The LINC is a hub of innovation, located in the heart of the Dublin Enterprise Zone. It is situated on the Blanchardstown campus of TU Dublin.
Our close proximity with Dublin city centre, Dublin Airport and both the M50 and M3, coupled with our location within a busy industrial setting, makes the LINC the ideal location for growing a start-up business. It also allows companies to engage with the academic expertise of the college.
The LINC provides physical and business training supports for high-tech, knowledge-intensive startups. Clients also have access to support and mentoring through the Create, Learn, Grow™ business support programme.
176
PARTICIPANTS SINCE 2012
5
MILLION EUROS IN FUNDING RAISED
185
IRISH JOBS CREATED BY OUR PARTICIPANTS
What’s on offer?
A lively and supportive environment for innovation-based startup and scaling companies. Space for 15 companies and 15 pre-startup entrepreneurs, the atmosphere and activities are focused on supporting new enterprises. We offer a range of facilities, seminars and programmes to support your venture, as well as access to a range of relevant knowledge.
Facilities include a boardroom, training room, meeting room, ideas lab, research room, research labs, onsite cafe and pay & display parking. Clients also have access to support and mentoring through the Create, Learn, Grow™ business support programme.
Access academic research in informatics, engineering, humanities and business – post-graduate, industry and applied research projects and partnerships, plus a portfolio of prioritised research areas. We also engage in collaborative research activities, including Innovation Vouchers, Innovation Partnerships and Industry Funded Research.
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The team
The New Frontiers Programme Manager at Blanchardstown is Sarah Dunleavy. Sarah’s career has spanned roles in health, aviation, research, and thought leadership, working in various roles across the globe – including Singapore and the United Arab Emirates,before returning to Ireland as a senior manager. Sarah is commited to fostering a collaborative and supportive environment so that participants feel empowered and motivated throughout their journey. Her skills in relationship development, crisis management, and communication further enhance her ability to effectively support and mentor startup founders.
Sarah Dunleavy
New Frontiers Manager
01 220 7455
Niall Shanley
Senior Manager Entrepreneurship Programmes & Support Services
Glen Creighton
Programme Administrator – Blanchardstown Campus
Notable alumni
- Derya Sousa, Kianda Technologies – intelligent business process management & automation platform
- Ciaran Brennan, LiveCosts – AI platform for construction industry
- Paul Canavan, InvizBox – encrypted online security & privacy
- Sohini De, Winds of Change – Wellbeing as a Service enterprise solutions
- Kevin Kerrigan, Tower 81 – project management excellence
- Áine Behan, Cortechs – ‘brain powered play’ improving attention deficit in children
Alumni news
Irish Tatler Women of 2025
Irish Tatler Women of 2025
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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.
