DCU:Innovate and the RDC (Regional Development Centre) in Dundalk jointly deliver the New Frontiers programme in the Border mid-east region. This partnership between Dundalk Institute of Technology and Dublin City University means that New Frontiers participants have access to the expertise, facilities, and resources of both locations.
DCU:Innovate is deeply embedded in Enterprise Ireland’s commercialisation and spin-out ecosystem, with a strong track record supporting deep-tech startups and university-based ventures. Participants benefit from access to high-quality mentoring, R&D collaboration opportunities, and a dynamic start-up community connected to DCU’s broader innovation network – all giving founders a valuable springboard to develop and grow scalable businesses in a supportive, research-driven environment.
460
RESEARCH AGREEMENTS WITH INDUSTRY
170
STARTUPS SUPPORTED
121
JOBS CREATED BY CURRENT STARTUPS
What’s on offer?
3,000m² of space offering 38 offices, three laboratories, hotdesking, reception area and café, meeting rooms, boardrooms, seminar room and video conference suite – along with high-speed broadband throughout.
Access to DCU research expertise, which includes data analytics, digital content, software, networks and communications, cloud computing, advanced processing technology, photonics, sensors, water, food for health, neurotherapeutics and biotechnology.
Business development support: enterprise training, mentoring and networking, varied programme of seminars and workshops, dedicated and experienced team.
Access to specialist facilities, equipment & testing such as the Nano-bioanalytical Research Facility.
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The team
The New Frontiers Programme Manager at Dundalk IT is April McCrave. April has gained commercial, project management, and operations experience with organisations in Ireland and internationally. She has also been involved in a number of startups and scale-ups.
April McCrave
New Frontiers Programme Manager
042 937 0448
Garrett Duffy
RDC Incubation Centre Manager
042 937 0427
Maria Johnston
Operations & Enterprise Development Manager
Invent DCU
01 700 7597
Notable alumni
- Shane Brett, Gecko – fintech governance software
- Jimmy Gargan, Pure Heat – IR heat panelsAdrie
- nne McArdle, Heat Hero – heating solution
- Shane McAvinchey, Irish Dance Pro – dance products
- David Duignan, RecEasy – account reconciliation software
- Susanne McCorry, Galibier – technical bike wear
- Edward McElroy, Social Arcade – gaming
- Yvonne Brady, EVB Sports – sports apparel
- Gerard Kiely, Mentor Pitch – SaaS mentorship management
Alumni news
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GAA live updates app snapped up by Irish Times group
Innovative high growth startups complete Prep4Seed programme
Innovative high growth startups complete Prep4Seed programme
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