Why is Galway an ideal location for organisations with a growing tech identity?

The west of Ireland is fast becoming a globally recognised hub of technological activity and achievement.

“Galway punches well above its weight as a tech hub,” explained Siobhán Dervan, a director of engineering, at Rent the Runway, Galway. She said, “A vibrant, diverse ecosystem, anchored by big tech names like HPE, Cisco and Genesys, creates the kind of collaborative energy that attracts further investment and talent.”

Home to numerous indigenous and multinational organisations, the West of Ireland, specifically Galway, has built a sturdy reputation as an attractive region for scaling and growing companies with a focus on science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).

Dervan said, “The PorterShed and Platform94 nurture so many start-ups and scale-ups in Galway, including ourselves at Rent The Runway back in 2019 and the University of Galway and ATU deliver a continuous stream of talent into the local market.

“The business case is compelling too. IDA support and Ireland’s favourable tax environment apply nationally, but operational costs in the West are meaningfully lower and Galway’s culture, community and craic make it somewhere people genuinely want to be.”