Cohort 2 — Now Open

InsTech.ie
Foundry

The InsTech.ie Foundry was created to position Ireland as a vibrant test bed for insurance innovation — building an insurtech ecosystem that works collaboratively to advance innovation and create value.

We encourage and inspire insurtech entrepreneurs helping to solve problems facing the insurance industry in Ireland and abroad.

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8
In-Person Sessions
6
Programme Modules
Sept–Apr
2026–2027
FINEOS
Dublin Venue
Foundry Cohort 1 — Our first 10 startups
Startup 1
Startup 2
Startup 3
Startup 4
Startup 5
Startup 6
Startup 7
Startup 8
Startup 9
Startup 10
Startup 1
Startup 2
Startup 3
Startup 4
Startup 5
Startup 6
Startup 7
Startup 8
Startup 9
Startup 10

What you get

InsTech.ie has partnered with Furthr to design the InsTech.ie Foundry programme — bringing a wealth of experience to offer startups. We know what it takes to grow successful startups and secure funding. This accelerator is your opportunity to immerse yourself in the startup ecosystem with like-minded founders. Challenge yourself, build new networks and keep your focus on the things that matter in moving your startup to the next stage.

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Intensive Programme
Hands-on, motivational and demanding — designed to be flexible for those in employment.
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Industry Access
Direct connections to Ireland's leading insurers, reinsurers and the wider InsTech.ie member community.
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Mentor Network
Led by a successful insurtech founder and supported by the InsTech.ie and Furthr mentor panels.
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Showcase Day
Pitch in front of investors, insurers and industry leaders at the Foundry Finale.

What does it cover?

The InsTech.ie Foundry Pre-Accelerator programme is a founder-centred, intensive (but fun), motivational, hands-on demanding 7 module programme, mixing in-person sessions and online mentor support. It is designed to be flexible to enable those in employment to integrate it into their current circumstances.

We have assembled a strong experienced team to deliver the programme, led by a successful Insurtech founder and supported by the InsTech.ie mentor and Furthr mentor panels.

Foundry session

Programme Schedule

Day 0 — Orientation
17 September 2026
Module 1 — Ideation & Opportunity Surfacing
24 September 2026
Module 2 — Problem Statement to Value Proposition
29 October 2026
Module 3 — Prototype Development & Business Modelling
26 November 2026
Module 4 — Prototype to MVP & Market Opportunity
17 December 2026
Module 5 — Financing Your Business
21 January 2027
Module 6 — Selling, Selling, Selling
18 February 2027
Foundry Finale — Showcase Day
02 April 2027
Duration
September 2026 – April 2027
Venue
FINEOS Office, Dublin
Total Sessions
8 in-person sessions
Format
In-person & online mentor support
Session dates to be confirmed. Designed to be flexible for those in employment.

Hear from our founders

Don't just take our word for it. Hear directly from the founders who went through the inaugural InsTech.ie Foundry programme.

Clare Ryan
ITUS Protect · Cohort 1
David Gallagher
Solvera · Cohort 1
Rebecca McManus
Amethyst Care · Cohort 1
Malcolm Lynch
Regzact · Cohort 1

Ready to Apply?

Applications for Foundry Cohort 2 are now open. If you have an innovative idea, product or technology that can positively impact the insurance sector — we want to hear from you.

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