Irish Tech Hub Network

Creating an Island of Innovation

 

Connecting the Regions

The Irish Tech Hub Network connects best-in-class hubs across Ireland who have significant potential to catalyse innovation in their regions

By facilitating the sharing of knowledge and resources across the network and by enhancing global connectivity, we can help to make Ireland a true island of innovation. 

 
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Joining the Dots

Entrepreneurs can solve the world’s biggest problems and innovation hubs play crucial roles in providing the support, connections and tools to help them grow.

We believe that by joining forces and sharing best practice, we can provide a globally competitive platform for entrepreneurs and startups to scale.

Together we can achieve a new era of regional connectedness for Ireland’s innovation ecosystem.

 
 

“Sharing best-practice, enhancing connectivity & creating a world-class environment for entrepreneurs enables our Irish startups to unlock untapped potential & accelerate growth into global markets.”

Mary Rodgers | CEO, Portershed

 
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Partner Hubs

The network brings together Ireland’s best-in-class tech hubs who have significant potential to catalyse innovation in their region.

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Dogpatch Labs

Crunchbase ‘top 10 incubators around the world you need to know’. 100 startups, 500 members, 10,000 attend events each year.

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Republic of Work

A 15,500 sq ft innovation campus in the heart of Cork City. Home to 40+ startups and 200 people. Built for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs.

Portershed

Home to over 40 companies, 200+ entrepreneurs and 10,000 event attendees every year.

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Ormeau Baths

Entrepreneurs benefit from free passport hotdesking and supports as a way of entering the UK market. Relevant in light of Brexit.

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RDI Hub

Ireland’s most advanced regional startup hub at 20,000 sq ft. Public Private Partnership with Fexco, IT Tralee and Kerry County Council.

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Ludgate Hub

Leading EU case study for startup hubs & rural regeneration through digital innovation based in Skibbereen. Home to 55 members.

 
 
 

1000+

Entrepreneurs

 
 

240

Startups

 
 

34

Corporate Partners

 
 

650+

Ecosystem Mentors

 
 
 

Global Best Practice

Our network is inspired by the Google for Startups’ global network of tech hubs, of which Dogpatch Labs is a proud member. The GfS network offers entrepreneurs access to global best practice, programmes and mentorship.

 
 
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Our vision is to make Ireland and its startups internationally recognised. To do this we must look outside our island, collaborating with and learning from international hubs. Global best practice and connectivity will help to empower Ireland’s entrepreneurs, so that they can compete on the world stage and solve some of the world’s most pressing problems.

 
 
 

“Google remains deeply committed to Ireland’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and believes that the whole FDI community can work together with Irish entrepreneurs to help develop a stronger innovation ecosystem in Ireland”

Paddy Flynn | VP Geo Data Operations, Google

 
 
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What does it offer to Members?

Community members gain access to a unique combination of hubs, programmes and resources, including:

 
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Passport Programme

Members get free hotdesking credits in the capital city & all the Irish partner hubs

 
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Priority Access

Priority access and fast-tracked applications for all startup programmes and events at the hubs

 
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Access to Resources

Access to curated library of startup information such as playbooks, recorded talks and templates

 
 

“Strong networks have always played a major role in the success of businesses that I've been involved with, and our vision here is to increase and cement Ireland's presence on the global stage of entrepreneurship, continuing our heritage of consistently punching above our weight.” 

Dan Kiely | Director, Republic of Work

 
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Hub Leaders

 
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Patrick Walsh

Managing Director | Dogpatch Labs

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Mary Rogers

CEO | Portershed

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Jon Bradford

Founder | Ormeau Baths

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Dan Kiely

Investor | Republic of Work

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Liam Cronin

CEO | RDI Hub

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Grainne O’ Keeffe

CEO | Ludgate Hub

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Maurice O’Gorman

Chairperson | Portershed

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Claire Dowds

General Manager | Ormeau Baths

 

Looking to learn more?

See our information deck to read more about us and what we do