Munster Technological University (MTU) - Cork Campus

Rubicon Centre

The Rubicon Centre is home to 57 knowledge-based startups at all stages of development – from concept stage to completing their first customer orders – many of which are already trading on the international market.

The Centre is jointly financed by MTU & Enterprise Ireland and was opened in 2006, with further extension in 2010 bringing the total incubation footprint to over 3,000m². It provides a modern and dynamic working environment, conveniently located on campus within one of Ireland’s top third level institutes.

Rubicon clients enjoy access to a full development path in an environment of creativity and innovation, with a continual focus on nurturing growth. Entrepreneurs benefit from being part of the vibrant entrepreneurial community within the Rubicon Centre. Other programmes available include EXXCEL and Student Inc. (only open to students of Munster TU).

2500

JOBS CREATED BY OUR PROGRAMMES SINCE 1998

PERCENT SURVIVAL RATE AFTER FIVE YEARS

107

MILLION EUROS INVESTMENT RAISED SINCE 1998

What’s on offer?

Ready-to-go, own-door offices with dedicated broadband and direct phone lines. Training room, board room and meeting rooms with full AV capability.

MTU research facilities include the NIMBUS Centre, Centre for Advanced Photonics and Process Analysis (CAPPA ), Medical Engineering Design and Innovation Centre (MEDIC) & Centre for Research in Advanced Therapeutic Engineering (CREATE).

Business support includes one-to-one mentoring, access to finance, access to international markets, pre- and post-incubation assistance and networking opportunities.

Entrepreneurs benefit from 24/7 access, free car parking, security, reception services, a cafe and break-out areas. The centre also offers a virtual office facility.

Gallery

Patrick Beausang, Deirdre O'Leary and Hajnalka Kele

The team

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Paul Healy

Innovation Centre Manager

021 492 8901
@rubiconcentre

George Bulman

Operations manager

“The New Frontiers Programme not only gave me the time to further develop the company, it pushed me forward and provided me with the other necessary tools to develop my company. Without the New Frontiers Programme my company would not be in the position it is now.”
Dr Frank Riedewald, Composite Recycling

“We were provided with fantastic support from the Rubicon Centre team and the other people that we came into contact with on the programme. With 11 other businesses on the programme, it feels like we have already grown our team given the amount of support and advice on offer.”
Andrew Kingston, GroupBooked

“During the programme, we won a global award for passenger innovation, landed our first client and raised Enterprise Ireland Competitive Start funding. Any one of these achievements would significantly help any business, but I would never have envisaged all three! Thank you!”
Paul Brugger, TIC

Notable alumni

Patrick Dinneen, Platform Avenue – talent management software
Niamh O’Dwyer, Organic Little One – organic baby food
Dr Robert Cosgrave, LearnLode – information sharing SaaS
Stephen Slattery, Zeto – commercial refrigeration management
Conor Quigley, Safe Care Technologies – assistive technology solutions
Peter Conway, Travel Buddy – tourism promotions portal
Sarah O’Sullivan, SeaHorse Atlantic – kelp animal supplements

Alumni news

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High focus on sustainability as record number of new companies launched

A record number of entrepreneurs are setting up businesses with export potential in the Cork and Kerry region through the Enterprise Ireland New Frontiers programme. Read more on echolive.ie.

Voxxify goes global with Dell partnership

Steve Fleming, founder of Voxxify, has been interviewed for businesspost.ie following a partnership deal with Dell. The startup helps large companies manage their IT spend.

Have A Startup Idea? Register Your Interest In New Frontiers And One Of Our Programme Managers Will Be In Touch Soon!

Munster Technological University (MTU) – Cork Campus