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???? ???????????????? | ???? ???????????????? | ?????? ???????????????????????? | ???????????????????? Yesterday, we came together for Women’s Day Alliance, an unforgettable session of pitching, networking, and deep discussions—and the energy was truly inspiring! ?? ?? A huge kudos to our incredible founders who pitched their impact-driven startups, sharing groundbreaking ideas and answering insightful questions from investors! ?? ?? ???????????????? ???????? ??????????????: ?? CompreVie, Aerial Tools ApS, MycoFutures, SilicoGene ?? Fyrce Care, iCook, Independo GmbH ?? Consulta Immigration, ivilion, Simplifyer ?? A heartfelt THANK YOU to our partners for co-creating this event with us and for your dedication to fostering a more inclusive investment landscape: Alma Angels, European Women in VC, The Table, Impact Shakers, unlock VC (previously WVC:E), 100 Davos Women, Women of the World, Global Invest Her, Female Investors Network (FIN), Beyond Global. ?? In honor of International Women’s Day, we celebrate not just the incredible women who pitched and invested yesterday but the progress we are making toward a more inclusive funding ecosystem. ?????????? ???? ???????? ?????? ???????? ???????????? ???????????????? ?????????????? ???????????? ?????? ???????? ????????????-???????????? ???????????????? ?????????????????? ?????? ?????????????? ???????? ????????. ?? This is just the beginning—we continue breaking barriers and funding the future together! cc: Carmel Rafaeli, Julie Blane, Sophie Winwood, Carine de Meyere, ?? David Fogel, Vera Futorjanski, Roxane Sanguinetti, Alicja Stelmach, Svenja Lassen, Alina Klarner, Yonca Braeckman, ??Kinga Stanislawska, ?Anne Ravanona, Patricia-Pia Helmer, Phaedria Marie St. Hilaire, Dr Anino Emuwa

???Celebrating Women in Deeptech this International Women's Day! We are incredibly excited to bring together these pioneers driving innovation in Human and Planet Health. Don't miss this chance to connect with top innovators, investors and thought leaders shaping what’s next! For the next 24 hours, enjoy an exclusive ?? 40% discount ?? on DeeptechFest Ireland 2025 tickets. ???Hear from inspiring women leading groundbreaking innovations in HealthCare, ClimateTech, FemTech and more. ???Connect with industry leaders, investors and pioneers in deeptech. ???Discover cutting-edge ideas that will transform industries and societies. ???March 26 + 27 |???Republic of Work ????Tickets selling fast, secure yours now: https://lu.ma/k6egqhqq Republic of Work | SOSV | Local Enterprise Office, Cork City | Frank Brennan | Eshna Gogia | Andy McManagan | Caroline Kennedy | Orla Hurley | Lucia Yang

Are you as excited as we are? Delighted to welcome Honda Xcelerator Ventures and Extantia to our thriving deeptech ecosystem. We’re looking forward to the incredible conversations and innovations that will unfold at #DeeptechFest2025. Climate tech startups in Europe demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth in 2023, solidifying their position as a dominant force in the region’s innovation landscape. Despite a dip in overall funding, the sector outperformed other tech segments and maintained its momentum. As we look ahead - several trends are reshaping the landscape; A continued focus on infrastructure and First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) projects, Increased investment in underfunded areas like the built environment, the impact of the European Green Deal, a surge in talent driving rapid headcount growth across startups. Join us at #DeeptechFest as we explore these trends and the future of climate innovation with Caitriona, Julien, Nina and Lavanya . ??Lock your spot now - https://lu.ma/k6egqhqq Let’s keep driving the change Europe needs. Frank Brennan | Andy McManagan | SOSV | Hatch Blue | Ecoroots LTD | Republic of Work

Well done Lavanya Bhandari and Ecoroots LTD for creating such an inspirational journey with mycelium packaging!

