NUI Galway is firmly established in the top tier of research-intensive universities in Europe. This leads to the development of Centres of excellence, attraction of internationally renowned researchers as well as a state of the art Campus Innovation Centre. The Campus Innovation Centre plays a strategic role in the development of start-up companies.

The aim of the Campus Innovation Centre is to create an environment which promotes Entrepreneurialism & Innovation, enhances spin out formation and new business growth. The Centre gives companies prime opportunity to benefit from the first class facilities available in NUI Galway.