Lead Applicant County Region Connected Hubs Funding Description

Carlow County Council Carlow Southern € 103,320.00 Project will develop and upgrade 6 BCP locations in Co. Carlow to enhance the remote/hybrid working function of all 6. Cavan County Council Cavan NWR € 225,000.00 Project aims to allow 10 BCPs in Cavan to run a range of digital activities and enhance remote working spaces for all members of the community. The locations in Cavan of these BCPs are Cornafean , Templeport , Bunnoe ,Mullahoran, Drumavaddy ,Castlerahan , Killenkere,Kildallan, Drumgoon,Swanlinbar. The 10 communities aim to develop flexible working solutions by developing and enhancing digital workspaces and to develop these BCPs into digital hubs. Proposal for funding includes additional switches and access points, IOT equipment, PV solar panels, electric car charging points & privacy booths. Also sought as a part of this investment will be relevant office furniture, perspex screens and security systems. Cavan Digital Hub Cavan NWR € 11,016.00 The purpose of this project is to strengthen the hubs recovery strategy as the economy opens fully and to support new digitally focused start ups and businesses in their growth within the area. Installation of additional technology enabled systems such as a remote access system will improve the hubs service current offerings. Clare County Council Clare Southern € 209,700.00 This project will upgrade exisiting hubs and BCPs in Ennis, Ennistymon, Kilrush, Flagmount and Feakle. Through this proposal Clare plan to enhance remote working space for all members in local communities by introducing additional hot desk facilities in each location, upgrade internal and external signage and upgrading disability access.

Avondhu Blackwater Partnership CLG Cork Southern € 23,580.00 This project will add 8 remote working spaces to this BCP. It will also provide for the upgrade of meeting facilities and greatly improve the overall remote working offering of this location Bantry E-Centre Cork Southern € 75,000.00 Bantry E-Centre is a 12 desk remote working facility owned by Cork County Council. Funds are sought to undertake an energy upgrade (heating and lighting to be made more energy efficient), a broadband connectivity upgrade (improve to 1GB) and extra capacity (9 additional desks for remote learning and own-door office). Benchspace Cork Cork Southern € 16,843.70 The Pitch Perfect Project will enhance Benchspace’s offering to users of the hub and can also act as a regional resource hub for creatives. This will see an upgrade to the audio visual facilities by installing a Pitch Booth in the existing space. The Pitch Booth will be equipped with conference equipment, a workstation, visualisers, cameras, lighting and backdrops. Benchspace users will be able to leverage this new facility to capture their work by camera or video to reach customers and buyers in Europe and Internationally.

Fermoy E-Centre Cork Southern € 75,000.00 Extensive proposal that seeks to use funding to add 14 extra desks (7 hot desks and 3 cellular office spaces), increasing the economic benefit to the locality by approx. €820,000 in salaried income. Other works proposed include energy updates, connectivity upgrades and additional mobility infrastructure. gTeic Béal Átha an Ghaorthaidh - Údarás Cork Southern € 30,906.00 Project seeks investment to upgrade the facility so to be optimised as a critical local source to enhance remote working, online learning and new start-ups. This proposal will add-value to and extend the range and impact of the infrastructure and services which the Hub will offer to local enterprises, start-ups, remote workers and to individuals and local community enterprises who are committed to developing new and enhanced skills and qualifications. Project consists of installing an imrpoved video conference system, a networking upgrade, energy efficiency improvements & an access control system

Macroom Enterprise Centre Cork Southern € 68,370.30 This project will improve the experience of hub users, which include businesses, remote workers and students / trainees through the upgrading of audio visual equipment, accessibility and meeting room facilities in this existing hub in Macroom. Republic of Work Cork Southern € 75,000.00 Republic of Work is based in the heart of Cork City. This proposal will see the installation of a broadcasting studio, meeting room upgrades, installation of privacy booths and upgrade of disabilty access. The Ludgate Hub Cork Southern € 60,756.33 The Ludgate Hub is located in Skibbereen, Co.Cork. Ludgate wishes to add additional capacity to their existing remote working infrastructure through the development and enhancement of their digital technology framework and enhancement of their current facilities and space. This proposal will see the upgrade of their current IT systems, install energy effiecient upgrades and privacy phone booths. Cowork Plus An Tearmann Donegal NWR € 45,000.00 Project will enhance remote working infrastructure at existing hub through the addition of three office spaces and large shared spaces. Funding provided will also allow for a new central air system and the requisite upgrade to facilities to allow for this. Donegal County Council Donegal NWR € 250,000.00 This project will extend the capacity and the sustainability of the BCP Network in MalinBeg, Leghowey, Ray, Carrigart, Tory Island and Croaglin. The investment will enhance the value of the hub to both the local economy and the local community and will make a significant contribution to the region for a place to live, work and invest in. This proposal will range from building refurbishments works to ICT hardware and furniture to maximise the use of the high speed BCPs. gTeic @ Cill Charthaigh Donegal NWR € 15,142.50 This proposal will improve the quality and effectiveness of the existing hub offering by improving the remote working offering in the building.The proposal will completely change the existing room, to remove 4 of the bulky long-term desks and replace them with two privacy pods and 6 co-working desks. This increases the capacity of the area while also providing two privacy booths (one booth which will host a two-person meeting and another booth which accommodates 1 person). It is also planned to change the entrance door to the room to a full glass door with a full window panel in the frame to make the space open and visible and attractive to passing users. The area will also be brightened up to become a more creative space with new flooring, modern furniture and brighter colours. Mevagh Family Resource Centre Donegal NWR € 24,080.43 Facility has offered hot-desking service since 2006. The proposed works will update and brighten the space, making it a more professional work space and more comfortable to work in. Proposal includes upgrades to lighting, furniture and dividers, ventilation and sound proof booth. Spraoi agus Spórt Donegal NWR € 75,000.00 This project aims modernise the current co-working space and double the co-working capacity. Works planned include energy upgrades, door upgrades, flooring, ventilation, room reconfiguration and office furniture. The BASE Enterprise Centre Donegal NWR € 67,100.68 The BASE Enterprise Centre is applying for funding to extend and upgrade the range of facilities and services they offer and bring them in line with the expectations of remote workers with the aim of supporting the goal of Balanced Regional Development. This proposal will expand existing remote working infrastructure, IT Network upgrades, Signage upgrades and access control systems. The Business Hub Donegal NWR € 75,000.00 This project will expand capacity by fitting out unit (291 sq m) to add 3 large offices, 3 small offices, meeting room, and other supporting utilities and amenities, storage room, canteen, toilets, tea/coffee station and printing station. By doing this, it can help keep people in the community, who would otherwise be travelling to the larger cities to work.

