Professional Background

Senior Innovation and Accelerator Manager, Trinity Innovation and Enterprise, Trinity College Dublin.

At the forefront of innovation and entrepreneurship at Trinity College Dublin, Breandán serves as the Programme Director for the European Institute of Technology and Innovation’s (EIT) Entrepreneurship and Accelerator programs, as well as Horizon Europe and ‘Erasmus +’ initiatives. His role focuses on identifying and supporting groundbreaking innovators, startups, and entrepreneurs, particularly in two key areas: climate mitigation technologies—centered on circular economies and sustainable built environments—and carbon removal solutions, alongside cutting-edge advancements in digital health.

Breandán has successfully launched a variety of accelerators, including six in climate tech, four in digital health, and two in artificial intelligence. He has also led four cohorts as part of the ‘Circuléire’ New Ventures Programme, a collaboration with Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR). Through these initiatives, he has worked with hundreds of startups from across Europe and beyond, fostering critical industry partnerships and cross-institutional collaboration to ensure their success. In addition, he continues to represent Trinity in Horizon Europe research collaboration bids.

Areas of Expertise

• Start Up Development
• Sustainability
• Business Strategy
• Finance & Investment
• Sustainability & Green Technologies
• Networking & Relationships

Availability and Commitment

Relatively flexible with a sufficient heads-up!