ARBUTUS INCUBATOR
The world is facing existential challenges. We believe innovation research, sustainable greentech and plant-based products are part of the solution.
Arbutus Innovation Centre invests in outstanding teams with innovative and sustainable solutions, supporting their research, commercialisation and expedited market reach.
The Arbutus Incubator is for projects that are:
Driven by circularity: Whether you have an idea to be nurtured, a prototype to validate or a business model to fine-tune. If your solution is scalable and will contribute to accelerate a transition to a Circular Economy, this program is for you!
Start local: Get small to get big. We welcome individuals and teams with an ambitious vision who are looking to first validate and implement their solutions in Ireland while having a vision for expanding into Europe and beyond.
Scale: Arbutus Incubator focuses on solutions that are scalable to new markets and regions without sacrificing quality and efficiency.
Incubator Program Selection
We are currently looking for startups with innovative and scalable solutions, services and products.
We require that you are at least a team of two, are willing to focus 100% on your venture and have an initial proof-of-concept. We also welcome foreign companies who need support in launching in Europe to get in touch.
Register your interest: info@arbutus.ie
Our Focus
1
Quality of the team.
What we value: Education, work experience, resilience, willingness to learn.
2
Novelty & defensibility of your technology
What we value: Carbon focused technology, plant-based foods, circular processes, plant-based bio-pharmaceuticals.
3
Traction you have generated
What we value: Market research, industry partnerships, potential sales channels
4
Market size and accessibility as well as product-market fit
What we value: Export potential, international reach and capabilities
Get in touch if you are:
A researcher with a great idea
A project team looking for support and mentorship
A startup that wants to take things to the next level
Later stage companies seeking to increase market & industry access
A company in an adjacent industry entering plant-based industries, food science or pharma.