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Since opening its doors in January 2006, the Rubicon Centre has quickly positioned itself as a catalyst, assisting entrepreneurs to take their projects to the next stage.

In 2007 a second incubation facility was opened to accommodate the demand for on-campus incubation space. An extension to the existing building is currently taking place & it is hoped this will be fully operation by June 2010, increasing total incubation space to 2,100m2s.  

As an innovation centre for entrepreneurs, the Rubicon Centre is here to help, encourage & give support to people who present a unique idea or highlight a market niche which they believe they can target.

“There are many hurdles entrepreneurs have to jump to make their ideas reality, the Rubicon provides a no nonsense approach to moving opportunities to the next step. Companies based here will use the R&D capabilities of CIT, and the commercial supports and help from agencies based in the South-West Region. In addition many successful entrepreneurs are providing valuable inputs both to the companies based here, as well as entrepreneurs helping fellow entrepreneurs based at the facility.”  Paul Healy Rubicon Centre Manager.

In essence, the Centre’s role as an incubator is to assist the formation and growth of early stage, knowledge intensive businesses, by providing physical space, in-house management support, access to advice and support from Institute resources.  The Centre aims to stimulate an environment of creativity and innovation with a continual focus of nurturing the growth of knowledge based business and commercial research in the South West Region. The Centre has attracted interest from both Irish and Overseas Companies operating in the Technology market.  

The Genesis Programme is also based at the Rubicon, offering participants the opportunity to avail of a 12 month rapid incubation programme that aims to support and accelerate graduate entrepreneurs in developing their business from a very early stage.  Click here for further details on the Genesis Programme.