Ace Enterprise Park, Bawnogue Dublin EMR € 48,215.00 Ace Enterprise Bawnogue comprises of 28,000ft2 across a variety of buildings, built back in 2000. It is currently home to approx. 120 clients, from Community Groups to small Start- Ups, the split being 65:35 Community. Their aim is to convert the ground floor into a CO-Working space, with collision areas around a coffee dock, new accessible bathrooms, and a digital suite. This floor will be able to accommodate up to 12 people with social distancing and will have soundproofed pods installed. The Digital Suite will be a room that is soundproofed, and set up with a green screen, lighting and acoustics, suitable for the Start Up to make videos, create webinars, produce podcasts and take images for their business website. The 1st floor will be converted into 5 suitable 2 man office spaces, and the top floor into an Audio Visual Meeting room ideal for those virtual meetings and collaborating with the remote team Applewood Community Centre Dublin EMR € 10,000.00 Project will see the addition of remote working equipment including a wall mounted screen, fold away desks and desk dividers (Perspex screens), office chairs, security key pad and a modular meeting pod. Base Enterprise Centre Dublin EMR € 75,000.00 The proposal will address the environmental impact of the Base Remote Working and Enterprise Hub, improve energy efficiency and accessibility of the Hub, enhance, and modernise the facilities offered by the Hub and upgrade the IT and Audio-Visual infrastructure within the Hub. Carmichael Centre Dublin EMR € 28,342.80 Investment will support balanced regional development & contribute to achievement of goals outlined in both Our Rural Future & Making Remote Work. Installation of 2 IT Screens to facilitate hybrid meetings. Installation of 4 privacy booths. Energy efficient upgrades. CoCreate North Dublin EMR € 23,292.00 Investment will add 10 remote working spaces and two privacy booths to the existing hub. CoCreate South Dublin EMR € 23,292.00 This application is seeking funds to improve the existing hub, specifically through the addition of door access technology, addition of two phone booths, conferencing facilities and general refurbishment. DigitalHQ Dublin EMR € 30,481.00 Project will see the upgrade of the existing meeting room to a virtual classroom, upgrade of audio visual equipment in event space, and addition of a privacy booth. The facility already is very connected to the hub network and will provide substantial services into the network. Dogpatch labs Dublin EMR € 75,000.00 The project will upgrade the hubs facilities management process to better manage capacity, install soundproof phone booths, new bicycle racks and improve the hub's access control and security systems. All work will be compatible with the Baseworx platform. Fingal Liam Rodgers Community Centre Dublin EMR € 10,000.00 Project will enhance remote working infrastructure at existing BCP, This project will provide a space for local businessmen and women, students, entrepreneurs to work remotely within their locality in a safe friendly welcoming environment. The aim of this project is yt provide 6 workstations in the meeting room, socially distanced and Perspex screens where necessary. These workstations will be available each day for regular booking or as a hot desk. The meeting pods or telephone booths will also be available separately in the centre for the community to have more private meetings or phone conversations in the centre. Luttrellstown Community Centre Dublin EMR € 10,000.00 Project will enhance remote working infrastructure at existing BCP. Installation of 6 workstations in the meeting room with Perspex screens. Upgrade of access control system for the meeting room. Creation of modular phone booth / meeting pod. M-Space Malahide Dublin EMR € 38,952.00 The project will install privacy booths, convert open plan space into a modular office, and install screens between desks, which will allow the hub to operate at 100% capacity.

