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Start-Ups and Innovation

A wide range of accelerator programmes are available for businesses located in Donegal that makes setting up here easier than ever before. Multiple sources of expert advice and guidance to make your journey as successful as possible are also at your fingertips. Donegal facilitates a culture of innovation and advancement for new and growing businesses.

See below Donegal's has multiple resources available for innovation.  

ALPHA Innovation Centre

ALPHA Innovation Centre

Forming an element of the new Innovation Quarter in the heart of Letterkenny, ALPHA's objective is to build a strong innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystem enabling businesses, both start-ups and existing, to scale. Prior to the premises opening in 2025, the team are happy to speak with businesses who are looking to instill innovation into their business.

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Donegal SCALE-X

Donegal SCALE-X

A Technology Accelerator Programme launched by Donegal LEO aimed at supporting local entrepreneurs to compete globally.

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Ambition Programme

Ambition Programme

A pre-accelerator programme run by Local Enterprise Office Donegal in partnership with NDRC, which focuses on early-stage female entrepreneurs, promoting the skills needed to develop

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New Frontiers Programme

New Frontiers Programme

Designed to develop entrepreneurs through practical and interactive workshops, personalized mentoring support, financial support and co-working space.

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Donegal Local Enterprise Office

Donegal Local Enterprise Office

Training programmes, financial assistance, advice on joining a dedicated business network in your industry and a ‘Start Your Own Business’ Programme

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Innovation Programmes

Innovation Programmes

These programmes (Vouchers and Partnership) aim to assist companies explore a business opportunity or problem with a registered knowledge provider.

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WiSAR Lab

WiSAR Lab

Electrical and electronic solutions for companies and technology start-ups who aim to increase competitiveness through intelligent innovation

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WestBic

WestBic

Test the validity of your business proposal so that the most viable development path is reached. They also assist you in becoming investor ready

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IAAS

IAAS

Accelerate competitiveness and innovation levels in companies by increasing uptake of disruptive technologies solutions (Industry 4.0)

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Údarás na Gaeltachta

Údarás na Gaeltachta

Mentoring scheme, financial supports, feasibility studies, training courses, market research and assistance in acquiring a suitable space

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NDRC

NDRC

Help startups succeed at every point of their journey through coaching and mentoring, with a founder-first approach through a variety of programmes.

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