Meaghers Springboard officially launches, reflecting our commitment to supporting the next generation of Irish health and wellbeing brands. Rooted in our belief in the power of new ideas to shape the future of health, wellness and community, this initiative will see one standout start-up selected to receive a €10,000 commercial launch platform. This will bring together retail access, marketing support, real customer engagement, and meaningful business mentorship.  

Through Meaghers Springboard, we’re proud to shine a light on one brand driven by fresh thinking, integrity, and genuine value for customers.

Through this initiative, one emerging brand will be selected to receive a commercial launch platform which goes beyond traditional retail support. The chosen brand will benefit from:  

1. Access to Meaghers’ retail network 
2. Strategic marketing support 
3. Real-world customer exposure 
4. Dedicated business guidance from an experienced team 

Springboard is designed to give ambitious founders the opportunity to bring their vision to life in a meaningful, impactful way, connecting directly with customers and building a foundation for long-term growth. 

At its core, this initiative reflects what we stand for: championing innovation, supporting Irish entrepreneurs, and continuously evolving how pharmacy serves its community. 

The aim of the Meaghers Springboard Programme is to provide an emerging wellness,
pharmacy, beauty and health-focused business with a strong commercial foundation to
confidently grow within the Irish retail market.

A key element of the programme is the opportunity for the selected participant to trial their products within Meaghers Pharmacy stores for a defined period. This offers invaluable real world retail experience, allowing the brand to gain direct feedback from customers and store teams. These insights can support further development of product positioning, packaging, pricing, merchandising and overall customer engagement strategy.

Through the programme, the chosen participant will:

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the Irish pharmacy and wellness retail
  landscape and identify market opportunities for their products.
• Gain practical knowledge of the commercial, regulatory and operational requirements involved in supplying pharmacy retail.
  Learn how to strengthen their brand identity, packaging and customer proposition to better connect with consumers.
• Build the skills and confidence required to scale a successful health, wellness or
  beauty business in Ireland.
• Understand the importance of consumer insights, in-store execution and retail
  partnerships in driving sustainable sales growth.
• Receive guidance from experienced retail, pharmacy and industry professionals on product development and route-to-market strategy.
• Gain valuable experience in presenting their brand and products to a panel from
  Meaghers Pharmacy and receive expert commercial feedback.

The successful participant will be offered the opportunity to participate in an in-store retail trial within selected Meaghers Pharmacy locations. Performance during this trial may help inform future ranging opportunities; however, participation in the programme does not guarantee long term retail placement.