Facilities

Business Innovation Centre

Internal Photo of the Media Cube Business Incubation Center

Good incubation centres, particularly for high potential start up enterprises, offer a broad range of shared services and facilities to client enterprises.

The Media Cube provides access to numerous facilities and services, including some common services, the cost of which are included in the client enterprises reasonable rates.

General Facilities

As well as the office units and hot desk space we also offer the following facilities:

  • 24 Hour Access
  • On Site Car Parking
  • Broadband Connection
  • Wireless Access in Common Areas
  • Access to College Library
  • Boardroom and Meeting Facilities
  • Enabled Access
  • Enabled Toilets
  • Lift
  • Shower

Cube Administrative Services

  • Staffed Reception
  • Faxing
  • Meet & Greet Service
  • Message Taking
  • Photocopying
  • Postal Services
  • Intercom System

Cafeteria and Catering

Photo of an espresso in the canteen

A kitchen and eating area is provided for clients. Ample storage is provided for food, together with microwave, kettles, cutlery etc. Catering for events that clients wish to organise can be arranged on site if required.

The cafeteria also enables client enterprises to interact, debate and exchange ideas. A self-service restaurant is also available in the IADT campus.

Network Infrastructure

Photo of networking cables

The Cube is wired for broadband and phone connection, with ample broadband capacity to service all the Cube’s clients. A high capacity wireless network has also been installed to provide the required of flexibility.

Hot desk facilities are not be connected for phones.

Specialised Digital Media Facilities

By being located on campus, client enterprises in the Media Cube are able to hire the specialised digital media equipment, facilities and support available in IADT and the soon to be completed National Film School.

The Institute has significant facilities, including:

  • Studios
  • 3D workshops
  • Film editing suites (analogue & digital)
  • Computer labs
  • Usability Lab
  • Language lab
  • Fully wired lecture theatres
  • Conference facilities
  • Library & information resource centre
  • Canteen

Client enterprises are encouraged to avail of these facilities on campus, subject to their availability above and beyond scheduled IADT training and research requirements.

The new National Film School (construction commencing in 2008) will provide improved facilities for education and training in film, animation, broadcasting and digital media to the benefit of all working in the sector.

  • Clients

  • News

    • Media Cube Open Day – 26th March 2010

      Open Morning @ The Media Cube
      As part of the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown Enterprise Week events, Media Cube the specialised centre for digital media and software companies located on the Institute of Art, Design and Technology’s (IADT’s) campus will be holding an open day on Friday, 26th March.
      Media Cube is the only dedicated campus-based incubation centre [...]

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    • Congratulations to Worldnet TPS

      Irish Company Develops Secure Payment Application for iPhone
      WorldNet, the Dublin-based provider of secure online payment services to domestic and international eCommerce merchants, today announced the launch of Europe’s first iPhone ‘Virtual Terminal’ card payment facility.
      The application allows businesses to accept secure card payment transactions through their iPhone.
      John Clarke, Head of Product Innovation [...]

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