University Challenge: Get out and get real

An innovation centre on the University of Limerick campus believes in pushing its start-ups into the real commercial world as quickly possible. Ian Campbell reports.

The Tierney Building houses UL's Innovation Centre.

Clusters, hubs and incubation centres have become central to the pursuit of Ireland's economic recovery, often touted as the breeding ground for a new generation of entrepreneurs. There is general recognition that the right environment with the right support systems and infrastructure will increase the chances of turning a good idea into a solid business.

Down in Limerick, the Nexus Innovation Centre has a very clear idea of how this is mostly likely ...