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Lead Partner

The Hincks Centre for Entrepreneurship Excellence, Munster Technological University

The Hincks Centre, Ireland’s first centre for entrepreneurship excellence, was established in 2013 to support entrepreneurship in all its forms. Engaging in academic and policy focused research, education and training, the Centre is an integral part of the strong entrepreneurship eco-system across the University. The Hincks Centre’s vision is to empower people to achieve excellence in entrepreneurship in all its forms. Achieving this vision, the Hincks Centre depends on its team, MTU partners and external stakeholders, funders and supporters. The Centre aims to strengthen and grow its research in all aspects of enterprise, innovation and entrepreneurship development, through collaboration with academics, industry and policymakers. Building on the strong foundation and spirit of entrepreneurship, the Centre continues to deliver excellence in all its activities. Complementing the work of the School of Business, the Hincks Centre plays a key role in driving MTU’s entrepreneurship culture. To follow our vision, the Hincks Centre’s mission is to support entrepreneurship through research, education and training.

Project Partner

Business Joensuu

Business Joensuu operates in the Joensuu region and in Central Karelia - in an area comprising nine municipalities, 125,000 inhabitants and 7,500 companies. We offer services for launching companies, growth and internationalisation, investing and relocating, and the facility and event services of Joensuu Science Park. We own the Science Park premises, we are responsible for its business operations, and we offer a wide range of services under one roof.

Project Partner

Univesity of Oulu

The University of Oulu is an internationally operating science university that produces new scientific knowledge and solutions based on it, and educates future leaders. Founded in 1958, the University of Oulu is one of the most multidisciplinary and largest universities in Finland.

Project Partner

Lapland University of Applied Sciences

Lapland University of Applied Sciences is the northernmost UAS in Finland and in the EU focusing on higher education and research, development and innovations. Lapland UAS capitalises on the strengths and opportunities of its changing operating environment to develop expertise and vitality for the needs of northern operators. Our strength is our expertise in Arctic conditions.

Project Partner

Austurbrú

​The purpose of Austurbrú is to work in the interests of East Iceland residents, municipalities, companies and other bodies, in order to provide coordinated, interdisciplinary services related to business life and culture, and projects in the field of university education and research, marketing, culture, innovation, employment, development and lifelong learning. ​

Project Partner

Westfjords Regional Development Office

Works closely with municipalities, research institutes, universities, businesses and entrepreneurs in its various projects.​ Advocates the interest of the Westfjords through administration, marketing, co-ordination, co-operation and dialogue.​ Supports individuals, companies, public and private organisations and municipalities in the Westfjords with innovation and development.

Associated Partner

Galway Rural Development

Galway Rural Development is a Local Development Company working in rural county Galway. We work with people, community groups, and other agencies to improve the quality of life for all in our area. We especially work with those most in need of support. We help people create real chances to make positive changes for themselves and their communities. GRD is responsible for the delivery of a range of rural enterprise, social inclusion and community development initiatives across the East of County Galway

Associated Partner

Pohjois-Karjalan Yrittäjät ry

Suomen Yrittäjät is Finland’s largest business confederation. It promotes the interests of businesses owners and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Suomen Yrittäjät has almost 70,000 members in its local societies nationwide and around 36,000 in its trade associations. Our organization consists of 374 local societies, 21 regional associations, and 63 trade associations – we work every day to support free entrepreneurship and an entrepreneur-friendly society.