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Grand Canal Innovation District
Progressing an innovation district in the Docklands area is an opportunity to shape development there in a way that maximises the benefits for the local area, the city, the region and country. It can provide an internationally visible statement of Ireland’s commitment to innovation.
— Report of the Grand Canal Innovation District Advisory Group, Department of the Taoiseach, Jan 2020
What will an Innovation District achieve for Ireland?
The development of an innovation district involves clustering research centres, entrepreneurs and educational institutes, start-ups and larger companies, cultural institutes and community amenities in a concentrated urban environment. Universities typically act as the anchor tenant physically located in the centre of the district. Such a district will produce a sum that is greater than its parts, driving inward investment, new collaborations and jobs. Trinity has a 5.5 acre campus at the heart of the Grand Canal neighbourhood for which it has ambitious redesign plans as an innovation campus. By working together, we have the opportunity to deliver an internationally leading innovation district for Ireland. This district will not just be a business park, but a place where everybody, whether office worker, tourist or local resident will want to spend time, socialise and innovate.
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- Advisory Report (PDF) This report provides a clear strategy and road map to underpin the development and progression of the Grand Canal Innovation District. The advisory group tasked with developing proposals for the innovation district included representatives of all the relevant stakeholders: government departments, multinational technology companies, state agencies, start-ups, universities and members of the local community. (2020).
- About Unit18 (PDF) We are opening a new space, Unit18, in early 2020. This will be place for community education and social initiatives (2019).
- A Vision For Ireland (PDF) This document outlines Trinity’s vision for the Grand Canal Innovation District working in collaboration with other universities, industry, the local community and government (2018).
- Manifesto (PDF) This document aims to stimulate a conversation on the opportunities and challenges open to us in developing a globally competitive innovation district (2018).
- About the GCID (PDF) A brief overview of what an innovation district is, why the Grand Canal is a suitable location and the benefits to the community (2018).