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TCEC

THURLES CHAMBER ENTERPRISE CENTRE

SUPPORTING INNOVATION & ENTERPRISE

Thurles Chamber Enterprise Centre (TCEC) was funded by Thurles Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise Ireland, Technological Institute of the Shannon (TUS), Local Enterprise Office Tipperary (LEO), Tipperary County Council and Thurles Town Council. TCEC has been in operation since 2012.

Enabling startups and scaleups to succeed, corporates to innovate, and the Irish entrepreneurial ecosystem to thrive.

Our centres offer affordable space to our entrepreneurs, so your ideas can flourish, and relationships evolve supporting a culture of creativity, innovation, and professionalism.

Our high quality, professional workspaces enable start-ups to thrive with 24/7 secure access to a full range of office and research facilities with resources in a vibrant entrepreneurial community.

Or if you’ve already outgrown your office space, we can help with graduation add on spaces.

Equally if office space is not a requirement for your start-up, virtual membership is also available enabling you to tap into all the other resources available from TUS's Innovation & Enterprise Community.

What We Do

Workspace

Desk Space, Virtual Membership, Fixed desk & Private Office

Business Support

Support & Training programmes specifically designed to guide and support your business journey

Access to Research, Development & Talent

Our team will support your ideas and we have support and access to Research, Development & Talent

Community

TCEC provides business development services to clients via meeting space, virtual membership, one-to-one meetings and business plan reviews

Meeting Space

Meet at TCEC, for members, clients and the general public

Supports & Programmes

Entrepreneur Programmes, Mentoring Programmes, Educational Programmes & Support

Our Mission

Our mission is to deliver a unique business environment that stimulates innovation, research, commercialization, internationalization and entrepreneurship.

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WORKSPACE AT TCEC

In terms of helping businesses that have started and grown from there but also in second siting which is becoming more and more important where businesses may be based in Limerick or other places are siting some of their workers in Thurles because it allows people to work closer to home.

Seamus Hanafin

The Careers & Employability Service at TUS works directly with companies and organisations that wish to recruit TUS graduates or to arrange valuable work placements. Both outward facing teams are a key part of TUS’s commitment to ensuring our academic programmes are aligned with sectoral needs and support the socio-economic development of the region.

Seamus Hoyne

I have a passion for innovation, design & technology and helping entrepreneurs through the most important stages of their startup journey or supporting business leaders and their teams through their innovation and business improvement journeys. TCEC is one of the centres that can help you on your journey of Innovation & Enterprise.

Gillian Barry

UPCOMING EVENTS & PROGRAMMES

Student Inc

IJoin us for an Information Session on the 12^th of February at 12 noon for 30 minutes – register here: Information Session (Via Teams Webinar)

The Student Incubation Programme also known as Student Inc. is a programme set up to encourage student entrepreneurs to develop their business ideas in TUS. It is a full time programme that usually runs from the months of June-August. The undergraduate students range from various different courses. This programme is led by Gillian Barry, Head of Innovation & Enterprise and the Enterprise Interns. The students receive expert mentoring in the areas of market research, finance, business planning and much more. Each thriving entrepreneur receives €4,000 to fund their business. They will also obtain a fully serviced office space in one of our centres based in Limerick, Tipperary & Athlone.

NEW - Creative Student Inc. – Empowering Creativity at TUS

Are you ready to transform your creative ideas into a thriving business? Creative Student Inc, a new addition to the Student Inc. programme, is designed specifically for students at TUS who are passionate about the Creative Industries. Whether you’re exploring craft, fashion, design, or other creative fields, this programme offers tailored support to help you turn your vision into a successful enterprise.

Creative Student Inc. provides a unique blend of workshops, expert mentorship, and access to a community of like-minded creatives, giving you the tools to navigate the world of creative entrepreneurship. From building your brand and connecting with your audience to finding funding and scaling your ideas, this programme ensures your artistic vision is at the heart of everything you do.

Whether you’re studying at LSAD or another TUS campus, if you have a passion for creativity and an idea worth pursuing, Creative Student Inc. is here to support your journey.

Apply now to join Student Inc. or Creative Student Inc. and bring your ideas to life today!

Have you a business idea?

Do you want an opportunity to be your own boss?

Are you looking to work in an environment with other entrepreneurs and innovators?

If you answered yes to any of the above then apply now for a place on the 2025 Student Inc. programme. Student Inc. is Ireland’s longest-running student accelerator programme and will run this year from the 26th of May to the 22nd of August, together with Creative Student Inc. We support the student population of nine universities TUS, MTU, UCC, UL, MIC, SETU, ATU, Dundalk IT & Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design & Technology by providing opportunities to gain hands-on business skills and entrepreneurial training through inter-university activities. The programme will be supported by the campus incubation centres on each of the third level campuses.

The following supports will be provided:

€4,000 in seed funding (stipend)

Training

Mentoring

Office space and the expertise within the on-campus incubators

The opportunity to pitch to potential investors

Work with other like-minded students from across your campus as well as the other partner campus

The opportunity to network with the entrepreneurs based in the on-campus incubation centres

Student Inc. and Creative Student Inc. are open to all students regardless of year or area of study. (undergrad, postgrad, flexible learning)

Apply as an individual promoter or as part of a team. The closing date is 31st March @ 7pm – Interviews Week of April 2025. Application can be found by clicking here.

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