Galway Technology Centre expansion expected to create 12,500 jobs over 15 years
Written by Robert McHugh, on 23rd Apr 2021. Posted in Technology
Galway Technology Centre, (GTC) is to announce details of their new AcademyWest expansion, which is expected to generate a cumulative total of 12,500 jobs for the West over the next 15 years and estimated investment of €1.4 billion.
The expansion project is being strongly facilitated by Enterprise Ireland, who provide ongoing support to Galway Technology Centre. The centre is a social enterprise jointly owned by Galway Chamber and WestBIC.
The AcademyWest project will have a particular focus on facilitating rapid scaling for start ups and other innovation driven enterprises, as well as growing ICT businesses in need of second sites. The 22,000 square foot expansion will see the total floor area of GTC extend to 72,000 square feet, with the number of floors in the facility growing from two to four.
Galway Tech Centre expansion to create jobs in the West
Updated / Friday, 23 Apr 2021
10:39
Plans have been unveiled for the expansion of Galway Technology Centre, a move which is expected to lead to the creation of thousands of jobs in the West over the coming years.
The office space for start-ups in Galway city was established 25 years ago, and so far has helped over 300 businesses to scale and grow.
The 2,000 square metre expansion, which is being significantly funded by Enterprise Ireland, will see the total floor area of Galway Technology Centre (GTC) extend to almost 7,000 square metres, with the number of floors in the facility growing from two to four.
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An Bord Pleanála stated that it was of the view that the proposed development as part of this application should be given consent for imperative reasons of overriding public interest (IROPI).
This recommendation will have a significant positive impact for not just the City, but for the wider region.
CEO of Galway Chamber Kenny Deery has been giving more details to Midwest News.
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