Supporting New Ventures and Entrepreneurs University College Dublin has a proven track record in supporting entrepreneurs and new ventures on campus at NovaUCD, from the early feasibility stage, through to business development, growth and investment. Office Facilities The buildings at NovaUCD, which cover 4,500 sq.m., are bright, airy and open with high-quality shared and circulation spaces that encourage the informal and formal interactions necessary for the development of a community of entrepreneurs. At NovaUCD a wide range of flexible occupancy options (desk space, business units and bioincubation) are provided to entrepreneurs to enable them to move as their businesses grow. The office facilities consist of 14 desk spaces, 45 business units (ranging from 12 sq.m. to 64 sq.m.) and 10 bio-incubation units (ranging from 17 sq.m. to 64 sq.m.). The bio-incubation units are equipped with power and water supply, sinks, fume hoods and benching, as well as voice and data points. Shared facilities available include fridge freezers, de-ionised water, ice machines, dishwashers etc. Additional Facilities and Services At NovaUCD, which has 24/7 access, additional facilities and services include; reception services, a permanent boardroom, seminar and meeting rooms, a dedicated video conferencing room, wireless network, a dedicated server room and a cafĂŠ with external decking.
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Facilities at NovaUCD
2,527 NovaUCD activities will be supporting a total of 2,527 jobs worldwide by 2016, 1,934 in Ireland