Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Dún Laoghaire (IADT)
Media Cube
IADT’s Media Cube is home to approximately 15 early-stage companies as well as a range of New Frontiers participants, who find the dedicated workspace and networking opportunities available at the Cube hugely beneficial in the formative stages of their venture. We are a lively, success-focused incubator that actively encourages cross-collaboration between our companies and the staff and students on the IADT campus. Many long-term working relationships and friendships have evolved from the Media Cube.
Along with our New Frontiers partners at Hothouse, Technological University of Dublin, we work closely with our client ventures to help them formulate and refine their proposition and navigate the investment options available to support the growth of their start-up. The Media Cube offers multiple opportunities to expand networks: networking events see a range of successful founders, investors and professional advisers sharing their experience and expertise with our client companies.
As its name suggests, IADT – the Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Dún Laoghaire – focuses its teaching and research on the convergence of creativity, technology and design. That is why Media Cube companies frequently engage interns and graduates to bolster their teams with young people who live and breathe digital technologies. Working through schemes like Enterprise Ireland’s Innovation Voucher Programme, our client companies often work with technologists and designers from the Institute who help them ensure that their products and services offer users an exceptional experience that drives adoption.
What does the Media Cube offer?
Co-working spaces, offices ranging from 14m², 18m² and 24m² give your startup the opportunity to scale-up from hot-desks to a suite of offices. Coffee Dock for informal meet-ups and a rooftop terrace with stunning views available for photo-calls and summer lunches.
Quarterly meetups with Enterprise Equity, our VC in residence. Six-monthly reviews with outside mentors who offer feedback on progress and advice to occupant companies on their plans for growth and funding applications. Networking events with members of LEO DLR and local business improvement groups.
Access to IADT staff expertise for research and collaborative projects (e.g. Innovation vouchers) and networking events (Annual Graduate Showcase and Recruitment Fairs). Collaboration with the IADT Student Internship programmes. Access to the IADT library and other campus facilities.
On-campus parking. 46A bus route offers a regular and efficient service into central Dublin. Shower facilities are available for clients who cycle to work or squeeze in a run at lunchtime.
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The Media Cube team
The New Frontiers Programme at IADT is delivered by Ann Marie Phelan, in conjunction with colleagues from DIT Hothouse. Ann Marie has extensive experience in both the public and private sectors. She is a qualified barrister and has worked for many years in commercial law matters in the Irish courts representing a range of commercial organisations, state bodies and individual directors. Her interest in supporting startups arose from her own experience of founding her own company and developing commercial links with the Chinese market.
Ann Marie Phelan
New Frontiers Programme Manager
01 239 4625
Fionnghuala Ní Neill
Media Cube Administrator
01 239 4750
Some of our previous participants
The latest news from the Media Cube
Further reading
Still not ready to apply? We have some useful links that might help:
- the Media Cube website
- more information about the New Frontiers programme
- see our Frequently Asked Questions
- check out our 10 tips for entrepreneurs thinking of applying to New Frontiers