MERITS

About us

MERITS is a tech hub created to support digital and technology innovation in Kildare, Meath and Wicklow.

Our hub

MERITS is funded by Kildare County Council and Enterprise Ireland under the Regional Enterprise Development Fund (REDF).

Our newly built hub is strategically located in the heart of Kildare, in Naas. Beside Kildare County Council’s offices, the building is spread over 1,200 sqm and equipped with the latest tools and technologies to give our members an immersive experience.

We are building the next-gen digital tech ventures, products and services to strengthen Ireland’s position in the digital world.

See what we do
The front of the MERITS building in Naas, with its timber-clad facade

Meet the team

Get in touch with the hub directly, or use the general enquiries line.

Board of directors

The board of the MERITS parent company, CKCN CLG.

  • Rob PowerChairman. Councillor for Kildare/Newbridge Municipal District
  • Jacqui McNabbHead of Enterprise, Kildare County Council
  • Alan DunneyKildare County Council
  • Cathal BealeCEO, Irish National Stud
  • Allan ShineCEO, Kildare Chamber
  • Paul MurtaghBusiness Consultant and Mentor
  • Paul KeoghBoard Director and Family Business Advisor
  • Duncan CaseyManager, MaynoothWorks
  • Brendan WyseCouncillor for Clane/Maynooth Municipal District
  • Seamie MooreCouncillor for Naas Municipal District
  • Eileen CullenTraining Services Manager, KWETB
  • Regina DempseyRacehorse Trainer

Advisory board

Founders, investors and operators who advise MERITS.

  • Geraldine Gibson-DautunFounder and CEO, AQMetrics[TBC: LinkedIn link on live site points to the wrong profile]
  • Michael DwyerFounder, PigsBack.com. Marketeer and tech investorLinkedIn profile
  • Andrew ParishSerial entrepreneur. CCO at IDLF Investment Fund. Advisor at WakeUp CapitalLinkedIn profile
  • Darragh O’SheaCo-founder at All Set Workplace. Operations at VROOM Digital. Web and software consultantLinkedIn profile

MERITS is supported under the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment’s Regional Enterprise Development Fund administered by Enterprise Ireland and is an Economic Development Initiative of Kildare County Council.

  • Kildare County Council
  • Local Enterprise Office Kildare
  • Enterprise Ireland
  • Government of Ireland
  • IDA Ireland
  • Maynooth University
  • County Kildare Chamber

Come and see us

Book a visit, a meeting room or a desk. Call (045) 818 960 or email JoinUs@merits.ie.

Contact us