By Dan Walsh
Taoiseach Micheál Martin visited The Hatch Lab in Gorey last Friday morning as part of a programme of engagement with enterprise and business leaders in Co. Wexford.
Welcomed by the Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr. Joe Sullivan the Taoiseach had an opportunity to meet representatives of companies currently operating from The Hatch Lab, including CSC Global, Qedon, and Activ.ie.
An Taoiseach toured the facility with Hatch Lab Manager John O’Connor.
Cllr. Joe Sullivan said; “The Hatch Lab is part of Wexford County Council’s economic strategy to support an enterprise and innovation infrastructure within the county. “Established in 2017 with significant investment from Wexford County Council, the facility was designed to support the growth of technology-led start-ups and scaling enterprises which is clearly evidenced in business such as Qedon and Activ.ie
“With a vision “to establish an exciting, competitive, start-up business and co-working environment in the technology and innovation sector that fosters creativity, innovation and ambition in clients,”
The Hatch Lab provides 8,500 square feet of modern workspace, including 52 hot desks, open-plan collaborative areas, and four private offices designed to support businesses as they scale and move towards independent premises.
The Hatch Lab provides space to businesses under the remit of the Local Enterprise Office, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland.
The facility is currently fully occupied and is home to a diverse range of indigenous and international businesses.
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