€40,000 granted for feasibility project in North Mayo

Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Alan Dillon TD today announced details of an €18 million investment in 40 projects across Ireland under the Smart Regions Enterprise Innovation Scheme.

Minister Dillon confirmed that Údarás na Gaeltachta will receive €40,000 to carry out a feasibility project examining the potential for developing immersive technology and maker space studios/facilities within the expanded gteic hub in Belmullet. This initiative aims to facilitate the growth of the creative tech sector across the Western and North Western Region.

The Smart Regions Enterprise Innovation Scheme is a fund designed to make Ireland’s regions more business-friendly by allocating money to infrastructure and networks which help small companies grow.

Alan Dillon TD said: “The gteic hub in Belmullet is a state of the art digital and innovation centre which is designed to support remote workers, start-ups, and established companies with modern facilities and high-speed connectivity.

‘Through this scheme the centre will benefit from €40,000 to support enterprises in Belmullet, helping to create more jobs and build resilient communities.

This scale of investment demonstrates a firm commitment to regional growth, supporting local enterprise, backing entrepreneurs, and facilitating very high levels of innovation and excellence right here in Mayo and across the Western Region,” concluded Minister Dillon.

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