We know what it takes to
scale up.
We will provide access to the knowledge, network, funding and supports that will unlock and enable companies to scale and build thriving businesses in the West.
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Innovation & Leadership
We aim to be world class leaders in providing knowledge and supports for scaling a businesss and supporting initiatives that are at the leading edge of tech industry.
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Commercial Impact
Our core job is to create environment where businesses can scale and grow in the west of Ireland and bring high value jobs to the region.
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Deep Global Connections
We connect people with organisations and influencers on a local and global level to plug them in to the right people, organisations and funds.
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Community & Culture
We want to create a thriving culture of creativity and connection for scaling businesses to share ideas. We are building a community of likeminded ambitious people who support each other to grow.
Why we do it
- Our region has an abundance of research and innovation strengths, and our role is to support the ideas, people and projects that are transforming the region and taking us to a new tomorrow.
- Scaling or growing your business is complex. We exist to help people to navigate the process.
- Innovation will drive growth and create jobs in our region if we create the right environment to unlock it.
Who we work with
Scaling is a science. Moving into a new market, restructuring for growth, new product development; almost all problems of a scaling business have been faced by someone before.
As you grow, you’ll need specialist support beyond your immediate team. Our Client Scaling Manager is here to help you with business plan execution, access to finance channels , preparation for pitching and case building and support with skills development, talent identification and recruitment.
Our Regional Outreach Manager through collaboration, connects ideas, people and projects to help you accelerate your growth.
We engage with innovative businesses and entrepreneurs, higher education institutions, research technology organisations, investors, public funders and other partners within the local innovation ecosystem.
Access our Training Programmes
From our Internal Platform 94 Launchpad series to the Innovation Exchange and World-Renowned Speakers & Trainers, we have a variety of training supports in place.
01Get Investor Ready Clinics
These clinics are designed to help you become Investor Ready and inform you of the pitfalls and tips to navigate the funding journey – from Seed funding to Series A, from government supports to Angel Investors, at Platform 94 you will have access to funding supports to suit your needs and growth plans.
02Innovation Exchange
Platform 94 was announced as a Western regional partner for the Innovation Exchange program. The Innovation Exchange is an innovation marketplace initiative where large corporates facing challenges with innovation and digital transformation relate to scaling technology companies with the necessary skills and expertise to help them solve their challenges.
SMEs get access to a qualified sales pipeline, marketplace intelligence, and a pitching opportunity with key decision-makers from corporate partners.
We are now recruiting digital transformation solutions providers, please check out theinnovationexchange.ie or to find out more please e-mail Noreen Conway at noreen@theinnovationexchange.ie.
03Scaling Masterclass
Our scaling Masterclasses will help to support growth stage tech companies build their businesses to competitive size. These interactive sessions will included case studies, guest facilitators with first hand scaling experience, and peer-to-peer learning. Each masterclass will address a specific topic orientated towards the execution of scaling.
