GEC25 Year Impact Report
Since opening in January 2001, the GEC has delivered measurable economic impact - transforming enterprise policy into real business growth, job creation, and international success. Today, the GEC stands as a flagship hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, continuing to support ambitious companies on their journey to international scale and success.
€2.5 Billion
revenue generated by GEC companies over 25 years
1,300
companies supported over 25 years
25,000
full-time jobs across the Irish economy over 25 years
€140 million
client generated turnover in 2025
Harcourt Technologies (HTL)
“A supportive, professional environment. Connected me with financial and business supports via LEO and EI. Introductions and opportunities to meet with like-minded Founders, international universities, events and networking."
Startup to Scale Conference
Our Startup to Scale Conference brought founders, entrepreneurs, industry leaders and ecosystem partners together for a day of honest conversations, shared experiences and valuable insights. It was fantastic to see so many people come together to share their knowledge, support one another and help shape the future of Irish entrepreneurship.
The spirit of community continued beyond the conference, as we were delighted to raise over €2k for Look Good Feel Better and The Little Flower Penny Dinners. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed and helped us give something back to two wonderful charities.
GEC25 Black Tie
The 25 Year celebrations continued at the iconic Guinness Storehouse for our GEC 25 Black Tie Dinner. It was a wonderful opportunity to bring together so many friends of the GEC for an evening of great company, plenty of laughter and fantastic entertainment from the local Atomic Allstar Majorettes, an inspiring speech by Mark Little and a brilliant hands-on bodhrán session with The Bodhran Buzz. A truly memorable way to celebrate 25 years of the GEC and the incredible community that has made it all possible.
Additionally, we're thrilled to invite our Board member and local entrepreneur, Tom Brunkard, to the stage to receive a special recognition award in honour of his involvement with the GEC from the very beginning. Thank you, Tom, for being such an important part of our journey over the past 25 years.
To everyone who attended, spoke, sponsored, partnered with us, performed, organised and supported these events, thank you. These celebrations would not have been the same without you.
We are incredibly grateful for the community that has been part of the GEC story over the past 25 years. From the founders who started their journeys here to the partners who continue to support them, you are what makes this place what it is.
It’s been a privilege to celebrate how far we’ve come, and we’re excited for everything that lies ahead. Here’s to the next chapter of the GEC and to the people who will make it just as special!
