New competition showcases emerging businesses in health tech, cybersecurity, property and AI
Ten early-stage start-ups from across the island of Ireland will pitch to a panel of investors at TechTides Derry on Tuesday 27th October, showcasing new solutions across health tech, cybersecurity, property, AI and more.
All 10 businesses are less than two years old and have raised less than £250,000 in grants, investment and support. Their innovations range from AI-powered clinical documentation and vaccine research to equestrian injury prevention and property intelligence, with founders based from Derry and Belfast to Donegal, Dublin, Kildare and Wicklow.
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Arlo (Donegal): An AI clinical scribe for allied health practitioners, already used by more than 400 clinicians and reporting average daily time savings of one hour and 12 minutes.
VacTimmune (Belfast): Uses bacterial genome analysis to identify potential vaccine targets, initially focusing on Pseudomonas.
Signal PropTech (Holywood): Developing an AI-powered operating system for the new-home sales journey.
Cavalloré (Wicklow): Combines thermal imaging and machine learning to detect equine tendon injuries.
Portava (Derry): Creates branded, app-style digital experiences for Chambers of Commerce and their members.
HeartPath (Kildare): Provides integrated cardiovascular screening, diagnostics and follow-up, with its model used in Ghana and The Gambia.
Picari (Dublin): Helps organisations discover and evaluate cybersecurity vendors through a dedicated platform.
Dealer Control Hub (Derry): Develops software for independent and multi-franchise motor dealers.
KarbAI (Belfast): Uses AI to support decision-making across digital advertising accounts and already has paying commercial customers.
ClearKey (Belfast): Provides AI-powered property intelligence to help home buyers make informed decisions, tracking more than 11,000 properties across Northern Ireland.
The start-ups will pitch live at the Millennium Forum to a judging panel featuring Jack Langan, Investment Associate, Clarendon Fund Managers, Maria McMenamin, Advisor, Board Member and Investor, Emily LaRocque, Early-Stage Investor and Katey Dixon, Corporate Partner, Lewis Silkin.
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Speaking ahead of the conference, TechTides Founder Alastair Cameron said: “TechTides was created to bring the tech and business community together, give people access to fresh thinking and create opportunities for connections and collaboration. The startup pitch competition is an exciting addition to this year’s programme, giving emerging businesses the chance to showcase what they’re doing and get in front of investors.”
TechTides Derry takes place on Tuesday 27th October at the Millennium Forum. Tickets and programme details are available attechtides.co.
The conference is supported by headline sponsors The AMP, Alchemy Technology Services, part of NTT DATA, and Allstate NI with Gold Sponsors including amongst others Version 1, InterTradeIreland, Netrio and Innovation Ulster.
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