Two business incubators – in Waterford and Kilkenny – offer a supportive and open atmosphere enabling businesses to develop through collaboration and innovation.
Xcelerate (formerly ArcLabs Research & Innovation Centre) has set itself the goal of becoming the leading knowledge and innovation community for entrepreneurs and startups in Ireland, by putting in place some of the best strategists, designers and R&D resources available. This community is helping entrepreneurs to harness amazing ideas, creativity and innovation and to convert concepts into thriving, commercial businesses.
Located adjacent to the SETU Arena, the largest sports, conference and events centre in the South East of Ireland. This multipurpose facility caters for a wide range of events such as gym users, high-performance athletes, multipurpose sports, kids’ activity camps, leisure and entertainment events and conferences. The facilities are state of the art and the service is truly exceptional.
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BUSINESSES SUPPORTED
1
IPO
6
HPSUS
12
CSF
What’s on offer?
Flexible office units, single desks, hotdesks, meeting rooms, boardrooms, break-out space, canteen, catering, reception, shower facilities and postal services.
24/7 secure access with free private parking, security patrols and remote monitoring. Fast WiFi throughout, productivity equipment located in the on-site data centre.
Business development support: dedicated and experienced business advisory team, mentoring, training, a vibrant entrepreneur community, help with grant and research proposals as well as investment and seed capital, access to SETU’s R&D community.
Direct access to the national motorway network and also the spectacular Waterford Greenway, a 46km off-road cycling and walking trail along an old railway line between Waterford and Dungarvan.
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The team
The New Frontiers Programme Manager at SETU – Waterford Campus is Eugene Crehan. Eugene has a background in international marketing and sales, having held senior management positions with organisations such as Diageo (Baileys), Waterford Crystal and AT Cross. He is highly experienced in working with start-ups – both as an advisor and as an investor. He delivers workshops on marketing, business model design and strategy and has lectured in marketing and strategy. Eugene is a Fellow of the Irish Institute of Training & Development, a NCGE Entrepreneurship Educator Fellow and a European Entrepreneurship Educators Fellow.
Eugene Crehan
New Frontiers Programme Manager
051 302 953
@eugenecrehan
Nicola Thompson
New Frontiers Programme Administrator
051 302 949
Notable alumni
- David Whelan, Immersive VR Education – educational virtual reality (VR)
- Eva Milka, Gaelic Escargot – Irish, free-range escargot
- Christian Ryder, OpenBack – smart mobile app notifications
- Gerry Ginty, Powerscourt Distillery – whiskey manufacture and visitor centre
- Michael Malone, CMC Hygea – infection control products
- Ross O’Dwyer, Pundit Arena – sports media platform
- Aoife Kelly, ÍON – herbal tonics
- Louise Murphy, Cyc-Lok – Access controlled modular bike parking lockers
Alumni news
Shane Doherty On Leaving Life Insurance To Build A Hotel Revenue Management System
Shane Doherty On Leaving Life Insurance To Build A Hotel Revenue Management System
Tech founder aims to make Kilkenny ‘AI capital of Ireland’
Tech founder aims to make Kilkenny ‘AI capital of Ireland’
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.
