shareclub Selected for Action Lab Programme 2024 - Empowering Social Entrepreneurs
We’re beyond excited to announce that Shareclub has been selected for the Social Entrepreneurs Ireland Action Lab programme, alongside, eight other innovative projects that are transforming their communities and driving social change. This programme is designed to provide early-stage support to social entrepreneurs making a tangible difference.
These nine projects stood out for their potential to create lasting impact. Each one has already graduated from the Ideas Academy (2022–2024), and now, through Action Lab, they’ll continue to develop and grow their initiatives with expert guidance. Here’s a closer look at the brilliant changemakers and their ventures:
Alexia Press Hub – Lucy Alexia Masoka - https://alexiapresshub.ie/
Empowering immigrant parents to navigate their new environment and overcome challenges related to cultural differences and assimilation during resettlement.All Irish Dance – Carmel McKenna - https://allirishdance.com/
Training programmes designed to equip individuals with the skills to lead inclusive Irish céilí dance activities for older adults and individuals with physical or intellectual disabilities.Anam VR – Pierce O’Brien & Rob Sheridan - https://www.anamvr.com/
An affordable Virtual Reality (VR) app that combines game design and education to help people struggling with anxiety.Learn Local – Eilis Davenport
Delivering culinary skills and food education programmes for schools and community groups to reduce food poverty and improve nutrition.Shamrock Squad – Alina Barone & Vika Gailite - https://www.shamrock-squad.com/
Providing informative, hands-on activities for people with disabilities and making the outdoors more accessible.shareclub – Sarah Fliessbach - https://www.weareshareclub.com/
shareclub, our company, offers reusable cup rentals for events and corporate spaces, along with an app tracking the environmental impact, driven by a vision of a sharecup in everyone’s hand. We’re thrilled to be part of this year’s Action Lab!The Digital Human – Julie Palcic - https://thedigitalhuman.ie/
Supporting digital wellness through tailored programs and talks for individuals in companies, schools, and local groups.Town Scientist – Niamh Shaw - https://niamhshaw.ie/
Breaking down barriers about science through training programmes and awareness promotion, working directly with communities.TY Future – Sylwia Brzozowska - https://www.tyfuture.ie/
An online platform connecting students, teachers, and parents to career development resources, real-world projects, and personalised guidance.
We’re incredibly proud to be part of this inspiring cohort of changemakers, and we can’t wait to see the difference these projects will make in the months to come. Be sure to check out the full list of nominees and learn more about their groundbreaking initiatives.
For more details, visit the nominees' page here.
