Innovation and Enterprise

Established in 1989 by Dundalk Institute of Technology, the Regional Development Centre acts as the Institute’s Innovation Support and Technology Transfer organisation. The Centre acts as a commercially oriented interface between DKIT and the industrial, commercial and business life of the region, and makes available the expertise, facilities and resources of the Institute for the wider benefit of the regional economy.

Through the Research and Developmental endeavours of its Academic Staff, DKIT has developed a strong applied R&D reputation in Software Development, Electronics and Engineering Design, Applied Humanities, Cultural Studies and Enterprise Development & Innovation with a new and emerging area in the field of Renewable Energy and Digital Media. The evolution of this range of Research expertise has a direct bearing on new course development, on staff development and on the relevance of graduate provision to the skills needs of the Regional and National economy.

The Centre achieves this through the following range of programmes and activities:

• Research & Development and Technology Transfer
• Entrepreneurial Development Programmes
• Incubation Facilities for Knowledge and Technology-Based Enterprises
• Applied Research
• Sectoral & Regional Development Initiatives
• Spearheading and Supporting EU and Cross Border Development Initiative
• Networking with Agencies and Organisations at Regional, National and International Level

The Regional Development Centre has been awarded the ISO 9001-2000 Quality Standard.