?? A Proud Moment for Kopper Kreation & Ecoroots at Showcase Ireland! ?? We are delighted to have been part of the Showcase Ireland 2025 event at the RDS in Dublin, where Irish craft and design took center stage to celebrate 50 years of innovation and creativity. A special congratulations to Emmet Bosonnet of Kopper Kreation, who won the Overall Award for their stunning candleholders, beautifully paired with our mycelium packaging. This collaboration embodies everything we strive for at Ecoroots LTD; combining sustainability with innovation to create something truly remarkable. It’s incredible to see how sustainable materials like mycelium can be a game-changer for packaging in the world of design and craft. A huge thank you to Showcase Ireland and all the organisers for bringing together such a wonderful platform to highlight Irish talent and forward-thinking solutions. Here’s to more meaningful collaborations and continued progress in making sustainable design the new standard! ???? #Sustainability #ShowcaseIreland2025 #MyceliumPackaging #IrishDesign #Collaboration #EcorootsJourney #Innovation

????Win for Ecoroots!???? We are thrilled to announce that?Ecoroots?has been selected as a recipient of the?Circular Economy Innovation Grant Scheme?by the Irish Government! This recognition is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and belief in the power of sustainable innovation that has driven us forward. 2024 was an incredible year of growth and progress for Ecoroots. From refining our?mycelium-based packaging solutions?to participating in impactful programs, we’ve pushed boundaries and turned bold ideas into tangible advancements. This grant represents not just funding but also a validation of our mission to revolutionise the packaging industry with solutions that are good for businesses?and?the planet. ?? A special shoutout to our founder,?Lavanya Bhandari, whose vision, perseverance, and relentless dedication have been at the heart of this journey. It’s amazing to see how far we’ve come in this past year—and we know this is just the beginning. ?? We are incredibly grateful to the?Community Foundation Ireland,?Minister Ossian Smyth, and all those championing innovation in the circular economy. Together, we can make sustainable solutions the standard for the future. ???Thank you for your continued support! Here’s to more progress, partnerships, and impact in 2025! #Ecoroots #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #Innovation #MyceliumPackaging #GrantRecipient #IrishInnovation #HardWorkPaysOff https://lnkd.in/eKFw-8rP

??Reflecting on an incredible journey!??? It was truly a privilege for Ecoroots LTD to be part of the?Accelerate Green program?with?Bord na Móna and Resolve Ventures?in late 2024. This transformative experience brought together some of the most innovative minds, all united by a shared commitment to sustainability and impactful change. The culmination of this journey was the?Demo Day?in November, where we had the honor of pitching our ideas to a distinguished panel of experts, including?Eimear Cahalin,?TOM DONNELLAN,?Alex Firestine, and?Martin Corkery. Their insights were invaluable and pushed us to refine our vision even further. A huge congratulations to my fellow cohort members, whose groundbreaking solutions continue to inspire! A heartfelt thank you to? Alan Costello, David Scanlon, Jenni Timony, Angela Duffy MBA PhD, Elaine Negi, Madison Roche and everyone who made the Accelerate Green experience so impactful. Here's to carrying this momentum forward in 2025 and beyond! ???? #AccelerateGreen #Sustainability #Innovation #Startups #BordNaMóna #AG25 #MyceliumPackaging #EcorootsJourney

Delighted to share this interview with Lavanya Bhandari - her company Ecoroots LTD is currently participating in the Bord na Móna Accelerate Green Start programme, helping to use the power of #mycelium to transform the #packaging industry ??

Thanks for featuring us in the latest issue of your newsletter, David Scanlon! We’re excited to be recognised alongside other innovators working to make a positive impact through #sustainablesolutions. At Ecoroots LTD we’re committed to advancing sustainable materials that leverages mycelium’s natural benefits to reduce waste and provide eco-friendly alternatives. As we continue to grow, opportunities like this help us connect with a community of like-minded #changemakers. Check out SDG Alpha’s latest issue to learn more about us and others making strides toward a #greenerfuture! Resolve Partners Bord na Móna

We are thrilled to have welcomed 15 talented entrepreneurs onto our Enterprise Ireland's New Frontiers programme here at the Rubicon Centre. Over the past few weeks, these participants have been working on their innovative ideas to turn into successful start-ups. We have a broad range of ideas from Sustainability products and services, to IT, to Food & Consumer across various industries and sectors. They have been busy refining their business models and getting market validation, participating in weekly training and mentoring sessions whilst building their network amongst themselves and with the in house start-ups here at the Rubicon. We have been delighted with their hard work to date and looking forward to seeing their progress in the weeks to come! #NewFrontiers #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Startups #BusinessGrowth #RubiconCentre Aoife McInerney , Paul Healy , George Bulman , Mary-Jo Williams , Kim Lee French , Carole O'Leary , Emily Piggott , Jennifer Sheahan , Diarmuid Duggan , Sam O'Neill , Mairead Maher , Reece Hogan , Iarla Crewe , Diego Garcia , Aoife Goulding , Lucy Lehane , Lavanya Bhandari , Zuhri Ajibola , Marc O'Donovan-Wyatt , ?? Robin Thomas , Sinéad Mellett