Tech, Venture and Cultural Summit
Castlebar, Ireland - October 15/16 2026
From the West of Ireland to the Streets of New York: The WxW Pre-Seed Challenge
Republic of Work has partnered with West X West (WXW) to find, shortlist, and elevate 32 of Ireland’s highest-calibre early-stage startups. Are you ready to pitch to US Venture Capitalists?
Connecting Founders, Capital, and Culture
At its core, West X West (WXW) is where the creative spirit of the West connects groundbreaking founders with global capital. This October, the summit returns to Castlebar as an expanded, high-energy forum where tech, enterprise, and culture converge.
To mark this year's summit, Republic of Work has joined forces with WXW to run the prestigious WxW Pre-Seed Challenge - a high-stakes launchpad for the next generation of Irish tech giants.
We are selecting a shortlist of high-calibre startups to join us. If selected, you won't just showcase your business in Mayo; you will open a direct pipeline to global venture funding, culminating in an exclusive investor pitch trip to New York City.
