In this episode, WestBIC’s Alison McGonagle meets Kevin Sexton, the Head of Innovation at the Alpha Innovation Centre to discuss all things enterprise in Donegal and the Northwest of Ireland. The innovation advocates talk about converting problems into opportunities, scaling startups and the importance of failing fast.

Kevin shares his experience from across Europe and brings home the 4 phases of innovation to Inishowen, Co. Donegal. Kevin speaks about improving, adapting and developing as all being key elements of the innovation process. The Donegal natives highlight the range of supports, initiatives and opportunities for collaboration across the northwest and speak about the state of innovation in the region, the ecosystem and the start-up landscape.

Kevin speaks about The Alpha Innovation Centre, which is going to be a central space in Letterkenny where magic happens, where people can come out of their own biases and beliefs and collaborate locally with global ambition. The centre will provide a state-of-the-art innovative workspace for new start-ups and existing businesses with the aim of building a dynamic innovative ecosystem where both new and existing businesses will have the opportunity to operate their day-to-day business activities, network, and collaborate.

If you are interested in business opportunities, starting a business in a rural area or engaging in initiatives across the Northwest, this episode is for you!

Read more here: https://donegal.ie/propertysolutions/alpha-innovation-centre-letterkenny

You can contact Kevin at kevinsexton@alphainnovation.eu 

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