Galway Technology Centre
Galway Technology Centre, located in the heartland of the IT zone in the West of Ireland, is an ideal location for new or relocating IT and knowledge-based companies.
Situated in one of the most desirable business locations in Galway, the Centre provides the opportunity to establish a presence in the hub of the West's IT and knowledge-based industry. The enterprise units are designed to facilitate companies in the start up, research and development stages and range in size from 500sq. ft. (50 sq. mtrs) up to 2500sq. ft. (250 sq. mtrs.).
The newly expanded Centre is managed by WESTBIC, which also provides tailored advice and support to companies located there.
Competitive Advantages of Galway Technology Centre
- Prime location
- Well established technology Centre in the market place
- Attractive rates for start up companies or companies relocating into the Galway region
- Access to advanced telecommunications infrastructure including high speed internet access and firewall
- On site reception and management
- Unlimited use of facilities at the Centre
- High level of security
- Units are fully fitted to a very high standard
- Flexibility afforded in lease terms - The easy in easy out option
- WESTBIC's presence at the Centre providing business development support to individual companies independent of the Galway Technology Centre
- Costs per unit includes lease line access, security, cleaning, air conditioning, management costs, telecommunications equipment, maintenance and access to conference rooms, video conferencing facilities, canteen and permanently staffed full reception facilities.
The Centre encourages the development of synergies between companies including the development of new project ideas and access to new markets.
A new feature of Galway Technology Centre is the availability of a dedicated deskspace facility for potential entrepreneurs at the early stage of development, with a specific unit called The Cube.
The Cube
Supported by Galway County & City Enterprise Board, The Cube at Galway Technology Centre is a dedicated facility for innovative start-ups at the early stage of development where entrepreneurs looking to grow their concepts into viable business propositions may avail of deskspace facilities, described as incubation modules for investors.
Located in a dedicated unit of Galway Technology Centre, each entrepreneur will have their own deskspace with access to telecommunications, leased line and other facilities and services offered by Galway Technology Centre. The availability of multiple desktop facilities is also an option for entrepreneurs as their businesses expand, until it reaches a stage whereby they may decide to lease an enterprise unit within the Technology Centre itself.
Up to 20 desktop units are located in The Cube at attractive rates. It is envisaged that potential entrepreneurs may also benefit from their location in Galway Technology Centre due to networking and spin-off opportunities, which occur amongst companies at the Centre.