Todhchaí

Todhchaí is a new national enterprise programme designed to grow Ireland’s Irish language economy and support an emerging generation of founders choosing to build businesses through Irish across Dublin and the Gaeltacht. 

It is a partnership between Gaeilge365, Údarás na Gaeltachta and The Digital Hub. Based in The Digital Hub, the programme supports Irish speakers to develop the skills, confidence and connections necessary to build sustainable businesses and contribute directly to Ireland’s bilingual future. It also aims to support the creation of at least 15 live Irish language businesses each year through: 

• Online courses, hackathons and start-up workshops designed to help people build businesses through the medium of Irish.
• To create direct links between Irish language entrepreneurs and public and private sector partners with real market demand.

The momentum behind Irish language entrepreneurship is already visible on the ground and this reflects an emerging start-up culture where founders are increasingly choosing to build businesses that operate through Irish - serving public bodies, communities and markets at home and abroad. 

The project is aligned with the National Plan for Irish Language Public Services 2024-2030, and demonstrates a commitment to delivering a bilingual public service and supporting the wider move towards a bilingual society. Entrepreneurship is at the heart of the initiative, turning Irish language skills into successful enterprises that strengthen the Irish economy while supporting the delivery of public services through Irish.