SoStart 2026: Showcase
On 12 June 2026, SoStart participants showcased their social innovation ventures and pitched their projects to an audience of over 80 people!
Showcase Day
You can catch up on the day here:
Meet the participants:
Branch AI (Jonathan Lane)
An affordable, accessible learning companion designed to unlock the potential of every dyslexic student. As a 24/7 support tool, Branch AI helps students learn and confidently show what they know, removing unnecessary clutter so they can focus on results.
GrianFuinneog (Joseph Luckose Melvin).
An adaptive lighting solution for people with limited access to natural daylight. By mimicking natural light cycles, it supports wellbeing, energy, and sleep; with applications across homes, workplaces, and healthcare settings.
BiaBox (Bohdan Yeriemienko , Samuel Oni, David Omozokpia and Frantisek Kadlec)
A B2C surplus food delivery service addressing both food waste and the rising cost of living. With flexible subscription and pay-as-you-go options, customers pay for delivery, not the food, making sustainability more accessible.
We are looking forward to supporting these founders as they develop and scale their ideas, and we can’t wait to see what they achieve
What is SoStart?
SoStart is a student-focused social innovation and entrepreneurship accelerator delivered by TU Dublin Enterprise Engagement in collaboration with University of Galway IdeasLab a funded by Rethink Ireland.
Over the coming weeks, participants will build the skills, confidence, and mindset to turn ideas into real impact—through hands-on workshops, expert mentorship, and collaborative learning. From designing solutions to tackling complex challenges to developing sustainable social enterprise models, this programme marks the beginning of their journey as changemakers.
Find out more about Student Entrepreneurship.