Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is delighted to welcome the 2026 cohort of ambitious entrepreneurs to Enterprise Ireland’s New Frontiers Programme at ATU Donegal and Sligo.
Bringing together a diverse group of ambitious founders, this year’s cohort represents a wide range of innovative businesses, ideas and sectors:
- Anthony Kelly – Hitch
- Emanuel Covasa – NeuroBridgeEDU
- James McClenaghan – NuaVantage
- Natalie Horler – Díon Skincare Ltd.
- Nishaal Gopala Krishnan – ZeNKComply
- Oisin Cullen – Open Water
- Patrick McKenna – Clada Systems
- Ryan Gaughan – TradePal
- Sabreen Esmail – Eczemo
- Sean Shiels – Donegal Functional Fungi Ltd. (T/A Myco Éire)
- Wissam Kazzaz
As a New Frontiers programme serving the North West region, we are delighted to welcome founders from across Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim.
The programme officially got underway last week with an offsite in Bundoran, providing an opportunity for the cohort to come together, get to know one another, exchange ideas and begin building connections that will support them throughout their New Frontiers journey.
The opening event marked the beginning of an exciting period of development for the participating founders as they work to develop their businesses, test their propositions and explore opportunities for future growth.
We would like to wish the entire 2026 cohort every success as they embark on the programme. We look forward to supporting them over the coming months and seeing their businesses progress throughout their New Frontiers journey.
From left to right: Sean Shiels, Wissam Kazzaz, Ryan Gaughan, Patrick McKenna, Oisin Cullen, Sabreen Esmail, James McClenaghan, Natalie Horler, Anthony Kelly, Nishaal Gopala Krishnan, Emanuel Covasa.