The Glasshouse GH2 Dublin EMR € 62,772.42 This project is aimed to reduce the number of HotDesks with the expansion of own-door offices within the Glasshouse GH2. Addition of Privacy and Phone booths to areas within the building as well as the addition of Audio Visual equipment to provide members with facilities to enhance video conferencing. Implementation of energy efficient measures such as touchscreen signage. Tyrellstown Community Centre (BCP) Dublin EMR € 10,000.00 Project will enhance remote working infrastructure at existing BCP. Installations of 4 workstations and Perspex screens in the meeting room. Installation of a key code pad on the door for security. Connectivity and technology upgrades – additional access points, printer, firewall. Installation of a wall mounted monitor to help with presentations and and/or meetings Glenasmole Community Centre BCP Dublin EMR € 30,650.92 BCP application that will be used to install a new flooring system, including under floor heating, and the replacement of one window. Guinness Enterprise Centre Dublin EMR € 63,000.00 Funding is sought for the development of two dedicated remote worker rooms. The upgrade will include an IT upgrade, sustainable storage heaters, installation of energy efficient lighting and windows.

Terenure Enterprise Centre Dublin EMR € 36,283.50 The idea for this funding for Terenure Enterprise Centre is to provide a new airy, bright, modern, socially distanced 12 seat self-service canteen for our business members, remote workers and community groups. This will include a modern kitchenette area fully equipped with appliances and refreshment facilities. The area will also include Wi-Fi, USB charging sockets and safety screens between seats. The Glasshouse GH1 Dublin EMR € 20,394.10 This project aims to provide Privacy and Phone booths to areas within the building. Addition of Audio Visual equipment to provide members with facilities to enhance video conferencing and the addition of Power Socket in the Courtyard as a Charging point for eBikes. Innovate Communities (IC) - Liberties Hub Dublin City EMR € 75,000.00 Funding is sought for the design and building of bespoke booths for their remote workers and a security access system, providing access out with 9-5 working hours, enabling increased flexibility for remote workers and reducing the requirement of having a staff member to cover out of hours working. Ballinasloe Enterprise Hub Galway NWR € 63,405.00 The facility currently supports approximately 30 businesses (employing 180 people) as well as the wider Ballinasloe community. The application for funding proposed works that improve the energy usage of the facility in order to improve the working environment as well as reduce the energy cost of running the facility. Blue I Hub Galway NWR € 75,000.00 Blue I Hub is located in Miltown, Co.Galway. Their aim is to add additional capacity to our existing facility, this would Increase capacity from 3 work stations to 6 work stations, and 6 hot desks to 18 hot desks. Ceantar na nOilean Innovation Galway EMR € 75,000.00 Proposed extensive upgrade and renovation to an additional Hub space including, 2 new hot desking rooms with privacy booths, 2 private offices, 2 meeting rooms with AV facilities, video conferencing, 24/7 access, security update.

Galway County Council Galway NWR € 239,095.00 Project will develop or upgrade the remote working facilities of 8 BCPs in Galway County. These BCPs are located in Lettermullen, Inis Oirr, Inisbofin, Glenmaddy, Lackagh, Ballyglunin, Tuam, Clonberne. This funding would enable eight BCPs in county Galway to offer more supports to their communities by increasing remote working spaces.Three locations will see an increase to the current service offering to their communities, with the addition of 14 remote working spaces across the three areas, allowing them to offer remote working for the first time.Five locations have asked for support to build on their previous success in offering either additional or upgraded remote working facilities.In total, across the eight BCPs this application will enable the BCPs to offer up to 51 remote workspaces (covid restrictions dependant).

