CoLab
Location Letterkenny Institute of Technology Port Road Letterkenny Co Donegal , Ireland
Contact Details Contact : Mr Patsy Donaghy , CoLab Administrator Tel : 00353-74-91-86703 Email : patrick . donaghey @ lyit . ie Website : www . co-lab . ie
Since 2000 we ’ ve played a pivotal role in changing the attitude towards innovation , risk-taking , and entrepreneurship in the Northwest . We ’ ve helped over 100 entrepreneurs to successfully start their own businesses , and we are currently home to another 28 companies . We ’ ve created a clustering of vibrant SMEs , companies that are working together to create the future economy of the Northwest .
CoLab - What does it mean ? It ’ s in the name . A collaborative hub , a like-minded community to enable people with great ideas to turn them into viable businesses . You ’ ve got the inspiration . CoLab is a stimulating and supportive environment to help you succeed . Whether you ’ re a one person start-up or a small company , CoLab has a range of outstanding facilities to help you develop your idea . This includes high-spec office and research units , shared reception services , meeting and training rooms , the latest telecommunications technology , and a communal networking area .
Connected Based on the Letterkenny IT campus , CoLab is home to pioneering research in many areas . We have strong connections in Ireland and Europe through business and innovator networks , as well as links to other academic institutes . The team at CoLab is involved in numerous initiatives and programmes for technology entrepreneurs ensuring the latest trends and thinking across many industry sectors are at your disposal . Home to 28 other entrepreneurs , networking is a natural occurrence . It ’ s not all work though , the centre hosts various cultural occasions from time to time too .
Curious Already 100 entrepreneurs have started their journey with us , many returning from overseas , who have now gone on to create successful businesses . Indeed they represent another valuable resource for you to tap into . We see CoLab as a dynamic point of convergence where quality-of-life meets cutting-edge technology , where Ireland ’ s Northwest meets the global marketplace . We see it as the place for you to turn your ideas into your future , knowledge into enterprise .
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