TROJANTRACK, an Irish start-up transforming equine performance and welfare using advanced AI motion analysis, was announced as the winner of the One to Watch Award following an investor showcase event to mark the conclusion of University College Dublin’s (UCD) 2025 AI Ecosystem Accelerator programme.

Using a smartphone and AI, TrojanTrack turns short videos of a horse walking into biomechanical insights to help trainers and owners of race and sport horses to detect potential issues before they become injuries. The company was founded by Stephen O’Dwyer, a UCD biomedical engineering graduate.

TrojanTrack currently has 200+ horses on its platform and is planning a full commercial launch in Ireland and in the UK during Q1 2026, following its current soft launch to pre-launch sign-ups. The company has to date raised €500k in pre-seed funding.

Stephen O’Dwyer, founder and CEO, said: “I am delighted and honoured that TrojanTrack was named the winner, especially given the calibre of the start-ups involved. This recognition reinforces how AI can transform equine performance and welfare. TrojanTrack is already operating across leading yards, and our next step is scaling this technology so every trainer can identify potential issues early, straight from their phone.”