Each startup journey is unique and different, but every one of our LaunchBox teams has faced and overcome challenges, has learned from both successes and failures. We are proud of all of the startups that have grown out of LaunchBox. Read below to hear a selection of stories of some of our LaunchBox Alumni from the past few years.
Weeve is a revenue-generating language learning and book publishing company. They take classic novels like Pride and Prejudice and Sherlock Holmes and weave foreign words into the English sentences.
Field Of Vision is a device that enables visually impaired football fans to experience live sport.
Fonz Music uses a physical product, a Fonz Coaster, and their in-house app to simplify song requests.
Live for today & prepare for tomorrow. One Sure Thing is End-of-Life planning made easy. A digital planning assistant for customers to organise all their wishes and vital documents in one secure online safe.
Park Turtle enables yacht clubs to manage their boat parking and seasonal fees all in one smart software. With space at a premium, clubs need to optimise their parking to maximise their revenue.
FikiLABS is the most sustainable alternative to single-use plastics, made from seaweed. Unlike other bioplastics, fikiLABS is carbon negative, doesn't require industrial composting, and results in zero waste.
UniPeer is a platform for university students experiencing loneliness. It facilitates peer-to-peer support, connecting students through shared experiences and interests. In essence, the platform will act as a support group for university students.
X-Lite is a revenue-generating premium hard seltzer alcohol product. The product is a low-calorie, zero sugar, alcohol product with natural flavours and colouring.
CFlood is a product that can be used by both engineers and members of the public -CFlood allows flooding data to be easily and accurately visualised by everyone.
Divorshe is a legal tech start-up, building an online platform for people going through an amicable divorce, to make the process quicker, less costly and easier to understand.
EVE -The Electric Vehicle Ecosystem-makes charging stations for electric vehicles as accessible as petrol stations by creating an ecosystem that drastically increases coverage of charging options for electric car owners.
FiltraCycle turns cigarette butts into high-quality plastic products. By collecting, cleaning and recycling cigarette butts, FiltraCycle provides them with a destination other than landfill.
Frosted is a revenue-generating media platform for modern-day Irish music and culture.
Oak Digital Health is a digital platform for delivering group-based programmes to optimise the health of patients undergoing surgery.
ProMotion is a platform that connects brands with bicycle owners.
Rezero is an environmental initiative that replaces single use takeaway packaging with reusable solutions. This national deposit-return network and shared pool of resources prevents disposables from going to landfill.
Rezero is an environmental initiative that replaces single-use takeaway packaging with reusable solutions. This national deposit-return network and shared resource pool prevents disposables from going to landfills.
Volymi is a system that gives independence back to paralysed wheelchair users. The Volymi system measures the volume of the user's catheter bag and sends valuable information to the user such as hydration levels and the current capacity of the bag.
Aquahomes is a rapid housing solution that aims to address Dublin’s homeless crisis. Aquahomes upcycles decommissioned rescue boats sourced from oil rigs into sustainable housing for those in need.
For companies struggling to understand their customer, Bounce Insights takes the guesswork out of marketing. We provide a smartphone solution to market research, allowing companies to reach the mobile generation.
Flowaste is a waste analytics product that aims to reduce avoidable food waste in the hospitality and food sector.
KeepAppy is the app that puts wellness into people's pockets everywhere. With a combination of 8 different features, KeepAppy empowers users to engage in their full well-being potential.
For residents who want to save money and time, LadyBird Dynamics provides technology-enabled smart saving services on their energy bills.
Traditional equestrian wear can be stiff, austere and lack colour. Not anymore! Two White Socks brings fun patterns and bright colours to the outfits of horse-riders, helping to brighten up their outfits (and lives).
Change Donations is a free app that is bringing charities into the digital age by creating a platform that allows users to donate in an efficient, convenient, and pain-free way.
Trustfy offers a comprehensive toolbox for small business owners and freelancers that combines work management tools and a unique escrow payment solution.
SeaPunk hand harvests wild Irish seaweed off the coast of Sligo for use in their innovative food and beauty products.
Biological Optical Prevention, or BOP, is a company aimed at identifying, preventing and treating healthcare-associated infections.
Applaud Events is an online booking platform for performers that aims to revolutionise the live music industry.
EnableArm is an innovative assistive facial care device which restores independence to people with limited manual dexterity. The EnableArm team is currently focused on developing an independent shaving device.
Greener Globe produces and sells a revolutionary LED timed shower-head. It is a student-run, international award-winning, environmentally friendly business.
Luminary Hub is a platform that allows SMEs to outsource work at affordable prices.
Equine MediRecord develops, sells and maintains a mobile application and website to allow proper recording of medicines administered to racehorses and other bloodstock.
Syze is an in-store and online service provider allowing clothing brands to accurately measure customers' sizes.
Marsh Sisters creates high-end, hand-crafted luxury marshmallows, set up by Christine & Bridget Butler.
FRANC was founded in 2015 to provide a view of fashion that is both intelligent and accessible.
Nu. is an innovative ethical fashion community aiming to reinvent the way we shop. We believe in looking great without the environmental and social costs.
BetterExaminations came into LaunchBox 2016 as a really easy, clean and customer-friendly way to get past examination papers for Irish Government examinations, but has since moved into a number of new products and directions.
MatchDay is a free-to-play real-time sports game that allows users to make in-game predictions during live sports events in order to win prizes.
Neurobranch is a cross-platform, cloud-based bio-research study platform designed for small to medium-sized bio/pharma institutions and academic use.
Developing a hardware device which relays information to telecom engineers. Sitespy seeks to procure efficiency in antenna repair through autonomous maintenance.
Unituition is an open-network site where students can contact specified tutors based on their interests, availability and location.
TouchTech is an e-commerce payment processor for mobile shopping, that enables merchants to make Card Present transactions online.
LabCup is a chemical inventory management system for academic labs, with the goal of making research labs a more efficient and safer working environment.
Foodcloud brings businesses and charities together in order to reduce both food waste and food poverty.
Artomatix is an early-stage company. Our mission is to develop the next generation of art tools.
