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The Rubicon Centre

The Rubicon Centre Cork is Munster Technological University’s on-campus incubator in Cork supporting entrepreneurs and start ups with innovative product, service or technology ideas.

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Start

Aspiring early-stage entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas.

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Accelerate

Early stage start ups who are ambitious to scale.

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Grow

Established companies looking to expand.

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The Rubicon Approach

The Rubicon Centre supports Ireland’s next generation of start-ups at every stage of development.

Access to Investment
No Equity Taken
Access to Munster Technological University Expertise and Resources
Mentoring
Experience
Programmes

Rubicon Centre Alumni

Rubicon entrepreneurs join an alumni of over five hundred companies who have used the Rubicon Centre as a launchpad since 2006. Rubicon alumni are available for peer-to-peer support and form an important part of the network for Rubicon start-ups.

Latest News

April 9, 2025 in New Frontiers, News, Press, Start-ups

New Frontiers Final Showcase

MTU and The Rubicon Centre Celebrate the Enterprise Ireland New Frontiers 2024/25 Cohort with Honoured Guests Taoiseach Micheál Martin and MTU President Maggie Cusack The Rubicon Centre is delighted to…
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April 3, 2025 in New Frontiers, News, Start-ups

Enterprise Irelands New Frontiers 2024 Cohort

Starting a business is never a straight path, it’s a journey filled with challenges, learning, and growth. At The Rubicon Centre, the Enterprise Ireland New Frontiers Programme guides ambitious entrepreneurs…
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March 10, 2025 in Female Entrepreneurship, Start-ups

Celebrating International Women’s Day at The Rubicon Centre

International Women's Day, celebrated on March 8th every year, is a global celebration of the incredible achievements, contributions, and resilience of women around the world. In light of International Women’s…
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