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WestBIC

Name: WestBIC
Address: Galway Technology Centre, Galway, GALWAY, IE
Telephone: +35391730850

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Accelerating Start-Ups Established in 1987, WestBIC is the EU Business and Innovation Centre servicing the Border, Midlands and West Region of Ireland.

EU Business and Innovation Centres (EC-BICs) are an amalgam of best practice from around the world forming a regional instrument to foster and promote Innovation and Entrepreneurship. WestBIC provides innovation services to value-added start-ups, and knowledge-based, early stage, innovative enterprise through its strategically located offices in the region. Currently, WestBIC carries a portfolio o

f over 300 innovative SMEs, exporting and creating high-value jobs in the region. Enterprises are supported from concept to commercialisation and into early stage growth, focusing on product development, marketing, human resources, IT and finance. WestBIC has in place a multi-skilled team and talent pool of experts to assist developing businesses to reach targeted growth objectives and capture international markets.

05/06/2026

What a private office in gteic @ Cill Charthaigh, Donegal actually looks like.

Only ten minutes from Killybegs and the beach, with high speed broadband, meeting rooms, and room enough for a full team to spread out.

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04/06/2026

One week on from Dublin Tech Summit 2026, and we're still energised by the conversations, connections, and ideas that filled the Accelerate Stage.

From John Brennan's "Deal Killers" session, unpacking the real reasons investor deals fall apart, to Mary Ryan's "Pitch-Ready" workshop helping founders sharpen their story, it was two days of honest, practical insight for the entrepreneurs and innovators in the room.

As headline sponsors of the Accelerate Stage, WestBIC as part of the Irish BICs was proud to bring the region's entrepreneurial spirit to one of Europe's most exciting tech events.

Thank you to every speaker, panelist, and attendee who made it memorable.

03/06/2026

A milestone moment for Donegal's food community.

Our colleague Eunan Cunningham joined the Food Coast Donegal launch of their new Digital Food Map at Castlegrove House, Letterkenny last week, and it was a great evening to be part of.

Producers, chefs, restaurateurs and food business owners from across Co. Donegal gathered for an honest conversation about what it takes to build a food destination people return to, with collaboration, not competition, at the centre of it.

The centrepiece of the evening was the Digital Food Map itself, an interactive platform linking local producers directly to the restaurants and hotels using their produce. For visitors, it makes Donegal's culinary landscape genuinely easy to discover and explore.

The project has been supported through European Union funding via the ST3ER project, a programme WestBIC is proud to be a partner on, investing in digital and sustainable innovation for regional food communities.

02/06/2026

Thinking of applying to Enterprise Ireland Pre-Seed Start Fund (PSSF)?

Join our free online workshop for expert guidance on how to apply successfully.

The PSSF supports early-stage startups in reaching key technical and commercial milestones. Irish BICs host monthly workshops to guide founders through the fund’s criteria, application process, and common pitfalls — helping you submit a strong, competitive proposal.

Next workshop with WestBIC:

📅 June 16th, 11am

✅ Find out if the fund is right for your startup
✅ Learn how to position your business effectively
✅ Get practical insights and have your questions answered

Whether you’re preparing an application or simply exploring your funding options, this session is ideal for founders ready to take the next step.

Register for the webinar: https://lnkd.in/ens4QCzi

01/06/2026

🌊 Blue Skills Classroom: Digitalisation for the Blue Economy

Join MTU and WestBIC for a free online session exploring how digitalisation can help SMEs and microbusinesses in the Blue Economy sharpen strategy, improve operations and integrate across business processes.
Hear from guest speaker Frank Fleming, founder and CEO of Verifact, on practical lessons from building software solutions for the marine sector and beyond.

📅 3 June 2026
⏰ 2:00 – 3:00 PM GMT
💻 Online
🔗 Register: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/PuP04i4xVd

Part of the Blue Shuttle project, co-financed by the Interreg Atlantic Area Programme.

29/05/2026

Congratulations to the Glow2.0 partnership on receiving the Interreg Cooperation Day 2025 Award for “Most Original Event” for the final event “STELLA CAELUM” ✨🏆🌌

As a proud partner in the GLOW2.0 project, we are delighted to see the project continuing to make an impact beyond its completion. The award recognises the creativity, collaboration and community spirit that defined the project and its final event in Utsjoki.

It’s fantastic to see the lasting legacy of GLOW2.0 and the continued recognition of the importance of dark sky initiatives and international cooperation across the Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic region.

Well done to all involved and special thanks to Utsjoki Municipality for hosting such a unique and memorable event.

👉https://www.interreg-npa.eu/projects/glow20/

Údarás na Gaeltachta GLOW 2.0 Interreg Europe

28/05/2026

Another great day at Dublin Tech Summit connecting with founders, investors, and people with innovative ideas.

Our highlight was the session we hosted, an honest, no-fluff conversation about what investors actually want to see from founders, and what makes them switch off.

A few things that came through from the panel:

🔹 Investors care less about the numbers themselves and more about what's behind them. What's actually driving the growth?

🔹Clarity matters. Know who genuinely needs your product, not just who might like it.

🔹Use your network. Show up to events. Relationships open doors that cold outreach won't.

Thanks to everyone who came along and to our brilliant panel for sharing their insights.

27/05/2026

The sun is shining at Dublin Tech Summit and Day 1 is in full swing.

Great conversations on the floor so far with founders, ecosystem partners and client companies.

Our session 'Deal Killers: Why Investors Say No', moderated by John Brennan, delivered exactly what it promised.

Panellists Patrick Ryan, Faye Walsh Drouillard and Conor O'Sullivan covered what investors actually look for: the right team, genuine founder obsession with the problem, speed to market and matching funding with milestones.

If you're at DTS, find the Irish BICs at Stand G11 and catch the Accelerate Stage for more sessions today and tomorrow.

26/05/2026

Are you considering applying for the Pre-Seed Start Fund (PSSF)?

Join our upcoming free online workshop to learn how to strengthen your application and better understand the process.

The PSSF is designed to help early-stage startups achieve important technical and commercial milestones. During the session, founders will gain practical guidance on the eligibility criteria, application process, and key areas that can help make a proposal more competitive.

📅 Next WestBIC Workshop: June 16th at 11am

In this session you will:
✅ Understand whether the PSSF is the right fit for your business
✅ Learn how to clearly position your startup
✅ Gain practical tips to avoid common application mistakes
✅ Ask questions directly during the workshop

Whether you are actively preparing an application or exploring funding opportunities for your startup journey, this webinar is a valuable starting point.

👉 Register for the webinar: https://lnkd.in/ens4QCzi

25/05/2026

WestBIC is heading to Dublin Tech Summit this week, joining the Irish BICs as headline sponsors at the RDS on the 27th and 28th of May.

You'll find us at the Accelerate Hub across both days, with 10 sessions and over 30 speakers on the Accelerate Stage.

WestBIC is leading two of those sessions:

🔹 'Deal Killers: Why Investors Say No' Wednesday 27th May, 14:00.
A candid panel on why start-ups fail to secure funding, and how to land on the right side of that decision, moderated by John Brennan, CEO WestBIC.

🔹 'Pitch-Ready: What Actually Gets You in the Room' Thursday 28th May, 12:10.
A practical session on the gaps to getting investment and how to avoid them, moderated by Mary Ryan, Deputy CEO WestBIC.

Reduced start-up tickets are still available, your last chance to be in the room: https://bit.ly/4dr4LNP

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Galway Technology Centre
Galway
GALWAY

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+35391730850

Website

http://www.westbic.ie/contact-westbic/

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