GMIT Innovation Hubs Galway NWR € 13,688.50 The GMIT iHub at Galway offers incubation space and supports to high potential entrepreneurs and innovative business start-ups & scale ups with specific focus on Medtech, Digital Technology and Marine technology companies. This funding will see energy upgrades and AV upgrades with Video Conferencing cababilites. Killimor Data Hub Galway NWR € 29,177.64 Although a small offering compared to other applications, this is an example of how remote working which is already in place albeit on a small scale will be up scaled and developed in a rural area. Key elements include: Installation of Data Access Control to allow for extended opening hours; Installation of security system; Audio visual facilities; Energy efficiency upgrade; Disability access upgrade; Upgrade of meeting rooms; Upgrade of external signage. Portershed Galway NWR € 75,000.00 This project will see the upgrade of existing facilites currently being offered in Portershed SCCUL Enterprises CLG Galway NWR € 45,700.00 This project will extend the capacity and the sustainability of the hub. The investment will enhance the value of the hub to both the local economy and the local community. This project will make a significant contribution to the region for a place to live, work and invest in. Westside Resource Centre Galway NWR € 38,144.70 Westside Resource Centre provides meeting rooms and work spaces to a wide variety of organisations, groups and agencies. The Connected Hubs funding will help to make major improvements and upgrades to their facilities, and will allow them to use the spaces that they have more flexibly and creatively and increase the number of people using the Hub. This application proposes to convert two individual small meeting rooms into one larger space with the use of a partitioning screen. This will allow bookings for larger events / meetings / conferences. gteic@Corca Dhuibhne - Údarás Kerry Southern € 14,967.00 Project will enable an upgrade of meeting and video conferencing facilities for this existing hub in addition to small scale energy efficiency upgrades HQ CoWorking Space Kerry Southern € 65,517.30 This project will deliver additional hot-desking capacity in Tralee. The funding will enable the upgrading of existing pods with improved soundproofing, 4 new privacy booths and dedicated video conferecing facilities. Island Point Kerry Southern € 74,976.00 Facility is at full occupancy with its current layout. This proposal will facilitate a further 40+ customers through the development of new training rooms, meeting rooms and stand- alone office space. Kenmare CoWorking Hub Kerry Southern € 71,000.00 Investment will support balanced regional development & contribute to achievement of goals outlined in both Our Rural Future & Making Remote Work Kerry Innovation Centre Kerry Southern € 71,872.65 This proposal will see 15 additional remote working spaces created in this BCP. Meeting facilites will also be expanded and upgraded in an effort to attract more customers to this location Killarney Technology Innovation Ltd Kerry Southern € 67,122.00 Project will enhance remote working infrastructure at existing hub Mol Teic (Dingle Hub) Kerry Southern € 68,000.00 Project will enhance existing offering (including new podcast room, refitting office, privacy booths) and existing infrastructure. Office Light Kerry Southern € 40,473.00 This proposal will see the installation of enhanced meeting facilites and provacy booths to enahce the overall offering of this hub RDI Hub Kerry Southern € 66,626.11 The RDI Hub is a major change initiative located in the Southwest (SW), with national impact and global reach. This proposal will see this upgrade of external signage to promote the hub, privacy features and Audio Visual upgrades. Sneem Digital Hub Kerry Southern € 71,250.00 This projects aim is to meet the demand of current and new clients in the needs for remote working, it aims to make significant space for more private offices, more privacy for clients, reduce energy costs and additional co working space. This project will see 3 private offices installed, 10 additional co-working spaces, 2 additional privacy booths and upgrades to external signage. South Kerry Development Partnership CLG Kerry Southern € 67,805.00 Multi-hub proposal for the addition of remote working infrastructure in the BCP network in Kerry. 5 BCP’s will benefit from this investment including; Valentia, Foilmore, Inch, Barraduff & Bonane. This will support remote working for local communities and visitors to these tourist areas during the season. The Box CoWork Kerry Southern € 66,482.00 This application is seeking funds to subdivide a second site into remote office facilities incorporating natural break out and huddle spaces, create a ground floor disabled access office / presentation / seminar room, upgrade the access control system and improve technology to support virtual meetings and training services. Allenwood Community Development Association (ACDAL) Kildare EMR € 30,286.00 The facility currently has 16 Remote Working spaces, own door offices, training and conference room. Funding for this project is sought to renovate the food preparation and dining facilities in line with the modernisation of the rest of the facility. Converting two existing separate rooms into one larger space. Installing energy efficient heating and lighting, installing safety flooring, a small number of kitchen units and appliances. County Kildare Chamber I Hub Kildare EMR € 34,353.36 This project will deliver additional hot-desking capacity in the centre of Naas town. The site is part of the county-wide K-Hub initiative (similar to the NHN) and is owned and Managed by the Kildare Chamber. The funding will enable the installation of a further 4 hot desks, 2 enclosed privacy booths and 2 x 65” interactive touchscreens. 3month marketing and advertising campaign to promote the hub. Osprey Business Centre Kildare EMR € 75,000.00 Funding will be used towards expansion of existing own door hub to include; Creation of a dedicated open plan Co-working area to accommodate 26 pax, Installation of privacy booths within Co-working area, Additional meeting room facilities The Hub @ Market Square Kildare EMR € 75,000.00 The Hub at Market Square Ballymore Eustace Co Kildare is on the East Kildare/West Wicklow border. The Hub will be a flexible Co-Working Hub. The funding application will upgrade current office furniture and equipment, external signage upgrade and an access control system. Venture House Kildare EMR € 48,934.00 This hub is part of the K-Hub Collective, which was formed almost a year ago to link all Work Hubs and Innovation centres across the county of Kildare.The following work will be completed; Transformation of the Conference Room into a ‘Virtual Showroom’ & Selling Space by adding a modern Screens & a Camera system that allows the members to seamlessly sell and promote products to potential new clients, adding capacity for 10 new desk spaces, along with the soundproofing of 3 existing meeting rooms with a potential to hold 10 people and the creation of two new single phone booths, to allow for Video Calls and Private Meetings when needed. The division of a larger existing office will add two more private, two - three person offices, create a large breakout area for break times, lunches and casual networking with other members. 3-4 additional access points to ensure a strong broadband signal throughout the building, along with an increase in capacity and speed from our current provider.These changes we will almost double the hub’s capacity.

