The gatewayUCC Centre is a catalyst for University led entrepreneurship though the development of knowledge based indigenous spin-out companies exploiting University generated intellectual property (IP).

gatewayUCC provides entrepreneurs and knowledge-based start-up companies with a comprehensive business support programme comprising of Mentoring, Access to Financial Advice, Seminars, one-to-one Consultancy, Workshops, introduction to Venture Capital Opportunities and Business Angels Programmes. Companies work in a uniquely supportive environment with access to UCC's network of researchers and excellent support through linkages into academic departments.

The gatewayUCC team works in conjunction with UCC's Office of the Vice President for Research, Science Foundation Ireland and Enterprise Ireland to promote successful commercialisation through licensing and spin outs. The centre is fast becoming a hub of knowledge transfer activities at UCC in the areas of IT, ICT and Food/Bio/Pharma.

gatewayUCC encompasses c 900 sq mtr, in total 14 incubation units ranging in size from 26 sq mtr to 53 sq mtrs and includes 400 sq mtrs of 'wet-lab' space available to accommodate bio-technology companies. The Centre also contains 6 hot-desk spaces for people who are at the pre-start-up stage providing a stimulating environment to nurture and explore the feasibility of their business opportunity.