The Innovation Centre has a wealth of experience, knowledge, expertise and enthusiasm to ensure that businesses are successful, grow, generate jobs and achieve long-term sustainability. In partnership with other private and public initiatives, agencies, and programmes, the centre enables this growth of businesses through its unique alignment with Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Sligo.
The Innovation Centre is based in a region where all major business sectors are represented. One of ATU’s strategic priorities is to support regional development through research, innovation and entrepreneurship.
The Innovation Centre strengthens the links between research, teaching, and enterprise to deliver greater economic impacts and commercialisation opportunities. ATU Sligo has a vibrant and productive research community, active in the undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional research spheres with several key strategic research centres.
The North West of Ireland has a track record in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) and has developed a dynamic industry base. The Innovation Centre is one of the key enablers in maintaining and developing the region’s ability to continue to attract FDI. It has been very successful in securing several FDI companies, all of which firstly established a base in the centre while identifying suitable locations for expansion in the region beyond.
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PROGRAMME APPLICANTS SINCE 2011
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COUNTIES IN THE SLIGO CATCHMENT AREA
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FEMALE ENTREPRENEUR PARTICIPANTS TO DATE
What’s on offer?
3,000m² of space offering 32 offices ranging in size from 11m² to 90m², four lab spaces, hotdesk room, meeting and conference rooms, and social/catering space.
Research facilities include the Centre for Precision Engineering and Manufacturing (PEM), the Centre for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technologies (CREST) and the Centre Environmental Research Innovation and Sustainability (CERIS).
Business development support: enterprise training, applied research, mentoring and networking, business consultancy, and specialist equipment and testing.
Specialist expertise in sustainability and green technologies, creativity and design, healthcare, economic and social research, and design and rapid prototyping.
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The team
The New Frontiers Programme Manager at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) – Sligo Campus is Geraldine Beirne. Geraldine has spent over 20 years helping startups and growing businesses, giving her an in-depth knowledge of Ireland’s enterprise landscape. With a BSc in Management and a Diploma in International Marketing, Geraldine worked in both multinational and indigenous Irish businesses before joining the Local Enterprise Office Offaly in 2000.
Geraldine Beirne
New Frontiers Programme Manager
071 930 5115
Grace Latham
New Frontiers Administrator
Notable alumni
- Ciaran Byrne, Storylab – content products and services
- Sean Clancy, Building Control Register – building regulation compliance
- Sean Gilbride, FOOD NDP – food innovation and product development
- Alison Clarke, Fembition – fertility and leadership coaching
- Oliver Sharkey, Magiflow – patented gutter system
This is the right time! Register your interest in New Frontiers and a Programme Manager will be in touch to guide you through the application process.
