
Five offers that can be joined individually or combined as a complete journey.
At the heart of Establish.ie is a suite of intensive programmes that help you validate the opportunity, sharpen the story and prepare for funding.
From fuzzy concept to validated proposition.
Problem-solution fit, customer discovery, MVP scoping, market mapping and a clear 90-day roadmap.
- Validate the problem before you build.
- Find real customers early.
- Set a realistic go-to-market direction.
A focused sprint to sharpen the investment story.
Pitch deck, teaser, financial model, valuation thinking, Q&A practice and a tighter ask.
- Speak investors’ language.
- Prepare for objections and tough questions.
- Leave with a cleaner data room structure.
Brand positioning and story that feel like you.
Messaging, naming support, visual identity guidance, website copy and founder narrative.
- Make the brand memorable and credible.
- Align the website, pitch and sales story.
- Keep your voice authentic.
Navigate grants, supports and fundraising with confidence.
Funding landscape review, application support, investor preparation and a 12-24 month funding roadmap.
- Understand the right route for your stage.
- Prepare stronger applications and materials.
- Avoid wasting time on poor-fit options.
Experienced people around you so you are not doing it alone.
1:1 mentorship, founder advisory, governance guidance and an experienced support network.
- Build the right structures for your stage.
- Get practical guidance from experienced operators.
- Keep the business moving without chaos.
Community, events & workspace
More than a programme. A place to meet, test and move.
Establish.ie is intended to support the whole startup journey: community sessions, events, workspace access and a network of founders who are at different stages of the path.
- Founder meetups, themed sessions and peer feedback circles.
- Pitch practice, office-hours and guest mentor sessions.
- Lightweight workspace and collaboration for early-stage teams.
- Access to people who can challenge assumptions without adding noise.
How it works / startup journey
We meet you where you are and help you move step by step.
Whether you are still shaping an idea or preparing to raise, the journey is designed to stay practical, honest and stage-appropriate.
01
Start with the idea
We understand the problem, the people involved and what success looks like right now.
02
Shape the proposition
We refine the customer value, the story, the offer and the go-to-market direction.
03
Build the materials
We create the deck, narrative, funding materials and supporting documents you need.
04
Stay supported
Mentorship, community and follow-on help keep momentum going after the initial sprint.
FAQs
Common questions from founders.
Do I need a finished product?
No. Establish.ie is built for founders at idea, pre-revenue and early-growth stages. We will start where you are and shape the right next step.
Can you help with grants and investors?
Yes. We can help you understand the landscape, choose the right route and prepare the materials for grants, investors or both.
Do you work with non-tech businesses?
Absolutely. We support tech and non-tech ventures with high growth potential, including service businesses and creative operators.
What if I am coming to Ireland?
We help founders coming to Ireland understand the local ecosystem, funding options and the practical steps needed to get moving.
Pitch your idea
Ready to turn the idea into something investable?
Send us a short overview and we will suggest where to start, which programme fits best and what the next step should be.