⏰ Time is running out! Have you signed up yet! ⏰ This workshop is your chance to dive deep into the Pre-Seed Start Fund process and learn about the criteria from Enterprise Ireland. Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/eeyTYzGG #getinvestorready
About us
Established in 1987, WestBIC is the EU Business and Innovation Centre servicing the Border, Midlands and West Region of Ireland. EU Business and Innovation Centres (EC-BICs) are an amalgam of best practice from around the world forming a regional instrument to foster and promote Innovation and Entrepreneurship. WestBIC provides innovation services to value-added start-ups, and knowledge-based, early stage, innovative enterprise through its strategically located offices in the region. Currently, WestBIC carries a portfolio of over 300 innovative SMEs, exporting and creating high-value jobs in the region. Enterprises are supported from concept to commercialisation and into early stage growth, focusing on product development, marketing, human resources, IT and finance. WestBIC has in place a multi-skilled team and talent pool of experts to assist developing businesses to reach targeted growth objectives and capture international markets.
- Website
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http://www.westbic.ie
External link for WestBIC
- Industry
- Business Consulting and Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Galway, Galway
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 1987
Locations
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Primary
Galway Technology Centre
Mervue Business Park
Galway, Galway H91 E2W5, IE
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Innovation Hubs, Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology
Westport Road
Castlebar, Mayo F23 K162, IE
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The Cube
Aras An Chontae
Roscommon Town, Co. Roscommon F42 VR98, IE
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Ionad Forbartha Gnó
Fiontarlann, Baile Mún
Cill Charthaigh, Donegal F94 N9CW, IE
Employees at WestBIC
Updates
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🌟 WestBIC are hosting an informative workshop on the Enterprise Ireland Pre-Seed Start Fund! 🚀💡 🎧 Check out our latest podcast episode, hosted by Katherine Small, featuring Mary Ryan as she dives into the details of Enterprise Ireland's Pre-Seed Start Fund! This fund offers €50k or €100k to support early-stage companies in achieving key milestones for future seed funding. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/e-BfWV5p 🗓️ Date: October 16th ⏰ Time: 11am 📍 Don’t forget to register here for the workshop: https://lnkd.in/eeyTYzGG to secure your spot! #PreSeedStartFund #StartupInnovation #Workshop
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Thank you to the Advancing Innovation in Manufacturing (AIM) Centre for hosting an excellent Data2Sustain event yesterday. From expert panelists to inspiring key note speakers, it was a brilliant platform to discuss the how to unlock digital expertise to grow and strengthen business. Key takeaways included: 1. Digital readiness and adaptability in SME’s is so important, as is recognising that companies are all at different stages in their digitalisation journey. 2. AI is here to stay, and now is the time to look at how we can leverage it in our day to day operations remembering that the aim is to help people, not replace them. 3. We are fortunate to have such a vibrant and engaging eco system of business. The encouragement throughout the day was so positive and enforced the message for companies that growing your business is not a journey you make on your own, there is support at every step. Thank you to Mike Conroy and the Data2Sustain team, as well as the speakers, panellists and attendees for such an enjoyable day.
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In search of unicorns - James Donlon from WestBIC kicks off and presents the role of the EU-BICs and the EBN - European Business & Innovation Centre Network in fostering innovative high growth enterprises in Europe at the latest UnicornQuest | Interreg Europe project interregional meeting in Genoa. The event will include the presentation of good practices from partner regions to inspire new instruments to support and scale high-growth enterprises. Western Development Commission
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WestBIC Deputy CEO Mary Ryan attended the AwakenHub and AwakenAngels event hosted at the Embassy of Ireland, Great Britain this week. This event was attended by 16 women founded companies, including several that Mary met with including Konree Innovation - Margaret Rae, Precision Sports Technology - Emma Meehan, ITUS Secure Technologies - Clare Ryan and BiaSol/Circular Food Co-Niamh Dooley. The Ambassador welcomed an open dialogue on how we can increase the current figures of 2% investment in women founded companies globally and 7% of women angel investors across Europe. The event included an inspiration panel discussion hosted by Mary McKenna where discussions included the challenges faced by women founders, as well as the opportunities available for both new and experienced angel investors to support early-stage women-led startups.
