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Start-up companies supported by the Guinness Enterprise Centre (GEC), including graduate and current resident companies, have generated \u20ac2.5 billion in revenues over the last 25 years.<\/p>\n

In 2025, GEC-based start-ups made \u20ac140m in revenues.<\/p>\n

The GEC is Ireland’s largest start-up hub and has launched an economic impact study to mark 25 years since it was built on the site of an old warehouse attached to the Guinness brewery.<\/p>\n

The research shows that the GEC has supported more than 1,500 start-ups by providing space, mentoring programmes and funding pathways.<\/p>\n

According to the study, previous and current resident start-ups are now supporting 13,225 jobs per year.<\/p>\n

Carried out by KHSK Economic Consultants and commissioned by the GEC, the report found that the 160 businesses based at the GEC returned \u20ac31 million to the exchequer in 2025.<\/p>\n

They produced \u20ac73 million in exports and anticipate average revenue growth of close to 70% in 2026, highlighting their market opportunity across key sectors including sustainability, healthcare and AI.<\/p>\n

The resident companies employed 743 people in 2025, of which 86% are recent college graduates.<\/p>\n

“Our Economic Impact Report showcases the standards the GEC has set for success, with notable graduates including Havoc \u2013 sold to Intel for $110 million in 2007 \u2013 and Adaptive Media, acquired by Enea for $45 million,” Niamh Collins, Centre Director, Guinness Enterprise Centre said.<\/p>\n

“We are helping to build international success stories from Ireland and will continue this momentum well into the future,” she added.<\/p>\n

The founding partners of the GEC are Diageo, Dublin City Council, Dublin City Local Enterprise Office, Enterprise Ireland and Furthr.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Start-up companies supported by the Guinness Enterprise Centre (GEC), including graduate and current resident companies, have generated \u20ac2.5 billion in revenues over the last 25 years. In 2025, GEC-based start-ups made \u20ac140m in revenues. 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