ivenTUre 2025: Empowering the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs at TU Dublin
The 2025 ivenTUre programme at Technological University Dublin has officially wrapped—and what a journey it has been. This year, over 90 students from diverse disciplines across TU Dublin came together to ideate and build impactful startups, culminating in the creation of 22 student-led ventures in just three weeks.
Designed to foster entrepreneurial thinking and real-world innovation, ivenTUre guides participants through a dynamic process of venture building. Across three intensive weeks, students engaged in workshops and hands-on activities focused on:
- Week 1: Empathy Mapping, Problem Validation, and Ideation
- Week 2: Building Ventures, Prototypes, and Market Fit
- Week 3: Pitch Preparation
This year’s programme was supported by 15 dedicated mentors, including experienced startup founders and business leaders, who provided personalised guidance and feedback throughout the journey. Thanks to the continued support of our valued partners—Technological University Dublin, TU Dublin Foundation, TU Dublin Growth Hub, Bolton Trust, and Enterprise Ireland—students received the resources, insights, and encouragement needed to bring their ideas to life.
🎉 And the Winners for ivenTUre 2025 are...
🏆 Winner: PediDex
A tracking pen and digital platform designed to support Fine Motor Skill Development in children.
Team: Siem Estifanos, Elisa Ghingo, Erika Lebedeva, Oisín McPhillips
🥈 Runner-Up: Drippy
An innovative period pad design that prevents leaks, helping users feel confident and stress-free.
Team: Nawaal Azeem, Derica Barnor, Pamela Merrigan, Shalom Olorunfemi, Eunice Oyebamiji
🎖️ Merit Awards
🌿 1st Merit – Plant Pet:
A STEM learning tool that helps kids connect with nature in a playful, educational way.
Team: Tom Whitfield
🩺 2nd Merit – Precision:
A dictation and transcription tool that simplifies clinical documentation for surgeons.
Team: Mykhailo Danilevskyi, Keith Masterson, Zuwena Mohammed
🍽️ 3rd Merit – MyGrub:
An app that connects users with restaurants based on dietary requirements or religious observances.
Team: Sarika Sah
🎤 Porters’ Desk Elevator Pitch Award- ReConnect:
A wellness retreat focused on eco-conscious living, stress relief, and real human connection.
Team: Yaroslava Bilous, Tetiana Vainikainen, Yuliia Vasylevska, Yevheniia Vasylkiv
The energy, creativity, and resilience demonstrated throughout ivenTUre 2025 have once again proven the transformative power of student entrepreneurship. With their newfound confidence, real-world experience, and a supportive network behind them, our student innovators are ready to make waves well beyond TU Dublin.
We can’t wait to see what they’ll do next.