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BUILT FROM ONE QUESTION.

How could technology make physical activity more engaging for young people?

2022

A PROBLEM WORTH TACKLING

Discovered the growing issue of childhood inactivity. Began exploring how technology could make physical activity more engaging for young people.

World Health Organization statistic on adolescent inactivity
2023

TAKES A SHOT

Founder Brian Sheehan left his role as Digital Director at Mediahuis Ireland to focus on building Flare full-time.

Brian Sheehan speaking on stage as Digital Director at Mediahuis Ireland
2024

BUILDS & LEARNS

Completed Enterprise Ireland’s New Frontiers programme while developing and testing early Flare prototypes.

Completing Enterprise Ireland's New Frontiers programme
2025

SECURED EARLY FUNDING

Secured pre-seed funding from Enterprise Ireland and established an operational base at Dublin City University (DCU).

Dublin City University campus, Flare Player's operational base
2026

THE FIRST TEAM

Brought together a specialist team across engineering, advanced AI and game design to build Flare Player.

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