Abbey Business Centre Kilkenny Southern € 64,350.00 The project will involve the addition of a further 9 workstations, adding to those currently under development. This will give us a total of 18 co-working spaces which along with the 10 remaining private offices (each with capacity of 2-3 persons) will be available for booking on the National Hub Network and will offer significant additional remote working options of very high quality to the Kilkenny area. Kilkenny County Council Kilkenny Southern € 96,088.00 Investment will see delivery of 24 remote working spaces across the BCP network in Co.Kilkenny in the following locations; 1. The Community Centre, Clorinka, Muckalee 2. Ballyouskill Community Centre, Attanagh, Co. Kilkenny 3. Galmoy Community Centre, Galmoy, Co. Kilkenny. 4. Crosspatrick Community Centre, Crosspatrick, via Thurles, Co. Kilkenny. 5. Connolly’s of Dunbell, Dunbell, Co. Kilkenny. 6. Glenmore Community Centre, Robinstown, Glenmore, Co. Kilkenny. Meeting room facilities, printing and audio visual facilities will also be provided within each BCP. The Proposal includes delivery of the Kilkenny BCP Remote Work Project”. Access controls will be provided and external and internal signage/branding will be developed alongside a standard marketing and promotion plan to be developed as a co-ordinated approach for BCPs in the County promoting each as part of the National Hub Network.

KOSL Hub Kilkenny Southern € 75,000.00 This project will bring their existing facilities up to date to cater for the needs of the business and community in Kilkenny with remote working and collaboration supports being vital. This proposal comprises of video conferencing facilities, upgrade access control systems and the installation of privacy phone booths. BloomHQ Laois EMR € 25,426.00 Originally a Convent, and now converted into the BloomHQ Co-working enterprise centre, which boasts gigabit broadband. This funding will provide the space for a community education programme that will start at second level through a community grinds scheme and develops into a mentorship programme for third level.By renovating a meeting space which will expand our meeting room capabilities, this project will allow us to provide additional meeting space for our current groups P.E.C Innovation Hub Laois EMR € 67,500.00 This project will extend the capacity and the sustainability of the hub. The investment will enhance the value of the hub to both the local economy and the local community. This project will make a significant contribution to the region for a place to live, work and invest in. Implementation of a multi functional technical space which involves a suite of laptops and headsets and a 70" interactive screen. Upgrade of kitchenette area. Installation of an access control system. Upgrade to external signage. Marketing campaign. Energy efficient upgrades. Portlaoise Enterprise Centre Laois EMR € 55,000.00 Investment will support balanced regional development & contribute to achievement of goals outlined in both Our Rural Future & Making Remote Work. Upgrade to lighting and existing windows. Installation of LED external signage and energy efficiency measures. Shanganaghmore BCP Barrowhouse Community Laois EMR € 17,290.00 This BCP project will see the purchase of office furniture and IT equipment including laptops, projector, screens, as well a coded door entry system. They also plan to develop a new webpage and create a booking tool Vicarstown Community Centre Laois EMR € 34,470.00 Investment will represent addition in remote working capacity for the region. Procurement of IT equipment such as laptops, projector and screen. Ganty/Cage for IT storage and safe removal. Leitrim County Council Leitrim NWR € 248,368.35 This application represents a project on behalf of 4 hubs (Mohill Enterprise Centre; Kinlough Hub; The Hive; Ballinamore Enterprise Centre) and 7 BCPs (New Ballagh Centre; Leitrim Gaels Community Facility; Killargue Community Centre; Gortletteragh Community Centre; Aughawillan GAA ClubRooms; Askill Community Centre; Aghanlish Community Centre). The project will enhance the existing facilities at each of the location through the addition of a variety of measures, including increased capacity, providing wheelchair accessible facilities, implementing changes to assist with management of COVID-19 contract tracing or improving security measures. W8 Hub Leitrim NWR € 75,000.00 Funding is sought to add significant additional capacity (140 m2) to the existing facility. This will involve an internal refit, IT systems, energy controls and phone booths. Galbally GAA BCP Limerick Southern € 24,840.00 Proposal will see 2 rooms upgraded in thie BCP in order to provide remote workoing infrastructure which will be avaialbe to the local communiy. Privacy booths will also be installed in both rooms as a part of this proposal. Hartnett Enterprise Acceleration Centre Limerick Southern € 67,497.88 The proposed work to the Hartnett Enterprise Acceleration Centre (HEAC) will comprise of four elements to enhance the usability of building and its facilities for both existing resident-clients and external clients from enterprise centres in the National Hubs Network. These works will enable the remote booking of spaces in HEAC, provide secure controlled access to the building; and booking of video-conferencing equipment. Innovate Limerick Limerick Southern € 230,450.00 This Multi-hub application will expand on and improve remote workign facilities in 6 existing hubs in Limerick City and County including; Innovate Limerick - Limerick City, The Yard Workspace – Newcastle West, Limerick Enterprise Development Partnership (LEDP), Innovation Hub - Roxboro, Croom Enterprise Centre - Croom, The Development Centre - Kilfinane, Co Limerick Implementation will be overseen by Innovate Limerick. Limerick County Council Limerick Southern € 81,900.00 This application will provide upgrades to 13 BCPs in County Limerick. Askeaton, Caherline, Cappamore, Ardagh, Carrowbane Beg, Spittle, Abbeyfeale, Barrysfarm, Kildimo, Patrickswell, Rathkeale, Shanagolden and Glenmore East.Although a small offering compared to other applications, this is an example of how remote working which is already in place albeit on a small scale will be up scaled and developed in a rural area. Key elements include: Installation of Data Access Control to allow for extended opening hours; Installation of security system; Audio visual facilities; Energy efficiency upgrade; Disability access upgrade; Upgrade of meeting rooms; Upgrade of external signage.

