Your research partner. Your EU launchpad.

We're looking for research institutions, training bodies, startups, and innovation companies that want a collaborative partner or a physical base in rural Ireland. We have land and a concept. You bring the expertise. We build it together.

Innovation expertise, land, and a hub to bring them together

We bring hands-on experience in AI mentoring, incubator programmes, and corporate innovation — combined with land in an ecologically and archaeologically significant region. We're building a hub where research has a real-world home.

Research areas

  • Peatland ecology: The land includes areas of peatland in a region rich with prehistoric peatland heritage — potential for restoration, carbon measurement, and biodiversity research
  • Sustainable agriculture: Heritage crop trials, native botanical cultivation, and sustainable land-use models
  • AI & applied technology: Scope for applied research in AI, data science, and digital tools — particularly in rural and agricultural contexts
  • Training & skills: AI and technology upskilling for rural communities — an area attracting significant public funding

What we bring

  • Land in an ecologically significant area, available for field research
  • Innovation expertise: AI mentoring, incubator support, and corporate innovation experience
  • A hub concept with training and incubation at its core
  • Willingness to co-apply for Innovation Vouchers, Horizon Europe, and national research funding
  • A community-focused structure (CLG) that supports collaborative and publicly funded work
  • A story that helps research projects communicate real-world impact

Ireland. Climate-resilient, EU-connected, tax-efficient.

If you're a startup or innovation company thinking about an EU presence — or a more resilient base — Ireland is worth a serious look. A rural hub gives you access to support programmes that urban locations don't.

EU market access

Full single-market membership and the only English-speaking country in the EU. Direct access to 450 million consumers.

Tax & incentives

12.5% corporate tax. 25% R&D tax credit. Knowledge Development Box at 6.25% on qualifying IP. Enterprise Ireland grants for companies establishing here.

Climate resilience

Temperate maritime climate. No extreme weather. Abundant renewables. Water security. Increasingly relevant to companies planning ahead.

Talent

One of Europe's youngest, most educated populations. Strong universities. A deep well of technical and scientific graduates.

Transport links

Dromod mainline rail to Dublin in under 2 hours. M4/N4 motorway corridor. Three airports within 2 hours: Dublin, Knock, and Shannon — all with transatlantic routes.

Rural advantage

Lower costs than Dublin or Cork. A rural address unlocks community-rate EU and national grant programmes not available to urban applicants.

Training & AI

Growing public investment in AI and technology upskilling — particularly in underserved rural areas. A hub that delivers training is well-positioned for this funding.

We're flexible. Let's work out what makes sense.

We don't have a rigid partnership structure. Here are some building blocks — combine them however works for your organisation.

Hub tenancy

Workspace, meeting rooms, and a registered Irish address. For startups establishing an EU presence or researchers needing a field base.

Research collaboration

Joint applications for Enterprise Ireland, Horizon Europe, or national research funding. We bring the site, the hub concept, and the community structure.

Training partnership

Co-develop and deliver AI and technology upskilling programmes. We provide the venue and the community reach. You provide the curriculum and expertise.

Land access

Agricultural land and peatland available for field trials, pilot projects, or ecological research in a region of significant natural and archaeological heritage.

We're early. Talk to us anyway.

We're actively looking for the right partners. If any of this resonates — even loosely — start a conversation.

Co. Roscommon · Shannon Corridor · Ireland