NovaUCD – Centre for New Ventures and Entrepreneurs , University College Dublin
Location NovaUCD Belfield Innovation Park University College Dublin Belfield , Dublin 4 , Ireland .
Contact Details Contact : Helen Mc Grath , Operations Manager Tel : + 353 1 716 3711 Email : helen . mcgrath @ ucd . ie Website : www . ucd . ie / novaucd Twitter : @ NovaUCD
NovaUCD , the Centre for New Ventures and Entrepreneurs at University College Dublin
Introduction NovaUCD is situated in a prestigious location on UCD ’ s main campus in South County Dublin . Located in a renovated and extended mid- 18th-century house , NovaUCD , a purpose-built , state-of-the-art incubation facility for high-tech and knowledge-intensive start-up companies , has been the hub for new ventures and entrepreneurs at UCD since 2003 .
At NovaUCD a highly networked community of entrepreneurs provides an environment for the promoters of new ventures to share their experiences to assist other start-ups to develop and grow . This innovative and entrepreneurial community , along with the wider NovaUCD network of University researchers , business leaders and investors , creates an invaluable support for our client companies .
Support Programme At NovaUCD a comprehensive business support programme is also offered to our client companies comprising advice , clinics , seminars and workshops .
A series of workshops and seminars are provided to clients on average three times per month on topics based upon client requirements . The workshops cover issues which affect knowledge intensive start-up companies such as : raising investment , business development and sales , leadership and performance , finance and tax , product positioning and intellectual property . The workshops generate group discussion and interaction around key issues and assist clients to
Office Facilities The premier facilities at NovaUCD , which cover 4,500 sq . m ., are bright , airy and open with high-quality shared circulation spaces that encourage the informal and formal interactions necessary for the development of a community of entrepreneurs .
At NovaUCD a wide range of flexible occupancy options ( desk space , business and bio- incubation units ) are available to entrepreneurs to enable them to move as their businesses grow .
The office facilities consist of hot desk space , 45 office units ( ranging from 12 sq . m . to 72 sq . m .) and 10 bio-incubation units ( ranging from 17 sq . m . to 64 sq . m .).
The bio-incubation units are equipped with power and water supply , sinks and benching , as well as voice and data points . Shared facilities available include fridge freezers , de-ionised water , ice machines , fume hoods and dishwashers .
Additional Facilities and Services At NovaUCD , which has 24 / 7 access , additional facilities and services include ; car parking , security , reception services , a permanent boardroom , seminar and meeting rooms , a dedicated video conferencing room , wireless network , a dedicated server room and a centrally located café .
A bio-incubation unit at NovaUCD
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