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NovaUCD Centre for New Ventures and Entrepreneurs , University College Dublin
Location Belfield Innovation Park University College Dublin Belfield , Dublin 4 , Ireland
Contact details Helen McGrath Operations Manager T : + 353 1 716 3711 E : helen . mcgrath @ ucd . ie www . ucd . ie / novaucd @ NovaUCD
NovaUCD is situated in a prestigious location on UCD ’ s main campus . 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 .
Office Facilities The premier facilities at NovaUCD , the Centre for New Ventures and Entrepreneurs at University College Dublin , cover 4,500m 2 . The facilities 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 from a broad variety of sectors .
At NovaUCD a wide range of flexible occupancy options ( desk space , business , and bio-incubation units ) are available to entrepreneurs to enable them to expand as their businesses grow .
The office facilities consist of desk space , office units ( ranging in size from 12m 2 to 72m 2 ) and bio-incubation units ( ranging in size from 17m 2 to 64m 2 ).
The bio-incubation units are equipped with power and water supply , as well as voice and data points . Shared facilities available include fridge freezers , deionised 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 , wireless network , a dedicated server room and a centrally located café .
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 knowledgeintensive 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