KPMG Ireland has announced the shortlist of companies that will compete in the final of the 2025 KPMG Global Tech Innovator competition.
Now in its fifth year, the contest showcases he best of Ireland's emerging tech innovators across diverse sectors.
The finalists were selected from a high volume of entries that KPMG described as exceptional, and they will pitch their innovations and growth ambitions to an esteemed panel of judges.
The panel includes Jamie Heaslip, former Ireland rugby star and now strategic growth leader for Stripe in Ireland and the UK; Peter Coppinger, founder and CEO of Success.co; Debbie Rennick, general partner, Act Venture Capital Ltd; Aileen Hayes, Managing Director of Endeavor Ireland; and Anna Scally, partner and head of technology, media & telecoms and KPMG Ireland and EMEA.
The shortlisted companies span fintech, RegTech, wellbeing and engagement app for care providers, healthcare robotics, adtech and AI, and the winners will advance to the Global Tech Innovator final in Lisbon in November.
Additional prizes include representing Ireland on the global stage, receiving mentorship from KPMG professionals, and gaining access to exclusive networking events.
The Ireland finalists for Global Tech Innovator 2025 are:
Akara
Akara have developed AI-powered sensors, predictive analytics and autonomous disinfection robots to streamline day-to-day hospital operations. They are pioneering the smart operating room of the future.
Altra
Altra helps care providers improve how they communicate, engage and support wellbeing in adult social care services.
Customs Window
Customs Window is an intelligent customs automation platform that simplifies and manages the complex data requirements for EU and UK Ecommerce customs declarations.
Dimply
The Dimply hub is a no-code intelligent, real-time customer experience platform which enables financial institutions to build and embed any customer journey on-brand with real-time insights and regulatory-grade security.
Imvizar
Imvizar is a rapidly scaling immersive storytelling company using augmented reality to change how people engage with the world around them.
Glitch
Glitch is an AI-powered platform that simplifies how B2B companies acquire customers online. Designed to eliminate complexity and boost efficiency.
This is Penny
Penny FS Technologies is a purpose-led software technology company, their core activities include research, innovation and new product/software development, designed around the financial services needs of women.
Photo: Jac Dunne, Dimply; Lesley Tully, This is Penny; Michael Guerin, Imvizar; Niamh Donnelly, Akara; Aisling Browne, Glitch; Adam Keane, Altra and Johnny Dunne, Customs Window.
