Evogen, PolliKnow, SoloBook, UnitMode named New Frontiers Award winners
The winners of the 2024 New Frontiers (Phase 2) Programme delivered by IADT Media Cube in partnership with NovaUCD were announced today.
Evogen, PolliKnow, SoloBook, and UnitMode were announced as winners following during a showcase event held in Dún Laoghaire,.
Eleven early-stage start-ups, based in the greater South Dublin area, incorporating South Dublin, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown and North Wicklow, competed in the Enterprise Ireland-funded programme over the last six months.
Thirty-six start-ups have now completed the three IADT Media Cube/NovaUCD New Frontiers Programmes delivered to date.
The New Frontiers programme provides entrepreneurs with access to supports including mentorship, funding support from Enterprise Ireland, and access to resources including desk space facilities from IADT Media Cube and NovaUCD.
Susanne L’Estrange, New Frontiers Programme Manager, IADT Media Cube, said: “These founders have successfully completed Phase 2 of the New Frontiers programme, deepening their understanding of target markets. Through meaningful engagement with prospective customers, they have developed innovative product-market solutions that address key challenges. Today, they proudly join the esteemed New Frontiers community of founders who have completed the programme at the Institute of Art, Design & Technology.”
Evogen, which is developing a cutting-edge, data-driven platform designed to revolutionise genetic selection in dairy farming, was named winner of the one to watch award, sponsored by NovaUCD.
Andrew Moore, co-founder, Evogen, said: “Having grown up on a farm I am passionate about transforming the genetic selection process to help dairy farmers thrive. I am delighted to have received the NovaUCD one to watch award at the end of this New Frontiers Programme. It’s just the beginning as Evogen focuses on aligning genetics with farm environments driving greater performance and profitability for dairy farms.”
PolliKnow, which developed a device using advanced sensors and computer vision to measure the presence of wild insect pollinators in their natural habitats, won the most likely to succeed award, sponsored by DLR Local Enterprise Office.
Meg Brennan, co-founder, PolliKnow, said: “New Frontiers has been instrumental in developing PolliKnow. The programme has given us the time, space and expert support needed to take us to the next level on our journey.”
SoloBook, which is developing an AI-powered, community-driven travel platform for solo travellers was named winner of the best pitch award sponsored by IADT Media Cube. Co-founder Pierre Yimbog said: “I am delighted to have won the Best Pitch Award at the 2024 IADT Media Cube and NovaUCD New Frontiers Programme Showcase event.
“The Showcase was an opportunity to show all the work we’ve put in during the past 6 months and to celebrate the conclusion of this Enterprise Ireland funded programme… This is a milestone on a journey to building a safer travel community, and SoloBook invites you to celebrate this achievement with us.”
UnitMode, which is developing a marketing SaaS that eliminates greenwashing risks, empowering brands to build consumer trust through responsible, compliant advertising, was named winner of the most likely to scale award, sponsored by Flynn O’Driscoll.
Seán Boyle, co-founder, UnitMode, said: “The New Frontiers programme has been a transformative experience for UnitMode. It provided a very invaluable ecosystem where we had access to Enterprise Ireland, IADT and NovaUCD, which opened up a lot of valuable conversations really helping us advance in our business.”
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