Awards
Night 2026
Join Ireland’s startup community at Dublin City Hall as the winners of the 15th National Startup Awards are revealed — 74 national finalists, 12 categories and the Grand Prix Startup of the Year.
Ireland’s startup community,
under one roof
Now in its 15th year, the National Startup Awards ceremony brings together founders, investors, Enterprise Ireland, the Local Enterprise Offices, sponsors and the wider ecosystem for one evening at Dublin City Hall. Every national finalist is celebrated on the night, and the winners in all 12 categories — plus the overall Grand Prix — are announced live.
Expect a drinks reception in the rotunda, the awards presentation, and plenty of time to meet the people behind this year’s most exciting Irish startups.
- Doors openRegistration, welcome drinks and networking in the rotunda.
- Awards presentationWinners revealed across all 12 categories, finishing with the Grand Prix — Startup of the Year.
- Awards finishPhotos, drinks and time to congratulate the winners.
Gary Fox
Founder and host of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Ireland’s number one independent business podcast, where he has interviewed hundreds of founders including Steven Bartlett and Gary Neville. Gary bootstrapped his own company HostButlers from zero to €500K turnover, lectures on entrepreneurship at Trinity College Dublin’s Tangent, invests in early-stage companies, and returns to host the National Startup Awards. LinkedIn →
Dublin City Hall
Dame Street, Dublin 2, D02 TX51Ireland
- Two minutes from Dame Street Luas (Trinity / Westmoreland stops) and Dublin Bus routes along Dame Street.
- Nearest car parks: Q-Park Christchurch and Park Rite Drury Street.
- Step-free access via the Dame Street entrance — let us know of any access requirements when booking.