NDRC to conclude operations in 2025

Dublin, Ireland - For more than two decades, the National Digital Research Centre (NDRC) has contributed to the development of the Irish startup ecosystem by advancing early-stage digital enterprises and aiding portfolio companies in raising +€500 million, of which +€200 million was secured in the last four years alone. It is with this legacy of achievement that we announce the NDRC will cease operations in November 2025.

The NDRC, operational since 2006 and administered by Department of the Environment, Climate, and Communications (DECC), awarded its latest operating contract in November 2020 to Dogpatch Labs, in partnership with regional collaborators in Kerry (RDI Hub), Cork (Republic of Work), and Galway (PorterShed). This partnership, initially set for three years, was extended by an additional two years after a strong performance review, setting a new end date for November 2025.

However, the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, following consultation with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) and Enterprise Ireland, concluded that the enterprise ecosystem has evolved significantly since NDRC’s inception, and has decided not to procure a new service contract for NDRC beyond its current contract expiration in November 2025.

As the NDRC enters its final operating year, we remain committed to maintaining our programmes. Operations will continue as usual until November 2025, and we have plans in place to manage and support ongoing investments.

For future updates and detailed information, we invite you to visit our newsroom at ndrc.ie/newsroom

For any media-related questions, please reach out to us at Press.Office@decc.gov.ie

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