Mark wins founder of the year award

An AI-powered seizure detector founded by a Cork start-up has been awarded by Enterprise Ireland.

Mark O’Sullivan, CEO of NeuroBell, was given the High-Potential Start-Up (HPSU) Founder of the Year award for 2025. NeuroBell is a medical device start-up based in Cork and founded in 2023.

Its first product, Luna, is a portable brain monitor with AI-powered seizure detection, that enables neonatal ICU staff to quickly diagnose seizures without subspecialty expertise, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.

The Founder of the Year Awards recognise and celebrate the dedication of entrepreneurs and start-ups working to build world-class companies of the future.

Five finalists were shortlisted for the 2025 Award, each nominated by their peers and actively engaged in Enterprise Ireland’s High Potential Start-Up (HPSU) Founders Forum over the past year.

This year marks the 10th year of the HPSU Founders Forum programme, which is delivered in partnership with Select Strategies.

Mark O’Sullivan said: "Enterprise Ireland has been with us on our start-up journey and we look forward to working them as we scale into the US and European markets. Luna allows healthcare workers in neonatal ICU’s to act quickly with the right information. Our ultimate aim is to grow the business globally, bringing Luna to all hospital settings for the benefit of critically ill infants and their families.”

Jenny Melia, CEO, Enterprise Ireland said: “With over 480 founders having participated in the HPSU Founders Forum to date, this initiative continues to be a powerful platform for peer learning, collaboration and growth. Enterprise Ireland is proud to support these founders at every stage of their journey, working closely with partners across the ecosystem to ensure Ireland remains a world-class location to start and scale a business."