INNOVATION IN BUSINESS CENTRE

           Galway                                                                                                                           Castlebar

The Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, in fulfillment of one of the key objectives identified in our Strategic Plan 2004-2009, opened two Innovation in Business Centres (IiBC) in late 2005 and mid 2006.

These Innovation Centres were established with the support of Enterprise Ireland, and have a twofold objective; to support and facilitate the emergence of new market-led and knowledge-based companies in the region and, forge strategic links between the college and the world of industry and commerce.

The Innovation in Business Centres at GMIT Castlebar and Galway will offer incubation facilities and a supportive environment to potential entrepreneurs to assist them in taking their ideas from concept to full commercialisation.

The IiBC enables companies to work in a secure, innovative, entrepreneurial environment as they progress through the various stages of a new company start-up. 

A range of business development supports are available for client companies such as financial, legal, sales, marketing and export development including mentoring and networking facilities.

Since starting up a business can be such a challenge for most, a business incubation facility is often necessary to help nurture young companies in those first few years until they have established themselves with products or services in an international setting.

The Innovation Centres also acknowledge the support of Bank of Ireland and the Mayo Industries Group.

Aim of Innovation Centres

• Increase number of high potential start-ups

• Improve early stage survival rates

• Accelerate company / job growth

• Enhance links with GMIT and SMEs / MNCs

IiBC Benefits for Start-up Companies

• Incubation space for company start-up

• Desk space for individuals researching a concept or idea

• Business Development Supports such as Sales, Marketing, Finance, Intellectual Property

• Mentoring, Networking, Legal, Export Development

• Access to research capability

• Access to graduates and postgraduates

Potential Clients

Individuals with innovative ideas.

GMIT Graduate Entrepreneurship Awards

GMIT has now launched its new Graduate Entrepreneurship Awards.  For further information please see links below:

Brochure

Application Form

Innovation in Business Centre, Castlebar
GMIT Castlebar,
Westport Road,
Castlebar,
Co. Mayo.

Tel: +353 94 90 43198
Fax: +353 94 90 26493
Email: Maria Staunton
Email: Innovation Centre

Innovation in Business Centre, Galway
GMIT Galway,
Dublin Road,
Co. Galway.

Tel: +353 91 742822
Email: George McCourt
Email: Innovation Centre