Circular Innovation • Technology • Enterprise

Innovation that creates opportunity.

Phase Innovate brings people, technology and sustainable ideas together to build skills, create enterprises and strengthen communities.

From transforming discarded materials into new products to introducing young people to coding and AI, we create practical pathways from learning to making, innovation and enterprise.

Community-led Future-focused Circular by design

About Phase Innovate

We believe innovation should be accessible.

Phase Innovate is an Irish social enterprise creating practical connections between sustainability, technology, enterprise and community development.

We design programmes that help people learn new skills, experiment with tools and technology, reuse resources, develop ideas and participate more fully in the changing economy.

We believe that everyone, regardless of background or circumstance, has the potential to create meaningful change when given access to the right skills, tools, knowledge and opportunities — transforming ideas into practical solutions that improve lives, strengthen communities and open pathways to employment, entrepreneurship and lasting impact.

What We Do

Three interconnected pillars. One mission.

Creating opportunity through innovation.

01

Circular Innovation

Turning waste into opportunity.

Textile and plastic upcycling, repair, shared access to sewing machines and making tools, circular product development, sustainable fashion, LoopLab and community making. Explore Circular Innovation →
02

Technology & Future Skills

Create with technology — don’t just consume it.

Coding, AI, digital creativity, web development, 3D design, digital fabrication and future-focused learning.

Explore Technology →
03

Enterprise & Inclusion

Helping ideas become opportunities.

Entrepreneurship, mentoring, employability, creative enterprise and inclusive pathways into business and work.

Explore Enterprise →

Our Approach

Learn → Make → Innovate → Enterprise → Impact

01

Learn

Build practical and future-focused skills.

02

Make

Turn knowledge into tangible products and solutions.

03

Innovate

Experiment, redesign and solve real problems.

04

Enterprise

Create pathways toward work and entrepreneurship.

05

Impact

Generate measurable social, economic and environmental value.

Featured Programmes

Practical programmes with visible outcomes.

Circular Textiles

Threads of Culture

Clothing swaps, sewing and equipment access, repair, textile upcycling, sustainable fashion and creative enterprise.

Explore Threads of Culture →
Techstar Startup & Inclusion

Inclusive Diverse Founders

Enterprise training, digital skills, mentoring and confidence-building for underrepresented founders.

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Young People

Young Makers & Technology

STEM, coding, AI, creativity and innovation through hands-on challenges.

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LoopLab

Circular Innovation & Creative Enterprise Hub

Where ideas, materials and technology become opportunity.

LoopLab is Phase Innovate’s developing circular innovation and enterprise ecosystem, bringing together making, repair, technology, training and enterprise development.

Discover LoopLab
01 Circular Fashion Studio
02 Plastic Innovation Lab
03 Repair Café
04 Maker Space
05 Print & Creative Production
06 Digital & AI Lab
07 Enterprise Lab
08 Sustainable Marketplace

Impact

Ideas are important. Impact is what matters.

Verified achievements are shown separately from future programme targets.

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What’s Happening

Upcoming events and community activity.

AUG19
Technology

Escape The AI Lab

2 Days to Build a Python-Powered Cyber Escape Room- Practical coding experiences for young people.

Drogheda • 19 & 20 August 2026 See Details →
SEP 30
Training & Enterprise

Launch of Training Links Programmes

Join us for the official launch of our Training Links programmes, supporting inclusive entrepreneurship, practical skills development and business growth.

30 September 2026 Register Your Interest →
OCT 12
Finance & Enterprise

Financial Literacy and AI-Powered Accounting

Build the financial knowledge and confidence needed to run a sustainable, Build the financial knowledge and confidence needed to run a sustainable

12 OCT, and 6 NOV 2026

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NOV 18
Technology & Enterprise

Agentic & Autonomous Commerce for Entrepreneurs

Discover how AI agents and autonomous commerce are transforming how businesses sell, engage customers and operate online, creating smarter, more efficient e-commerce experiences.

18 NOV, and 28 November 2026 Register Your Interest →
JAN 25
Ai Digital Marketing

AI Powered Digital Marketing for Entrepreneurs

Learn practical digital marketing strategies to strengthen your online presence, reach the right customers and grow your business using effective digital tools and platforms.

25 & 30 January 2027

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FEB 15
Technology & Enterprise

AI Essentials for Entrepreneurs & Intrapreneurs

Build practical AI skills to work smarter, improve productivity and drive innovation. Learn how to use AI tools to generate ideas, streamline everyday tasks, improve decision-making and create new Opportunities.

15 FEB, and 20 Febuary 2027 Register Your Interest →
Feb 25
Sustainability & Circular Enterprise

Sustainable & Circular Business

Learn how to turn sustainability and circular economy principles into practical business opportunities. Explore circular product development, sustainable business models, ESG and product footprint, with practical demonstrations of upcycling plastics and fabrics into useful new products.

25 & 27 FEB 2027

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MAR 19
Startup & Venture Development

Startup Accelerator: From Idea to Investor Ready

An intensive startup development and investor-readiness programme designed to help founders validate their ideas, strengthen their business models, understand their market, develop growth strategies and prepare a compelling investor pitch.

19–21 MARCH 2027

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2027
Leadership & Enterprise

Leadership, Entrepreneurship & Intrapreneurship

Develop the confidence and practical skills to lead, identify opportunities and turn ideas into action. Explore entrepreneurial thinking, intrapreneurship, innovation, leadership, communication and how to create positive change within a business or organisation.

2027 • Date to be announced

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2027
Mentoring & Business Support

Mentoring & Business Coaching

Get practical, personalised support to help you overcome business challenges, clarify your goals and move your ideas forward. Work with experienced mentors and coaches on areas such as business strategy, growth, leadership, marketing, finance and business development.

2027 • Dates to be announced

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2027
Founder Community & Connections

Networking & Founder Connections

Connect with entrepreneurs, aspiring founders, business owners, intrapreneurs and community leaders. Build meaningful relationships, exchange ideas, share opportunities and develop connections that can lead to collaboration, peer support, partnerships and business growth.

2027 • Ongoing networking opportunities

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Who We Work With

Innovation works better together.

CommunitiesSchools & LibrariesLocal AuthoritiesBusinessesUniversitiesFunders & Foundations

Get Involved

There’s a place for you at Phase Innovate.

Join a programme, become a maker, volunteer, partner with us, or help us expand access to skills, tools and enterprise opportunity.

Our Locations

Drogheda & Dublin, Ireland