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The startup scene in Ireland
Where startups get built in Limerick, who funds them, and how you get in the room.
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Limerick ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #356 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
1 organization with a profile
Who's based in Limerick
Investors 1
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Universities in Limerick
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Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
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What the sources say about Limerick
Enterprise Ireland named UL spin-out Oscil winner of its 2025 Big Ideas award and said the prize included a UC Berkeley Venture Connectivity Program visit.
Source: University of Limerick spin-out Oscil wins Big Ideas Award at Enterprise Ireland’s Start-Up Day 2025AMCS' 2020 company account described its environmental-services software as serving 2,750 customers in 23 countries; these are historical company-reported metrics.
Source: AMCS: A Global Company in the Heart of LimerickAMCS reported that in 2020 its global headquarters was in Limerick, with 169 local employees then and over 100 positions created in Limerick since 2018.
Source: AMCS: A Global Company in the Heart of LimerickA council report states the Engine Hubs network had 19 partner hubs across Limerick and Mid-West locations; this is regional infrastructure rather than 19 city-centre coworking sites.
Source: Limerick City and County Council Executive Report, February 2026A 2026 council report describes Innovate Limerick as hosting weekly WebDev meetings and 24+ events in February across multiple regional hubs, with 272 attendees; this is wider Limerick-region activity.
Source: Limerick City and County Council Executive Report, February 2026Innovate Limerick's 2026 Startup ATLAS competition supported pre-founders and early-stage entrepreneurs; its winner received one year of desk and facilities access at Engine Collaboration Centre.
Source: Limerick City and County Council Executive Report, February 2026
Questions about Limerick
How does Limerick rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #356 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).
How many startup investors are based in Limerick?
1 investor based in Limerick has a profile here: Ryan Group Holdings. The real number is higher.
Which universities are in Limerick?
One university has a profile: University of Limerick.
Geographic proximity
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