The RDC (Regional Development Centre) in Dundalk and Invent DCU in Dublin 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.
Located in the heart of the strategic M1 corridor within 1 hour of Dublin and Belfast, the innovation hub at the RDC (Regional Development Centre) on the campus of the DkIT, offers a supporting, nurturing and vibrant environment in which to develop and grow your startup.
Established in 1989, the dedicated team at the RDC have a strong track record of supporting, nurturing and developing entrepreneurs from concept stage to scaling internationally.
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ENTREPRENEURS ASSISTED
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APPLIED RESEARCH PROJECTS
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COMPANIES INCUBATED
What’s on offer?
Access our expert panels for advice on intellectual property, copyright, trademarks, patents, EI Innovation Vouchers, and collaborative technology development programmes.
Attend our funding workshops, invites to RDC & DkIT seminars. Access our students for projects, placements or internships. Advertise to our graduates and alumni through our careers department.
Access to our researchers in ICT, health and ageing, energy and the environment, creative arts, entrepreneurship, humanities and social sciences.
20 office units capable of accommodating 6-12 people, hot-desking with 24/7 access, use of boardrooms and meeting rooms, video-conferencing facilities, welcoming and friendly reception facilities, cafe, canteen, catering facilities, parking, security and postal services.
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The team
The New Frontiers Programme Manager at Dundalk IT is David Connolly. David has worked in a number of enterprise development positions with multiple agencies such as Enterprise Ireland and the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) of Dublin City and Cavan. He brings a deep knowledge of the domestic and international startup ecosystems, having held voluntary positions on initiatives such as Director of StartUp Grind Dublin and Pre-Accelerator Programme Manager of the Founders Institute Dublin.
David Connolly
New Frontiers Programme Manager
042 937 0481
Garrett Duffy
RDC Incubation Centre Manager
042 937 0427
@GarrettDuffy
Maria Johnston
Operations & Enterprise Development Manager
Invent DCU
01 700 7597
@inventdcu
Notable alumni
- Shane Brett, Gecko – fintech governance software
- Jimmy Gargan, Pure Heat – IR heat panels
- Adrienne 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
Have a startup idea? Register your interest in New Frontiers and one of our Programme Managers will be in touch soon!
