FOCUS ON TECHNOLOGY
Nurturing Kildare’s emerging and established tech innovators, this Tech Cluster brings tech companies, start-ups, innovators and educators together with a collective goal to stimulate the tech sector across Kildare and into the mid-east region.
The cluster driven by Kildare LEO works closely with: MERITS, Enterprise Ireland ,Maynooth University ,Carlow IT ; Kildare Wicklow ETB; Wicklow and Meath Local Enterprise Office and the IDA. Across the regions of Kildare, Wicklow and Meath, the ‘Mid East Tech Cluster’ is driven by MERITS (Mid East Regional Innovation Thinkspace) and the Kildare Local Enterprise office.
TECH INCUBATION
This Tech Cluster incubates new startup technology businesses by providing flexible desk space, along with bespoke business supports and training and by hosting industry specific networking opportunities.
The10 week MERITS Tech Pre Accelerator programme catapults these startup businesses to the next stage by helping founders secure their first customers, build an MVP and structure their revenue models.
TECH CLUSTER
The quarterly Tech Cluster meet up’s provide inspiration from founders who have built, sold, or currently run some of Irelands most successful companies in the technology sector.
For Scaling business, the supports are tailored for international trading, market expansion and financial assistance, along with fully serviced office space and access to smart meeting rooms.
These events also provide tech professionals and business leaders with regular opportunities to meet and network, before listening to presentations by indigenous and international technology companies.
Tech-focused business skills training, from perfecting the perfect pitch, to accessing finance and positioning for investment.
2026 Tech Cluster Events:
21st October: Getting Started with Claude AI Essentials for SMEs
26th November: Beyond the Prompt - Advanced Claude for SMEs
3rd December: Year End Strategy Session for tech entrepreneurs/businesses
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