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Established in 1987, WestBIC is the EU Business and Innovation Centre servicing the Border, Midlands and West Region of Ireland. EU Business and Innovation Centres (EC-BICs) are an amalgam of best practice from around the world forming a regional instrument to foster and promote Innovation and Entrepreneurship. WestBIC provides innovation services to value-added start-ups, and knowledge-based, early stage, innovative enterprise through its strategically located offices in the region.
Currently, WestBIC carries a portfolio of over 300 innovative SMEs, exporting and creating high-value jobs in the region. Enterprises are supported from concept to commercialisation and into early stage growth, focusing on product development, marketing, human resources, IT and finance. WestBIC has in place a multi-skilled team and talent pool of experts to assist developing businesses to reach targeted growth objectives and capture international markets.
Currently, WestBIC carries a portfolio of over 300 innovative SMEs, exporting and creating high-value jobs in the region. Enterprises are supported from concept to commercialisation and into early stage growth, focusing on product development, marketing, human resources, IT and finance. WestBIC has in place a multi-skilled team and talent pool of experts to assist developing businesses to reach targeted growth objectives and capture international markets.
Overview
Location
Ireland, Connacht, Galway City
Employees
11-50
Total raised
$58.74K
Founded date
1987
Funding Rounds 1
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Mentions in press and media 4
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| Jul 23, 2025 | Irish BICs engaged 1,000 new start-up clients over past two years | The four Irish business innovation centres (BICs) engaged with more than 1,000 new clients from 2022 to 2024. BICs support start-ups in accessing funding, mentorship and specialised resources, and they themselves are supported by Enterprise... |
| Oct 31, 2017 | What Is The Cube In Roscommon? | Sponsored Content WestBIC has partnered with Roscommon County Council in developing The Cube Roscommon, a one-stop shop for entrepreneurs Back in the early 1980s, EU Business and Innovation Centres were designed and deployed by the European... |
| Jun 23, 2017 | WestBic Calls For Startup Ecosystem | A report on incubation and enterprise space in the Galway region is upbeat about prospects for the area in continuing to take advantage of growth in the space for innovative startups. However, it contends that stakeholders need to up their ... |
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FAQ about WestBIC
When was WestBIC founded?
WestBIC was founded in 1987.
How much funding has WestBIC raised?
WestBIC has raised $58.74K in total across 1 funding round.
What has the press written about WestBIC?
Parsers VC has collected 4 articles mentioning WestBIC, among them “Irish BICs engaged 1,000 new start-up clients over past two years” (Jul 23, 2025) and “What Is The Cube In Roscommon?” (Oct 31, 2017).
Is WestBIC still active?
Yes, WestBIC is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from May 16, 2026.