Introducing the 2026 Futura Start-Up Pitch Event Finalists
We are pleased to announce the finalists selected for the Futura Start-Up Pitch Event, bringing together a strong cohort of emerging companies developing innovative technologies and solutions across a range of sectors.
These finalists will have the opportunity to present their businesses to investors, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers as part of the Futura Innovation Conference, October 19–21, 2026, in Limerick. Winners announced October 21, 2026.
AeroBeam
Dublin, Ireland
AeroBeam is developing a remote surface analysis platform combining standoff imaging, drone-deployed LIBS and precision laser ablation. Together, these technologies enable difficult-to-access to be inspected, chemically analysed and cleaned.
Anri
Co Clare Ireland
Anri combines computer vision technique scoring with club management software for combat sports gyms to help students improve form and coaches to track progress. Our CV is also being explored in Sports Ireland’s high-performance training centre.
ArrayPatch
Munster, Ireland
ArrayPatch is developing next-generation microneedle-based therapeutics. The lead program, GLP-DerMap™, addresses the challenges associated with current GLP-1 agonist injections by delivering the medicine in a pain-free patch.
Astracite
Flemish-Brabant, Belgium
Astracite is developing high-performing battery material for CO2 and silicon.
BLACKPIN IoT
Baden-Württemberg, Germany
DecubiMat is an AI-powered sensor system for early detection of pressure ulcer risk in nursing care. Built on space-derived sensor technology (Kinotex), it delivers GDPR-compliant documentation and eases nursing staff workload.
Everhaze
Dublin, Ireland
Everhaze is an AI-native PR technology company building Lú, an agentic platform that helps communications teams unlock time, deliver higher-value work and move beyond billable hours towards capability and outcome-based business models.
Future Proof Knowledge
Drogheda, Louth
Future Proof Knowledge builds the AI infrastructure connecting neurodiverse education and care coordination, replacing fragmented tools with one shared system so schools, therapists and families work from the same plan.
Home Chocolat
Cork, Co. Cork
Home Chocolat makes professional chocolate possible in any kitchen. The Chocolatier Pro tempers chocolate automatically and holds temper for hours. CocoaBlox, a patented ingredient system, puts the recipe in the maker’s hands. Sold in 26 countries.
Intraverse
Lagos, Lagos
Intraverse Africa is an AI-driven travel commerce platform for agencies, independent sellers, fintechs and enterprises. It combines travel inventory, booking, payments, ticketing, APIs and white-label solutions across Africa.
Ka-Boom
Belfast, UK
Ka-Boom is an AI-powered workforce platform connecting people, recruitment, industry, academia and cities to solve skills gaps, unlock hidden talent and reskill and upskill individuals and databases for the future of work.
LayerLogic
Gothenburg, Västra götaland
LayerLogic is a Swedish deep-tech company developing graphene-based biosensors for rapid, on-site detection of foodborne pathogens, delivering results in as little as 15 minutes.
MisterBridge
Grenoble, France
MisterBridge is a white-label B2B matchmaking platform that helps companies find trusted partners and service providers within their own networks (sports clubs, firms, federations), with AI matching, verified profiles and secure payments.
MuseCool
London, England
MuseCool is building The Muse, an all-in-one platform for music tutors. It manages payments, sheet music, lesson summaries and student practice, using proprietary technology that understands what happens inside each music lesson.
PsycReality
Dublin, Ireland
We are a tech company transforming mental health care through AI, immersive VR and digital solutions. Its integrated system empowers clinicians with innovative tools for therapy and personalised mental healthcare for anxiety, trauma, ADHD and Autism.
Revide.xyz
Preston, Lancashire
Revide is building the digital infrastructure for bridal retail, connecting brides, dresses, designers and stores through discovery, qualified leads, bookings, store management, payments and AI-powered industry data and intelligence.
Substrato Medical
Cork, Ireland
Tuarity
Dublin, Ireland
Tuarity is an AI advisor that helps people leaders handle day-to-day HR with confidence and compliance. It gives clear, jurisdiction-aware guidance based on a company’s own policies, drafts the documents, and keeps a record of every decision.
Wisepath
Austin, Texas
Wisepath builds the infrastructure of the talent-economy by creating the global map of human talent. Thanks to its unique and proprietary technology SkillQuest™ Wisepath measures 20 behavioral skills using mainstream video games.
Don’t miss the Start-Up Pitch Event!
The Futura Start-Up Pitch Event is scheduled for 21 October, 2026.
Winners Announced on 21 October, 2026.
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