Longford County Council Longford EMR € 234,677.84 Investment will see upgrade of 5 BCPs throught the county to offer remote working to local comunities. The works proposed will include upgrade works to the existing BCPs, as well as providing privacy booths and screens, additional desks/chairs and equipment to bring additionality to the offering, e.g. podcasting, etc. This work will enhance the attractiveness of the BCPs as a place to work and will create new opportunities for the local community to live and work locally. Creative Spark Louth EMR € 39,658.00 The application for funds will deliver necessary infrastructural upgrades to the existing Creative Spark facility to maximise usage of existing under-utilised circulation spaces which will allow for increased occupancy within socially distanced and safe conditions; re-design of the current layout of atrium space, circulation space, meeting room configuration; upgrade access control systems to include co-working areas; upgrade existing firewall; and upgrade to communications cabinet capacity to allow for increased ports to be deployed throughout the existing centre. St.Fechins GAA and Community Centre Louth EMR € 22,050.00 The Project is to improve the current remote working hub facilities provided at St.Fechins, Community Centre. This project will see the upgrade of their current meeting rooms with up to date video conferencing facilities, provide additional privacy booths and upgrade their office furniture to make best use of the space they have available.

The Mill Enterprise Hub Louth EMR € 67,500.00 Upgrade of hub facilities will allow this location to attract more customers and encourage remote working in the region. Integration of access control system across buildings. Marketing campaign. Energy efficient upgrades. Installation of new Ventillation Sytem.Temporary conversion of training room into a remote work space. Implementation of extra meeting room cubicle. Upgrade of IT systems. Cairn Enterprise Hub Mayo NWR € 75,000.00 This project proposal aims to build on the considerable success to date and enhance spaces this hub has created and to make them more usable in a post COVID contect for remote workers. The proposed works include 2 Privacy booths, 4 individual hot desk offcies, enhancing signage and an access control system. Knockmore Resource Centre Mayo NWR € 32,233.36 Upgrade of hub facilities will allow this location to attract more customers and encourage remote working in the region. Installation of integrated Access Control, Security and Fire Alarm Systems. Upgrade of the existing reception area to create new informal meeting area/ coffee dock. External Signage to promote the Remote Working Hub.

Leeson Enterprise Centre Mayo NWR € 16,434.00 The Leeson Enterprise Centre is located in the centre of Westport town, they propose an expansion of current facilities to improve the experience of their existing clients. This proposal will fund energy effiecient upgrades, provide bike shelters and upgrade current shower facilities. Mayo County Council Mayo NWR € 195,475.00 Application seeks to develop 11 BCPs in Mayo including the islands for remote working purposes, these BCPs are located in Belderrig; Bofeenaun; Clare Island; Cushlough; Keel; Kilmovee; Belmullet; Aghamore; Ardagh; Clogher; Inisturk. These locations will upgrade existing meeting rooms, provide effiecient energy upgrades, convert existing open plan spaces to modular offices and disability access upgrades. The Courthouse Mayo NWR € 18,000.00 Application seeks funding for an enhancement to the building and marketing campaign to promote the use of the building. Sprecifically, the installation of door access control system to enable 24/7 access, a marketing campaign to increase awareness of the new larger space, and an energy efficiency upgrade.

Meath County Council Meath EMR € 222,354.00 Upgrade of BCP facilities will allow this location to attract more customers and encourage remote working in 15 BCPs across Co. Meath. funding beings sought will be used to provide desks, chairs, audio and visual equipment, Covid safety measures, access control systems and storage units. Some sites also need investment to improve the comfort levels in the buildings requiring improved heating systems or insulation. Castleblayney Enterprise Centre Monaghan NWR € 54,023.00 Castleblayney Community Enterprise Centre which is managed by a company Limited by Guarantee was the first Enterprise Centre in County Monaghan and one of the first nationally when it opened its doors in 1987. This project will install 2 acoustic meeting room pods to free up usage of larger rooms, Install 2 acoustic phone booths, an ideal way to share space, Install wifi access points and IT and digital technology upgraded to facilitate video conferencing

Monaghan County Council Monaghan NWR € 150,902.00 This project will extend the capacity and the sustainability of the 13 BCPs in Co. Monaghan. These BCPs are TANNAGH OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE, LATTON RESOURCE CENTRE, DRUMHOWAN COMMUNITY CENTRE, TULLYCORBET PARISH HALL, CARN RESOURCE CENTRE, CONNONS-DRUMULLY COMMUNITY HALL, MULLYASH COMMUNITY CENTRE, Corduff- Raferagh Community Centre, ST. PATRICK'S ACCOMMODATION CENTRE, Corvally Hall, Latton GAA Community Centre, Clara Community Centre, Cremartin GAA.The investment in these facilites will enhance the value of the BCP to both the local economy and the local community. This project will make a significant contribution to the region for a place to live, work and invest in. This funding will upgrade IT equipment, office equipment, access systems and VC facilities.

