I Wish Stem Company Limited By Guarantee

What I Wish Stem Company Limited By Guarantee does

I Wish Stem Company Limited By Guarantee is an Irish non-profit, volunteer-led community organization founded in 2015 by Gillian Keating (Partner at RDJ Law Firm) and Caroline O'Driscoll (Partner at Deloitte Ireland), with Ruth Buckley as co-founder. Structured as a Company Limited by Guarantee, it runs STEM outreach programs for female secondary school students in Ireland, addressing barriers such as a 58% confidence gap, 64% information gap, and 65% gender-equality perception issue that discourage girls from pursuing STEM careers.

The organization's core product surface is an annual showcase event held at the RDS Dublin, supported by campus week programs at seven Irish universities (University College Cork, University College Dublin, Trinity College Dublin, University of Limerick, Munster Technological University Cork and Kerry, and Dundalk Institute of Technology). Around these flagship events sit complementary programs including a Mentorship Programme, TechForGood Programme, Twinning Programmes, an Alumnae Circle, an I Wish mobile application, the STEM on Track Award, and the 180 Days to Make a Difference initiative. The organization has accumulated 65,000+ student engagements since inception, with the 2025 showcase drawing 4,000 female students and 46 speakers — the largest edition to date.

I Wish operates a sponsorship-funded business model rather than a revenue-generating one. It monetizes its programming exclusively through tiered corporate partnerships (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Strategic) with 130+ industry partners including Dell Technologies, Deloitte, Johnson & Johnson, Iarnród Éireann, Regeneron, Logitech, RDJ, Stryker, Google, Jacobs Engineering, AWS, and IDA Ireland. Students and schools access programming free of charge. There is no publicly disclosed revenue, no external funding rounds, no app store monetization, and no pricing model; the organization runs on a small core team of 1-10 employees with extensive volunteer support.

Name

I Wish Stem Company Limited By Guarantee

Legal name

I Wish Stem Company Limited By Guarantee

Website

https://iwish.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

I Wish Stem Company Limited By Guarantee is an Irish non-profit founded in 2015 that runs STEM showcase events at RDS Dublin, campus weeks across seven universities, and mentorship programmes for female secondary school students, funded by tiered corporate sponsorships from 130+ industry partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

STEM Education Outreach

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

STEM, Digital Literacy & Maker Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

Keywords

• STEM education outreach
• Girls in STEM
• Youth mentorship programs
• School outreach events
• Educational showcase events

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Sponsorships and Partnerships: I Wish operates primarily through corporate sponsorships and partnerships. Companies pay to participate as exhibitors and speakers at events, with tiered partnership levels including Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and strategic partnerships. The organization also receives support from government bodies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

I Wish is a non-profit organization that runs STEM outreach programmes, mentorship, and showcase events for female secondary school students in Ireland. Its offerings include an annual flagship showcase event at RDS Dublin, multi-day campus week programs at seven Irish universities, a mentorship programme, TechForGood initiative, STEM on Track Award, and an alumnae network, all provided free to students and funded through corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

I Wish Stem Company Limited By Guarantee operates as a volunteer-led community organization rather than a traditional technology company. The organization runs a portfolio of programs including the flagship annual Showcase Event at RDS Dublin, Campus Week programs at seven Irish universities, an Alumnae Circle network, Mentorship Programme, TechForGood Programme, STEM on Track Award, 180 Days to Make a Difference initiative, and an I Wish mobile application. These programs collectively aim to inspire and encourage female secondary school students to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths through events, mentorship, role modeling, and ongoing engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• I Wish Showcase Event

Quantifiable outcome

• 87% of girls agree STEM is a growing area of opportunity after attending I Wish
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, secondary and minor.

• DeloittecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatinum partner providing long-term strategic support since foundation. Deloitte partner Caroline O'Driscoll is co-founder of I Wish. Firm provides speakers, exhibition space, and executive networking breakfasts at events.
• Dell TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGold partner and supporter since foundation in 2015. Provides speakers, exhibition presence, and funding. Senior VP Marie Moynihan serves as key advocate, stating Dell sees I Wish as a terrific way to showcase opportunities in STEM.
• Johnson & JohnsoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold partner showcasing healthcare and medtech career opportunities. Provides speakers and hands-on demonstrations in exhibition hall, particularly around medical devices and health sciences.
• Iarnród Éireann Irish RailcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGold partner providing transport solutions for students attending events. Partnership launched in 2023 with CEO Mary Considine participating as speaker. Supports accessibility for nationwide student participation.
• RDJ Law FirmcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold partner. Co-founder Gillian Keating is Partner at RDJ. Firm provides ongoing support including hosting events and contributing to programming.
• LogitechcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold partner. Head of People & Culture Elaine Laird participates as speaker. Provides exhibition presence showcasing technology products.
• RegeneroncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold partner in pharmaceutical/biotech sector. Director of Process Science Eva Donnelly serves as speaker, showcasing careers in biopharmaceuticals.
• Cork City CouncilflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner and co-founder of I Wish initiative. CEO Ann Doherty has been key supporter since first event at Cork City Hall in 2015 with just 1,000 girls. Multiple joint awards including LAMA and Chambers Ireland awards.
• IDA IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner supporting FDI and talent agenda. CEO Michael Lohan delivers keynote addresses. Partnership supports Ireland's STEM talent pipeline development.
• Enterprise IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner supporting Irish companies and startups. CEO Jenny Melia delivers keynote addresses at Executive Networking Breakfast. Partnership connects students with indigenous Irish companies.
• StrykersecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver partner in medical technology. Sponsored I Wish 2019 video. Provides exhibition presence and speakers for healthcare/medtech career pathway demonstrations.
• GooglesecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver partner providing technology sector representation. Site Reliability Engineer Rachel Ring serves as speaker showcasing tech careers at Google.
• Jacobs EngineeringsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver partner in engineering and professional services. Principal Civil Engineer Ana Correa serves as speaker focusing on AI in water sector.
• Cadence Design SystemssecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver partner in electronic design automation. Senior IT Business Analyst participates showcasing technology career pathways.
• AlexionsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver partner in rare disease pharmaceuticals. Senior Manager Caitlin Heslin leads Technical Services team showcasing biopharma careers.
• Sport IrelandsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerSports Zone sponsor promoting women in sport. Women in Sport Manager Bethany Carson participates. Partnership includes Sport Innovation Hub at showcase events.
• Construction Industry Federation (CIF)secondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerConstruction Zone sponsor. Director Southern Region Joanne Treacy participates as speaker. Partnership addresses gender balance in construction industry.
• University College Cork (UCC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampus week host and strategic partner. First campus week launched in 2020 led by Professor Patricia Maguire. WiSTEM society collaboration. UCC awarded Alumni Achievement Award to founders.
• Trinity College DublinflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampus week host since 2020. Led by Andrew O'Connell and Professor Linda Doyle. Partnership provides immersive STEM experiences for transition year students at Ireland's oldest university.
• University of LimerickflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampus week host. Top 100 Young Universities globally. Partnership provides hands-on STEM workshops and industry site visits.
• Munster Technological University (MTU)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampus week host at both Cork and Kerry campuses. Collaborates with MTU WiSTEM student society. Many alumnae now studying STEM at MTU and returning as volunteers.
• Dundalk Institute of Technology (DKIT)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampus program host for third year in 2025. Partners DkIT Love STEM roadshow with I Wish bringing female students to campus for STEM inspiration.
• Uisce ÉireannsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver partner investing €60M+ in Scientific and Technical Services Programme. Technical Manager Olivia Fitzgerald participates showcasing careers in water science.
• Dawn MeatssecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver partner in food industry. Quality Manager Sarah Ryan participates showcasing STEM in food safety and quality.
• ØrstedsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver partner in renewable energy. Financial Controller Sarah Clune participates showcasing STEM careers in wind and solar energy.
• Arlo Smart Home TechnologiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipating company at UCC campus events showcasing IoT and smart home technology careers.
• PepsiCominorGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic partner participating in campus programs and showcase events. Representatives present at UCC campus day demonstrating food science STEM careers.
• AMD FoundationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner in semiconductor sector. Supports STEM education initiatives through corporate foundation funding.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner through Amazon in the Community initiative. Supports cloud computing and technology career awareness.
• TranslinksecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner supporting transport connectivity for Northern Ireland. Enables student participation across the island of Ireland.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• TechGirlz: Non-profit running in-person and virtual workshops, events, and a 'TechShopz in a Box' curriculum for middle-school girls — directly comparable target audience (teenage girls), event-driven GTM, and corporate sponsorship model.
• Stemettes: UK-based non-profit running events, mentoring, and content programmes to introduce girls aged 5-25 to STEM — virtually identical target segment, mission, and outreach-event delivery model as I Wish.
• Black Girls CODE: Non-profit delivering workshops, hackathons, and summer camps to girls of colour aged 7-17 — overlapping mission (girls in tech), corporate-sponsor funding base, and showcase-event format.
• Million Women Mentors: US-led movement pairing female students with STEM mentors across corporate, academic, and government partners — closely aligned mentorship-driven model addressing the same pipeline gap.
• Scientista Foundation: US non-profit supporting women in STEM through campus chapters, events, and mentorship — directly comparable alumnae-network and showcase-event architecture aimed at female STEM engagement.

Regional players

• Code First: Girls: UK-based social enterprise running coding courses and community programmes for women and non-binary students — comparable target segment and corporate-funded model, but concentrated in the UK and focused on software skills.

Broad incumbents

• Girls Who Code: Large-scale US non-profit running clubs, summer programmes, and college-loops for girls in computing — comparable mission and corporate-sponsor-funded delivery model, though focused on software specifically and at materially greater scale.
• WISE (Women in Science and Engineering): UK established campaign focused on increasing the participation and visibility of women in STEM via advocacy, programmes, and research — broader in scope than I Wish but addressing the same gender-in-STEM pipeline.

Emerging players

• AI4ALL: US non-profit focused specifically on AI education for underrepresented students including girls — partial overlap with I Wish's broader STEM remit; comparable event-and-mentorship delivery model.

Others

• Generation Google Scholars / Google CS First: Google's CSR-funded STEM education programmes including mentorship and showcase components for secondary students — comparable in serving the I Wish target audience but as a corporate initiative rather than an independent non-profit.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC-8ekzbDLCk3Tykr56M6HjQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/I-Wish-773566692770729
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/i-wish-conference
• Instagraminstagram.com/iwish_ie

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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