Climate-focused Green Grow 2026 open for applications
'Accelerate Green is a cornerstone of our commitment to carbon reduction and green technology solutions in Ireland. We are proud to support innovators who are not only building successful businesses but are also making real contributions to the Irish economy'' he said.
'AGG 2026 is an invaluable opportunity for business founders looking to grow and scale in the green technology and renewable energy sectors and I encourage them to apply. I look forward to meeting the newest cohort of 'Grow' participants and to learning more about their unique innovations.'
The programme, which begins in January 2026, offers another cohort of scaling green technology innovators the opportunity to accelerate their climate impact. Applicants have until Friday 7th November to apply for the programme, which designed specifically for established SMEs and STEM entrepreneurs who are either scaling or pivoting their businesses to align with the climate change economy. Areas of innovation include renewable energy, AI, sustainability software, circular economy, biodiversity, healthcare, food tech, and other green technology sectors.
Delivered in partnership with Resolve Partners, the programme combines eight intensive modules of strategic business workshops, mentoring, and industry engagement. Participants will benefit from business strategy and scale-up mentorship, support in investor readiness and articulating their climate impact, connections with policymakers, funders, and enterprise agencies, opportunities to pilot solutions within BnM, and a platform to present their innovations at the programme's capstone conference, attended by over 300 stakeholders.
We are proud to support innovators who are not only building successful businesses but are also making real contributions to the Irish economy
BnM also provides unparalleled support throughout the programme, including access to senior leadership expertise, facilities in Boora, Co. Offaly, and the opportunity for direct collaboration on innovation projects. Each participating company is also introduced to a wide ecosystem of industry experts, research networks, and potential investors —positioning them for rapid growth and global scalability.
The seventh iteration of the AGG programme concluded last month, and featured nine pioneering businesses from across the island of Ireland. These companies brought forward cutting-edge green technologies spanning renewable energy, energy efficiency, ecology, biodiversity, and the circular economy.
This year's standout achievements include a recertification status for Dundalk-based company, Easydry, which now holds a B Corporation trademark, signifying high standards of social and environmental performance. Operating in 25 countries, Easydry supports organisations in reducing water consumption, cutting waste, and streamlining operations through single-use, fully compostable products.
Armagh-based Plaswire also made significant strides with its RX Polymer – a transparent, scalable solution for managing waste polymers from production and interior sources. This material is transformed into sustainable construction products, enabling a fully circular process that replaces high-carbon materials such as precast concrete, scarce timber, and virgin plastics. Founder Andrew Billingsley has showcased RX Polymer on the global stage, including at the 55th Paris Airshow and the European Wind Blade Recycling Summit in Berlin.
The AGG programme continues to catalyse growth and collaboration beyond each cohort. Some of the key alumni developments include a collaboration between Cork company, Hibra Design (AGG 2023) and BnM's Land and Habitats team has led to the Boglands Electric Tractor Re-engineering (BETR) programme, a pilot initiative to electrify the BnM tractor fleet launching this month.
Another significant development is the joint venture between Monaghan company Acel Energy and Galway's Conneely Builders, both AGG alumni. This venture has secured a contract to deliver a 1.2MW solar farm at Shannon Airport, expected to meet up to 20% of the airport's electricity needs.
Online business, KnowCarbon, from the 2022 cohort, now operates in 20 countries with its Digital Carbon Twin technology. Using AI, the company enables granular carbon footprint analysis of products, allowing organisations to make data-informed decisions that drive down lifecycle emissions.
Participants of AGG over the previous three years said the programme had helped steer their organisations towards green technology and climate-focused initiatives.
'Taking part in BnM Accelerate Green Grow with Resolve Partners has been invaluable for our business,' said Fiona Nulty, co-founder of Biosense, and participant in the Accelerate Green 2025 cohort.
'The expert guidance, mentoring, and peer network helped us to sharpen our strategy, build confidence in our direction, and grow our ambition. It is a well-structured, programme that gives real time and support to companies working on complex environmental challenges.'
BnM is supporting Ireland's journey to net zero by providing secure, renewable energy solutions to businesses nationwide. The company is leveraging its landbank, collaborating with strategic partners, and engaging with local communities to develop a 5GW pipeline of renewable energy projects. This includes onshore and offshore wind, solar, biomass, and battery energy storage systems (BESS), all aimed at enabling industrial growth while contributing to a more sustainable future.
BnM has been serving communities across Ireland for over 90 years, and today we continue to support business and local communities not only by safeguarding renewable energy supply, but also through our dedicated programme of community initiatives ranging from community benefit funds and our business accelerator Accelerate Green, to our Pathways to the Future educational supports.
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