Cork Innovates Partnership
The Cork Innovates Partnership was established in 2012
with financial support from the economic development fund (EDF) of both local authorities in Cork. The Partnership works with regional stakeholders including local government, state agencies, educational institutions, business support organisations, entrepreneurs and the extended Cork business community to engage in a collaborative and complimentary manner, promoting the Cork story. Our vision is to shine a light on the Cork City and County region as a location which offers entrepreneurs globally and locally the best environment to start, grow and stay their business successfully, living our mantra that “Cork offers the right mix for success in Ireland, the best small place in the world for business”.
Aims and Objectives
Supporting and Fuelling the Entrepreneurial Reputation of the Region
Today, as nations, regions, cities, and institutions increasingly compete with other places for people, resources, and business, place branding is becoming an increasingly critical strategic element in promoting the value of independent locations for startups, business growth and expansion. The Cork Innovates Partnership has always focused on supporting and fuelling the entrepreneurial reputation of the region through the provision of communication and marketing supports for stakeholders, in line with the delivery of each individual partner member’s vision, mission and objectives.
The Partnership is a collaborative engagement seeking to increase the level of awareness locally, nationally and internationally of their activities in enterprise creation in Cork. Acting as a liaison point, the Partnership tells The Story of Cork by sharing projects, success stories, opportunities and other developments associated with innovation and entrepreneurship in the SME sector in Cork to local, national and international audiences.
Membership
Members Include
Active engagement between our partner members is a key contributor to the success of this project. Our partner members meet on a regular basis to review the progress of the project and actively support to the delivery of our vision. Our partners include:
