Galway Technology Centre last week unveiled its a major rebrand and shift in direction, with the launch of its new vision and regional remit as Platform94 – with the lofty ambition of helping to create 505 direct and 323 indirect jobs over the next five years.

It is estimated that this will bring a Gross Added Value (GVA) of over €62.4 million to the regional economy, annually.

In addition, across the next 15 years – through connecting expanding technology companies globally – the organisation plans to generate 1,535 direct forms of employment and 982 indirect roles, resulting in an estimated GVA impact of over €190 million.

Unveiled at a ceremony in the Connacht Hotel last Wednesday, Platform94 will achieve this by moving beyond a physical location in Galway, supporting businesses across the West and delivering scaling expertise for firms in Mayo, Roscommon – and Galway.

The largest and longest established social enterprise centre for the technology sector in the West, GTC was founded in 1994 to meet the needs of an emerging cluster of ICT companies outside the capital.

Platform94 will build on this legacy, empowering Irish businesses to scale globally whilst creating employment opportunities regionally, nationally and internationally.

Platform94 is owned by Galway Chamber and WestBIC and supported by Enterprise Ireland, and at its launch, it set out the platform and conditions for regional collaboration and robust growth across the West.

For more, read this week’s Connacht Tribune.

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