UCD Investors & Entrepreneurs Society

Ireland’s 2026 National Hult Prize Foundation Competition winners: ReAble Labs! 🏆

For the second year, the UCD Investors and Entrepreneurs Society had the pleasure of hosting the Irish National Final bringing together 21 student startup teams from Munster Technological University, Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology, University College Cork, University College Dublin, University of Limerick, University of Galway, and Trinity College Dublin to compete for the chance to change the world. 🌍

Through intense competition, students took part in the round one pitches to see which teams would progress to the final six.

Out of the 21 teams at the Nationals, the seven Universities and final six pitches; ReAble Labs solution uniquely impressed. The start-up are approaching the task of designing and building affordable prosthetic hands that combine function, comfort, and technology to empower everyday life. Congratulations to our finalists ExHalo Medical, Medura, Auxo, MaternaGuard and Windhover and to all teams that took part.

Ireland’s Hult Prize Nationals didn’t happen overnight and there’s a few thanks in order.

Big thanks from the I&E and Irish Hult Prize team to our sponsors and supporters for believing in our vision and supporting our Program: Deloitte, Enterprise Ireland, UCD Innovation Academy, UCD Sustainability, UCD Lochlann Quinn School of Business, NovaUCD, Ghada Ferchichi and Raomal Perera.

A huge thank you to our photographer Conor Mulhern, Triona McCormack for some encouraging words, and our judges Andrew Parish, Peter Caslin, Brian Caulfield, Claire Mc Bride, Cyril McGuire, Gary Fox, Jack Cantillon, Davin Mac Ananey, MBA, CBCA, MII, CIM and Raomal Perera for making the event the success it was!

For anyone who missed out, fear not!

The Hult Prize is an annual competition. If you’re a student interested in entrepreneurship, reach out to your university entrepreneurship societies and get involved in next year’s Hult Prize competition.

Organising Team: Seán Kelly, David Mooney, Ross O’Boyle, Mihaela Borta and William Hackett

Join us on the 15th of April as we welcome for our final Speaker Series event of the academic year.

Jamie is a former Irish international rugby player who earned 95 caps for Ireland and represented both Leinster Rugby and the British & Irish Lions.

Since retiring from professional rugby, Jamie has transitioned into the business world, working in leadership role at Stripe while also investing in high-growth companies.

Day & Date: Wednesday, 15th April
Time: 18:30
Location: Room TBC, Lochlann Quinn School of Business

Fidelity International have recently launched applications for their 2026 Dublin Summer Internship.

During the 10 week summer programme, you will complete rotations in two of the Dublin based teams: Fund Accounting, Trade Management Services,
Product Delivery or Client Services. The programme is designed for students set to graduate in 2028 or 2029.

Fidelity have been helping clients plan and invest for their futures for over 50 years. From more than 25 locations around the world, they provide investment services and retirement expertise to everyone from central banks to private individuals.

They’re known for acting with integrity and thinking for the long-term. And across their organisation, they foster a welcoming, caring and inclusive culture where people feel respected, trusted and able to be themselves.

Don’t miss out on an amazing opportunity and apply using the link in our bio!