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Dundalk Institute of Technology

Regional Development Centre

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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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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 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.

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April McCrave Programme Manager New Frontiers in Dundalk

April McCrave

New Frontiers Programme Manager

042 937 0448

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Garrett Duffy

RDC Incubation Centre Manager

042 937 0427

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Maria Johnston

Operations & Enterprise Development Manager
Invent DCU

01 700 7597

“After contacting some successful Irish Entrepreneurs for advice, they recommended the New Frontiers program. It was a game changer for me. Within 6 months, I went from an idea to testing an MVP with users. The program offers expert mentorship, resources, and introductions to validate your business model. The support from other participants is also invaluable. Without DKIT/DCU New Frontiers, I wouldn't have made as much progress.”

Fionntan Cassidy, Rockstar Recruitment

“The New frontiers Programme was critical in my decision to pursue this path, as it provided the external assessment and direction my idea needed to become a business. It gave me confidence in the idea; that it was a good business proposal and that I could make it as an entrepreneur.”

Padraig Doolan, Beat Your Manager

“There were a number of elements which were invaluable to me. The stipend in particular allowed me to focus on the business full time and to park my consulting work, which was preventing me from pushing ahead aggressively with the new business.”

Ronan Lucid, Avemtec Limited

Notable alumni

  • Barry Armstrong, Antreo – sustainability platform
  • Ciara McEnteggart, Perspectives Ireland – psychotherapy training
  • Frank Clarke, Omuu – veterinary hypoallergenic petfood
  • Niall McNamee, Twelves Cleats – sportswear brand
  • Emma Duffy, My Forever Tooth Fairy – gift sets for children

Alumni news

GAA live updates app snapped up by Irish Times group

GAA live updates app snapped up by Irish Times group

Score Beo, founded by alumnus Fergus Grimes, has been acquired by The Irish Times Group - a particularly notable achievement given that the group has only acquired five companies in its history. Score Beo provides GAA fans with live scores and match lineups and has been downloaded 190,000 times since the startup was founded in May 2021.
Innovative high growth startups complete Prep4Seed programme

Innovative high growth startups complete Prep4Seed programme

12 High Growth Startups completed the fourth Prep4Seed Programme delivered by the Irish BICs in collaboration with Enterprise Ireland, preparing them for seed investment. On the Final Investor Pitch Day, New Frontiers alumnus Frank Clare of Ommu Petfood won the ‘Best Pitch’ Award. Congratulations to all who took part.

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.

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