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About University of Galway
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Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
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Accessibility & LanguageBusiness Innovation Centre - start-up supports
Our Business Innovation Centre is at the heart of our university's innovation ecosystem. We are home to numerous companies which have spun-out of our research activity and many more start-ups which have spun-in to collaborate and engage with our research community.
With three locations across campus, we provide extensive facilities including laboratories, wet-labs, dedicated offices, co-working spaces and research infrastructure. Through a programme of supports designed for ambitious start-ups, our team members offer mentoring, business development guidance, commercial and IP guidance - as well as access to research expertise.
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Key Facts
>100
Active start-ups supported over 10 years
1500
Jobs created in 10 years
480m
Funds (euros) raised over 10 years
Facilities
The Business Innovation Centre has impressive facilities across campus, including:
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23,000 square ft. of start up space with units ranging from 300 - 750sq ft.
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The only Innovation Centre in the region with dedicated wet labs
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10 Bio-Incubator laboratories with shared lab equipment usage
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Serviced office facilities including broadband, conference facilities, meeting rooms and coffee doc.
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Co-working space & hot desk facility for short term rental
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Access to research resources such as laboratories, testing, and specialised equipment
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A welcoming environment!
Services and Supports
The Business Innovation Centre provides its clients with specialised commercial supports, workshops and mentoring regarding:
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Intellectual Property Management & Development
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Building Commercial Pathways
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Grant & Funding Applications
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Product Validation
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Company Formation & building the right team
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Getting ready for investment opportunities
For more information on how to engage with the Business Innovation Centre, contact fiona.neary@universityofgalway.ie
