12 insurtech start-ups to join 2026 InsTech.ie Foundry programme
The initiative aims to 'position Ireland as a leading testbed for insurance innovation by connecting emerging companies directly with insurers, industry experts, investors and experienced founders'. ie Foundry programme
The InsTech.ie Foundry programme, a pre-accelerator initiative in partnership with Furthr, will welcome twelve Irish insurance technology start-ups for its second edition. This collaboration aims to connect emerging companies directly with insurers, industry experts, investors and experienced founders, positioning Ireland as a leading testbed for insurance innovation.
The selected companies will benefit from access to insurers, industry experts, investors and experienced founders, allowing them to validate their solutions, develop meaningful industry relationships and accelerate their path to market. According to Gary Leyden, CEO of InsTech.ie, the first cohort demonstrated the potential when ambitious founders received direct access to insurance expertise, networks and decision-makers.
The 12 participating start-ups will bring a diverse range of technologies to the table. These include an AI orchestration layer for commercial brokerages, a platform to make insurance more inclusive for people with mental health conditions, a claims settlement valuation tool, and a climate-risk modelling platform among others.
An AI decision-support platform, a pre-send compliance platform, and an AI-driven claims handling system are also among the offerings. The initiative is supported by 24 insurance industry members and tracks over 120 Irish insurtech companies.
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