WestBIC plays a vital role in the Irish business ecosystem, equipping entrepreneurs and enterprises with the essential tools.

WestBIC provide a bespoke service to match early stage, start up and scale-up innovative enterprises with the most appropriate source of finance for their business model, while supporting entrepreneurs through their journey from concept to commercialisation and beyond. For almost 40 years WestBIC has worked with enterprises across the West, North West, and Midland regions, providing tailored support to access nationally funded programmes and private investment and advising on the skill set to drive their businesses to scale globally.

Who we are?

WestBIC is the Official EU Business and Innovation Centre for Ireland's Border, Midlands and Western Region. As part of the EU|BIC network, WestBIC provides tailored, high level supports to entrepreneurs to convert their innovative ideas into a commercial reality. Whether developing a business concept, refining their business model or preparing for investment, WestBIC provide individual expert guidance, industry insights and access to valuable networks to accelerate success. WestBIC is committed to driving sustainable growth and fostering innovation, empowering enterprises to build a robust foundation for success in competitive markets.

Who we service?

WestBIC’s services are designed for entrepreneurs and businesses at all stages of their journey, providing tailored support for entrepreneurs with innovative ideas to establish start-ups and scale internationally. With offices located in Galway, Mayo, Roscommon and Donegal, WestBIC work with innovative and ambitious entrepreneurs in the following counties: Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, Leitrim, Longford, Westmeath.

What we do?

WestBIC provides a bespoke consultancy service, delivering tailored advice and hands-on support through a combination of programmes, detailed 1-2-1 mentorship and events across the West, North, and Midland regions. These services are ideal for those who aspire to make a lasting impact with a scalable, high-potential, internationally focused business in Ireland.

Supports include:

Pre-Seed support and funding applications, such as PSSF funding
Investor readiness support, such as HPSU funding
Business model development, financial modelling and scaling strategies.

At a glance

Focus

Supporting Start-ups & Scaling Businesses
Accessing Funding & Networks
Driving Innovation & Regional Development

Sectors

All sectors

Network

With offices located in Galway, Mayo, Roscommon and Donegal, WestBIC work with entrepreneurs in the following counties: Galway Mayo Roscommon Sligo Leitrim Longford Westmeath.

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