MERITS

INNOVATION THINKSPACE

MERITS is a Tech-Hub created to support digital and technology innovation in Kildare, Meath & Wicklow.

MERITS is funded by Kildare County Council and Enterprise Ireland under The Regional Enterprise Development Fund (REFD).

How to find us

Our newly built hub is strategically located in the heart of Kildare, Naas.

Adjacent to Kildare County Council offices, our building is spread over 1200sqm and equipped with the latest tools and technologies to provide our members an immersive experience.

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Meet the team

Chris Fogarty
MERITS Hub Manager

Email Chris at MERITS

Phone Chris @ 087 962 6600

Board

Board of Directors of MERITS Parent Company (CKCN CLG)

Rob Power - Chairman
Councillor for Kildare/Newbridge Municipal District

Jacqui McNabb
Head of Enterprise, Kildare County Council

Alan Dunney
Kildare County Council

Cathal Beale
CEO, Irish National Stud

Allan Shine
CEO, Kildare Chamber

Paul Murtagh
Business Consultant & Mentor

Paul Keogh
Board Director & Family Business Advisor

Duncan Casey
Manager, MaynoothWorks

Brendan Wyse
Councillor for Clane/Maynooth Municipal District

Seamie Moore
Councillor for Naas Municipal District

Eileen Cullen
Training Services Manager, KWETB

Regina Dempsey
Racehorse Trainer

Associated Partners

MERITS is supported under the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment‘s Regional Enterprise Development Fund administered by Enterprise Ireland and is an Economic Development Initiative of Kildare County Council.

MERITS Advisory Board

Geraldine Gibson-Dautun
Founder & CEO, AQMetrics

Geraldine's LinkedIn profile

Michael Dwyer
Founder PigsBack.com
Marketeer & Tech Investor

Michael's LinkedIn profile

Andrew Parish
Serial Entrpreneur
CCO at IDLF Investment Fund
Advisor at WakeUp Capital

Andrew's LinkedIn profile

Darragh O'Shea
Co-Founder at All Set Workplace
Operations at VROOM Digital
Web and Software Consultant

Darragh's LinkedIn profile

Get in touch

Postal Address

MERITS
Devoy Quarter, John Devoy Road,
Naas, County Kildare,
Ireland W91 FE8V

Phone

(045) 818 960

Email

JoinUs@MERITS.ie

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MERITS is an innovation thinkspace hub created to support digital and technology innovation in the Mid-East region of Ireland (Kildare, Meath and Wicklow).

We are building the next-gen digital tech ventures, products and services to strengthen Ireland’s position in the digital world.

ABOUT US

Services

Support for StartUps

Targeted Business Programs

Access to Financial Support

Mentoring & Training

Business Event Hosting

Facilities

Private Offices

Co-Working Spaces

Electrical Sit-Stand Desks

Shared Printing Facilities

Dedicated Lockers

Podcast Studio

Contact Us

MERITS

Devoy Quarter, John Devoy Road, Naas, County Kildare, Ireland. W91 FE8V

(045) 818 960

JoinUs@merits.ie