- Saturday 29 February 2020
WeSwitchU Founder Selected for Google Adopt a Startup Programme
Source: Independent.ie
A chartered accountant from Ballincollig with a strong focus on sustainability has been selected as part of an elite group of Irish startups supported by Google through its Adopt a Startup programme.
Brendan Halpin founded WeSwitchU in January, and the company has quickly gained traction by helping households find the best energy provider while handling the entire switching process on their behalf.
Within just one month of launching, WeSwitchU had already signed up and switched more than 100 customers. This early momentum, combined with the platform’s innovative approach, helped secure its place among fifteen Irish companies selected for the programme.
“This is more than a website; it’s a service,” said Halpin. “It also plays a role in reducing our carbon footprint and has potential for wider applications.”
The 12-week programme is designed to support ambitious startups with the potential to scale both in Ireland and internationally. It focuses on business planning and structured digital strategy, with experts from Google providing mentorship throughout the programme.
At the conclusion of the programme, participating companies will have the opportunity to present their progress during a pitch session at Google EMEA in Dublin. Prizes include advertising credit worth EUR 10,000 and cloud services valued at up to EUR 100,000.
Originally launched in Dublin in 2014, the Google Adopt a Startup programme has mentored more than 150 companies to date. Previous participants include FoodCloud, UrbanVolt, Jobbio, Beats Medical, and EdgeTier. The programme has since expanded to other Google locations worldwide.
To learn more about WeSwitchU and how it helps households switch energy supplier and reduce bills, visit www.weswitchu.ie.