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We're looking forward to the Data2Sustain Industry Access Event tomorrow. Featuring industry leaders and innovation experts, it's an excellent opportunity to learn how Data2Sustain can help your company on its innovation journey!
Have you registered? The Data2Sustain Industry Access Event is this Thursday 10th October at the Advancing Innovation in Manufacturing (AIM) Centre in Sligo. This event features industry leaders and innovation experts, and is open to SMEs, early-stage companies, public sector, and more. Secure your spot and schedule 1-on-1 meetings to scope your innovation needs! https://lnkd.in/dA6Gj8we
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WestBIC is a proud partner of Digital Rural - An Interreg Europe Project Through initiatives like Digital Rural, we’re helping bridge the digital divide between urban and rural areas. Collaborations like this are crucial for empowering local businesses and ensuring rural areas thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. We’re excited to continue driving entrepreneurship and innovation across rural northern and western Ireland.
🚀 Meet the Partnership: WestBIC! 🌟 As part of our ongoing series, we’re excited to feature WestBIC, an EU-Business & Innovation Centre (BIC) that plays a key role in driving entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable growth across rural northern and western Ireland. For over 30 years, WestBIC has provided tailored business support and innovation services, helping entrepreneurs, startups, and scaling enterprises thrive. They offer: 💼 Business mentoring 💡 Financial guidance 🌐 Access to networks and partnerships Through partnerships with local and national stakeholders, WestBIC fosters regional development, ensuring rural communities can embrace new opportunities. 📈 WestBIC & Digital Rural WestBIC addresses unique challenges in rural areas, offering strategic support, investment readiness, and mentoring to help businesses adopt digital technologies. By doing so, they enable rural businesses to compete nationally and globally, strengthening local economies. Notable initiatives include managing the g-teic digital hub in Co. Donegal and partnering in Platform94, the largest ICT hub in the region alongside Galway Chamber. 🚀 Meet the WestBIC Digital Rural Team! 🌟 👩💼 Ailish McCormack 👩💼 Colleen Baxter 👨💼 James Donlon #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #WestBIC #RegionalDevelopment #RuralInnovation WestBIC Colleen Baxter Ailish McCormack James Donlon
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🚀 Calling all entrepreneurs! 📈 Don’t miss out on our Pre-Seed Start Fund Workshop! Join us to learn everything you need to know about securing funding for your startup. 🗓️ Sign up now 👉 https://lnkd.in/eeyTYzGG #StartupFunding #Entrepreneurship #PreSeedWorkshop
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Seamus Mc Cormack attended the Mayo Ideas Month opening event last week, celebrating a decade of success for Local Enterprise Office Mayo Local Enterprise Office Galway Local Enterprise Office Roscommon 🎉 It was an inspiring occasion, highlighting incredible local innovation and achievements. #MayoIdeasMonth #LEO #SupportingLocal #10YearsStrong John Magee Louise Ward
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WestBIC is proud to once again co-sponsor the ‘Scale-Up/Growing Business Award’ in partnership with Platform94 at this year’s Galway Chamber Business Awards. This award recognises businesses that have demonstrated innovation, created jobs, and achieved significant growth over the past five years. It’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase the remarkable resilience and ambition of Galway’s business community. This year’s theme, ‘Celebration of Place – Mórtas Áite’ celebrates the success of our local enterprises and also honours the contributions of the Galway diaspora who continue to champion our values globally. We look forward to celebrating alongside this amazing business community that makes Galway a hub of innovation and excellence in the Galway Bay Hotel in November. For more information and to enter the awards visit https://lnkd.in/enHWZVhY #GCBizAwards #CelebrationOfPlace #GalwayBusiness #OurGalway