Nexus for innovation and entrepreneurship
Republic of Work is a nationally recognised innovation hub based in Cork City, with a strong track record in delivering high-impact startup, innovation, and investment-readiness programs. As a current delivery partner for NDRC (National Digital Research Centre, Ireland’s National Accelerator Programme) and Regional Hub for HBAN (Halo Business Angel Network), we are deeply embedded in Ireland’s startup ecosystem and uniquely positioned to deliver the services outlined in this contract.
Republic of Work has a demonstrable track record of supporting early-stage ventures and corporate innovation teams from idea generation through to investor readiness. Since 2017, we have delivered structured programmes and bespoke advisory support for founders, intrapreneurs and corporate teams developing high potential business propositions. More recently, Republic of Work was named one of the Top Innovation Hubs in the UK & Ireland by Sifted and the Financial Times, further cementing its role as a launchpad for ambitious, high-growth startups.
Ecosystem Verticals
deeptech
ict
ai
sustainability
climatetech
cybersecurity
Ecosystem Overview
New Opportunities
Republic of Work is venue of:
Cork Meetup for Startups. A key gathering point for entrepreneurs and innovators.
CoderDojo.Community of free, local coding clubs for kids and teens.
The hub regionally leads...
…some of Ireland’s leading startup programmes such as National Digital Research Centre (NDRC) and Halo Business Angel Network (HBAN), Skillnet Innovation Exchange and Pathway to Innovate and is the home to Ireland’s only E-Sports Academy, Wylde
Ireland’s only one-day annual boutique event that unites the wider EU scientific entrepreneurs, deeptech investors and more.
Eshna Gogia – Republic of Work
“Supporting Deeptech is not just about investing in innovation; it’s our commitment towards solving some of the critical challenges before us. We are excited to be at the forefront, supporting visionary founders who are leading the way to build a sustainable future.”
Entrepreneur Training Initiatives
Corporate Talks, Investors Meeting & Tech Sessions
Support for Applications
The innovation hub has supported entrepreneurship through initiatives
In 2025, the innovation hub plans to start work on setting up a new Centre for the Valorisation and Transfer of Technologies (CVTT), with the aim of filling a market gap in the region and responding to the growing need for laboratory validation of startups.
Success Stories
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