LEO Kildare launches on-demand tech accelerator

Local Enterprise Office Kildare invited Mid-East tech companies to MERITS – Mid-Eastern Regional Innovation Think Space for Local Enterprise Week and launched their own digital product, an on-demand business accelerator.

The goal of this platform is to serve top growth-stage start-ups with tailored strategy, export, and leadership training from global industry experts. This content is accessible on demand, anywhere and on any device. Its objective is to help businesses accelerate their ability to grow and export in a learning environment that is customised specifically to their business needs and journey as an entrepreneur.

Speaking during Local Enterprise Week, Jacqui McNabb, Head of Enterprise and Economic Development, Kildare County Council said, “We have huge ambition to expand the capabilities of this offering, providing an on-demand learning environment for entrepreneurs across multiple sectors. This platform tailors the learning journey to each entrepreneur based on their stage in business, sector and goals.”

Much of the video and workbook content was developed in collaboration with Colm Reilly, OCO Global. Dr Colm Reilly developed the first global accelerator – Sirius programme and was involved with the creation of the MENA Hub for the international acceleration of technology companies globally.