Every great startup journey has its launch and Demo Day finale, but what matters most is how this ending becomes the start of a new adventure. That's the spirit Tangent, Trinity’s Ideas Workspace, thrives on – inspiring student entrepreneurs within and beyond the Trinity community.

On September 7th, Tangent hosted Demo Day, the climax of Trinity's renowned startup program, LaunchBox, the Student Summer Acceleration Programme. The program has been incubating brilliant ideas long before Tangent's time and continues to drive innovation in the student entrepreneurship world.

The event drew industry experts, mentors, investors all anticipating the incredible transformations of ten student startups that underwent an intensive three-month acceleration journey.

The cohort featured a mix of local talent, including eight Irish startups, a team from the US, and another with co-founders spanning the US and Colombia. Impressively, three startups set their sights on the healthcare industry. Women led the charge, with three female-led startups (Critisee, Gea, and Verify A Vendor), and ConnectEDU featured a female co-founder. Taking a unique twist, this year's cohort welcomed two hardware startups into the mix, injecting a fresh perspective into a program that has traditionally leaned towards software and services.

Demo Day was an outright success, celebrating innovation, dedication, and entrepreneurship. Watch the Demo Day Video to experience the excitement firsthand.

Hebe Adventures snagged the top spot, winning €3000. NeuroSonic secured second place with a €1500 cash prize. Verify A Vendor claimed third place, walking away with €500. Critisee captured the hearts of the audience, earning the Audience Favorite award and €300 cash prize.

As an added bonus, all the winners earned six-month access to Dogpatch Labs, the nation's premier innovation hub, reaffirming Tangent's commitment to nurturing entrepreneurship among Trinity students.

Experience the highlights of Demo Day by watching the Demo Day Recap for an in-depth overview of the event and firsthand insights into the startup journey.

 

LaunchBox 23 Demo Day truly exemplified the game-changing potential of startups, laying the foundation for an exhilarating entrepreneurial voyage that's better witnessed than simply described.