Scotstown Business Centre Monaghan NWR € 75,000.00 The facility currently operates with 35 desk spaces, this project would add a further 10. There are a number of smaller works included in the project including some software upgrades. The Station House Monaghan NWR € 75,000.00 This project will deliver additional hot-desking capacity in Monaghan town. The funding will enable the installation of a further 6 additional private offices capable of hosting eight people and in addition, add two additional zoom rooms in the main building. New Work Junction Multi Southern € 84,789.00 This multi hub application is for 5 hubs located in Carlow(x2), Kilkenny, Wexford and Dublin.The project core aim is to develop and leverage the capacity and quality of existing hubs service offering to support remote working. Application is a collaboration between Thrive Hub and New Work Junction Hubs. This proposal will upgrade existing meeting rooms, create additional desk spaces which in turn will increase capacity , install privacy booths and improve soundproofing facilites. North East Hubs Network Multi NWR € 181,192.00 This multi hub application is 5 hubs located between Louth, Monaghan and Cavan. The proposal will build on, and complement, the existing high quality environment, and the investment planned as outlined will enhance the service offering to our clients. It will see energy effiecient upgrades, building control access systems and privacy booths.

Údarás na Gaeltachta Multi NWR € 250,000.00 This application covers 10 Gteic hubs across 3 counties: Donegal (Gteic Gaoth Dobhair); Mayo: (Gteic@Béal an Mhuirthead; Geic@Béal an Mhuirthead (Áislann); Gteic@Eachléim; Gteic@An Corrán Buí; Gteic@Acaill); and Galway (gteic@Na Forbacha; gteic@AnSpidéal; gteic@An Cheathrú Rua; gteic@Carna). The project will see improvements in the following areas: energy efficiency upgrades, shelters for bicycles, video conferencing facilities and modern door access technology. Offaly County Council Offaly EMR € 212,282.00 This application covers upgrades for 10 facilities (one hub and 9 BCPS), these are located in Killavilla, Clonad, Kilclonfert, Cannakill, Ballycommon, Clonony Beg,Bellhill,Coolderry,Moneygall,Edenderry. This project will provide upgrades to hub facilities and an innovative IoT building management system. Offaly Innovation and Design Centre Offaly EMR € 75,000.00 Proposal will improve the overall offering of the hub. Upgrade of existing room to include energy efficient upgrades. External LED signage. Minor marketing campaign. Installation of CCTV and access control system. Arbutus Innovation Centre Roscommon NWR € 75,000.00 The application will s increase the number of indigenous companies and entrepreneurs supported in the hub by at least 60%; give access to meeting rooms to local community groups; make the facilities more energy efficient and significantly more comfortable to work in; ensure facilities are safe and in line with COVID-19; upgrade IT facilities and add wheelchair access and signage. Roscommon County Council Roscommon NWR € 177,444.65 Project will develop & expand remote working capacity in 11 BCPs throughout County Roscommon. These BCPs are located in Drumboylan, Boyle, Dangan, Elphin, Tulsk, Athlone, Castlerea, Kiltoom, Castleplunket, Ballyhaunis. This proposal will install access control & security sytems, energy efficient & heating upgrades and disability access upgrades.

