GEC 25 Year Impact Report 2026 - Flipbook - Page 12
Long Term Impact:
25 Years of
Transformational Impact
Since its establishment, the GEC has supported over
1,300 businesses and played a critical role in the
growth of Ireland’s startup ecosystem.
In total, companies that have passed through the
Centre have generated an estimated €2.5 billion* in
turnover while based at the GEC.
These activities equate to tens of thousands of
job-years contributed to the Irish economy, reflecting
sustained, long-term economic value creation.
GEC Opens
its doors
€2.5 Billion* revenue generated
over 25 years by GEC clients
1,300+ companies supported
over 25 years
25,000 full-time jobs across the
Irish economy over 25 years
*adjusted to account for currency conversion and inflation over the period
Reinvestment
by GEC exceeds
€10m
Over 100
Start-ups
assisted
65 Units
Occupied
in GEC
Brown Bag
Films 1st Oscar
nomination
Employment
exceeds 400
StatCounter
founder wins
Golden Spider
500 Clients
Start-ups
assisted
exceeds 300
Jam Media
wins BAFTA
HAVOK sold to
Intel for $110m
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
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