NovaUCD, Sandyford Business District and DLR agree MoU to support innovation
NovaUCD has signed a memorandum of understanding with with Sandyford Business District and Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council (DLRCC) to support enterprise and innovation.
The organisations have committed to expanding research activity and creating new pathways for entrepreneurial development with the partnership.
There are also plans to progress a Start Up and Innovation Campus in Sandyford to position the district as a regional hub of excellence, where businesses, educators and government drive opportunity and economic resilience.
The initiative aims to drive high-value employment, strengthen links between industry and NovaUCD, and enhance access to education and skills development to support a rapidly evolving economy.
"This partnership between Sandyford Business District, NovaUCD, and Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council represents a forward-looking commitment to retain talent, supporting start-ups, nurturing talent, and fostering research driven growth with an overall objective of creating employment and entrepreneurship with the resources available in our County," said Cllr Jim Gildea, Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council.
Liam Cronin, director of innovation at UCD, said: “The MoU signed today establishes an exciting new collaborative framework for NovaUCD to work in partnership with the Sandyford Business District and Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council.
"Through this partnership, our goal is to support start-ups and scale-ups, advance research and innovation, and foster talent development to drive sustainable economic growth.”
Ger Corbett, CEO of Sandyford Business District, said, “Today marks an important step towards establishing a Start-Up and Scale-Up Innovation Campus in Sandyford Business District, alongside the commitment to progressing a broader programme of initiatives focused on driving innovation, entrepreneurship and education that will help shape the district’s long-term future.
"As we advance the objectives set out in this Memorandum of Understanding, SBD has the potential to become one of Ireland’s leading locations for innovation districts; a place where business, academia and policy work together to drive new ideas and continuous learning, support entrepreneurs and scaling companies, attract investment and create high-value employment.
"We welcome this shared ambition with NovaUCD and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and look forward to delivering a project that will strengthen SBD's role as a key centre for innovation and enterprise in Ireland.”
Frank Curran, CEO of Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council, added: “The signing of this Memorandum of Understanding marks an important step forward for the economic and educational landscape of Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown.
NovaUCD has signed a memorandum of understanding with Sandyford Business District and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. (Pic: Nick Bradshaw)
"By bringing together Sandyford Business District, NovaUCD, and DLRCC, this partnership creates a powerful platform to strengthen local enterprise, expand research activity, and open new pathways for entrepreneurial development across the region.
Photo: Back row (l–r): Frank Curran Chief Executive, Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council; Greg Brennan, Sandyford Business District. Seated (l–r): Ger Corbett, Sandyford Business District; Cllr Jim Gildea, Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Liam Cronin, Director of Innovation, UCD. (Source: DLRCC)
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