Galway, the Ecosystem of Intelligence

I am often asked why Centripetal chose Galway as our European home? The answer is instinctive yet intertwined at the same time. Life started for Centripetal three years ago in Unit 11B, at Platform94 in Mervue (Galway Technology Centre at the time). The vision was clear – establish, build and create a team of passionate cybersecurity and intelligence professionals to help Irish and European customers protect their greatest assets – their information and data. There have been many bumps and bruises along the journey so far but the passion, energy and enthusiasm of the team has never faltered. Which brings us back to the question, why Galway?

The instinctive answer leads towards the fundamentals of what Galway can offer – access to Ireland, UK and the European market whilst maintaining close connectivity to the US East Coast; availability of a mix of graduates and experienced technology savvy talent with multinational and cultural experiences; a strong research and innovation culture which inspires experimentation and progress; and an amazing quality of life. There is a longer and more entwined answer to why Centripetal chose Galway. For us, it was the “Ecosystem of Intelligence.”

A unique combination offered by the Galway region which creates a catalyst for innovation, creativity and growth. An ecosystem that seamlessly combines:

• Technical Intelligence, a world class technology and med-tech cluster which consistently fosters ingenuity and growth.
• Academic intelligence, globally recognized centers of learning. This includes the University of Galway and the Atlantic Technology University, creating a platform for research and insight in addition to enthusiastic and passionate graduates.
• Creative intelligence, the arts and crafts are what make Galway special. A culture of creativity that energizes and encourages the expansion of thought and creates an inclusivity of all communities.
• Emotional intelligence, the ability to connect. The uniqueness of the people to craft and tell stories and connect through shared emotive experiences.

Ecosystems will always exist. In a world where intelligence is increasingly defined as artificial, it is more and more important to recognize the importance of human energy and intelligence and the intertwined output that creates.

And, for that, Galway is unique. Learn more about Centripetal