Spool Factory Roscommon NWR € 75,000.00 This site already has two floors of hub/enterprise/hot-desking facilities. This project will convert part of the ground floor, previously planned for retail space, into modular office spaces. The first phase of the project has been sponsored by Enterprise Ireland and the site owner. The second phase (this application) will add another 2 offices, to support up to 6 workers. An Chroi South Sligo Enterprise Centre Sligo NWR € 75,000.00 The funding for this project is requested in order to add twin privacy booths, a smart card access system, upgrade of sanitary facilities and new flooring. Also included is funding for marketing. Detailed plans for the provision of free or discounted access to the hubs for local community groups and school. Ballintogher Hub Sligo NWR € 47,200.00 The application will see the upgrade of the existing facilities, including the addition of 15 worskstations, broadband upgrade, access control upgrade as well as general improvements to the facility. Strand Campus Sligo NWR € 16,597.06 Strand Campus is located at Strandhill, Co. Sligo where it operates 24,000 square feet of workspace catering for business involved in services sectors including IT, digital, professional services and sales. It currently has 30 clients on site with over 150 jobs. This funding proposal will see the modernisation of existing hot desks, energy effiecient upgrades, and the installation of audio visual technology. The Building Block Sligo NWR € 75,000.00 The building block currently has 45 remote working desks available, this project proposes to add 14 more desks and a private office. They will also add disabled toilet facilities and upgrade the current heating system. Cloughjordan Enterprise Centre Tipperary Southern € 30,350.00 Cloughjordan is a flagship sustainable community. The application is seeking funding to develop and leverage existing infrastructure and expertise in the areas of digitalisation and the green economy for rural communities. Specifically, through the addition of healthy building upgrades, smart building upgrades (24/7 access through a ‘smart lock’ system), energy upgrades as well as branding and new digital assets. Slieveardagh Rural Development Tipperary Southern € 16,260.00 Slievardagh Rural Development is a Social Enterprise based in Thurles, Co. Tipperary. If successful, funding allocated will be used for the purchase of internal IT equipment and related COVID-19 protective measures. Stable Lane Digital Operations Tipperary Southern € 42,081.60 This proposal will see 6 additional remote working spaces added to this existing hub. It will also provide for upgrading meeting facilties and will expand and imrpove the overall offering the the hub Thurles Chamber Enterprise Centre Tipperary Southern € 67,148.76 The proposed work to the Thurles Chamber Enterprise Centre (TCEC) will comprise of elements to enhance the usability of building and its facilities for both existing resident- clients and external clients from enterprise centres in the National Hubs Network. These works will enable the remote booking of spaces in TCEC; provide secure controlled access to the building; and booking of video-conferencing equipment Tipp Digital Hub Tipperary Southern € 20,270.00 Tipp Digital Hub has been created in order to provide a facility which will allow people work or start a business locally in Tipperary Town. Tipp Digital Hub is targeting the following proposed investments in order to improve their current offering. Adapt desk space to post Covid environment, facilities for presentations and video conferencing, installation of privacy booths. Tipperary County Council Tipperary Southern € 250,000.00 This project will provide remote working facility upgrades, disabled toilets, signage upgrades, covid mitigation and IT resources across 21 BCP locations. These 21 BCPs are located in CASHEL, THURLES, ROSCREA, CLONMEL, FETHARD, NEWPORT, TEMPLEMORE, NENAGH, BIRDHILL, BALLINA, CAHIR, TIPPERARY, BALLYLOOBY. Waterford City and County Council Waterford Southern € 240,890.00 Investment will see significant upgrades to 5 hubs across Waterford in Dungarvan, Ballyphilip, Ballynaneashagh and 2 hubs in Waterford City. The proposed works within the five hubs include Improved and more efficient remote working spaces, installation of privacy booths, energy savings and improvements. Athlone Community Development Association Westmeath EMR € 64,215.00 Project’s main aim is to carry out extensive renovations and improvements to their existing occupied and vacant units in order to provide more workspace and hot desks. Works include repairs to the roof, insulation, painting and decorating and the creation of new work spaces. Mullingar E-Working Centre Westmeath EMR € 75,000.00 The Mullingar E-Working Centre Hub is currently only in operation during County Council building opening hours. Pre-Covid, the centre offered 14 hot desks to businesses. This project will include the expansion of remote working facilities, access control, privacy booths, IT network upgrades and the installation of a meeting room which is currently not offered. 61 North Wexford Southern € 36,890.00 The project seeks to improve the existing facility through a general upgrade and modernisation. Improve security and access, improve accessibility, building improvements this includes enhancing the internal and external aesthetics of the building.Supply and fit on new PVC windows. Supply and fit of new LED lighting. Killinierin Community Centre Wexford Southern € 64,789.00 Kilanerin-Ballyfad Community Development Association CLG (KBCDA) currently operates a remote hub (KCC Workspace) with hi-speed fibre broadband at Kilanerin Community Centre. Currently the shared community workspace consists of 10 dedicated workstations, 1 Private office and 1 Breakout / Meeting Room.This project will upgrade existing remote working capacity, develop privacy pods and own door office spaces. Wexford County Council Wexford Southern € 217,350.00 The application is seeking funding to upgrade 9 BCPs (Askamore Childcare Centre, Ballyroebuck Hall, Raheen Family Resource Centre, Hook Head Lighthouse; Marshalstown Gaa Club; Ballyfad Community Centre, St Mary's Gaa Club, Stella Maris Community Centre, Wexford Swimming Pool). Each hub will be upgraded to provide an underlying physical network infrastructure as well as fitted with necessary fixtures and fittings. Wicklow Hub Wicklow EMR € 75,000.00 The project seeks to add remote working through three elements: creating additional office space, improved access control and installing high quality video conferencing equipment. Create additional office space by fitting out 2 individual private office suites and improving sound proofing between existing partitions within the building. Complete roof garden project as an external meeting space where groups of 10-12 can meet. Upgrading the access control technology to allow remote controlled access to building and meeting rooms. Install a high quality video conferencing equipment. Promotion/Marketing/Advertising as a relatively new hub

Wicklow Office Suites Wicklow EMR € 22,500.00 Project will enhance remote working infrastructure at existing hub through the addition of partioning, electronic locks and general upgrades. Arklow Business Enterprise Centre CLG Wicklow EMR € 35,100.00 BCP application that will use monies granted for a full office fit out to include electrics, networking, fire safety, flooring, an element of partitioning and furniture.