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BIC 2026 May Newsletter – Irish BICs powering Accelerate Hub and Accelerate Stage at Dublin Tech Summit – Startups Pitch for €9.5 Million at AxisBIC Investor Event – Final Tickets for TechFest May 21st.

19th May 2026

 

In this issue:

  • Start-ups supported by Irish BICs received €34 million in funding last year
  • AxisBIC Entrepreneurship Awards Highlight Student Innovation at UCC
  • Irish BICs are proud to be powering the Accelerate Hub and Accelerate Stage at Dublin Tech Summit
  • Final Tickets available for TechFest May 21 in Cork
  • Startups Pitch for €9.5 Million at the AxisBIC Investor Event
  • Venture Academy Photos
  • The 2026 Venture Academy Video

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