Facilities & Services

The IQ Ballina project encompasses the transformation of the historic town centre Military Barracks into a state-of-the-art innovation quarter. The IQ Ballina will be a quarter for start-up enterprises and more established businesses with significant job growth projections. IQ Ballina is a 20,000 sq. ft modern facility designed especially for start-up and high growth potential businesses looking to establish themselves in the heart of a bustling town centre. It comprises of private office space, along with flexi desk and dedicated desk spaces.

Why Choose IQ Ballina?

  1. Value: competitive rates
  2. Choice: choose from flexi or dedicated desk space to own-key office space
  3. Networking: ready-made support networking for entrepreneurs and start-ups
  4. Location: town centre in the heart of Ballina
  5. Accessibility: Blocks A and C fully accessible
  6. Convenience:

What is included in the rental price:

  • High speed broadband (250Mbps Download / 250Mbps Upload or greater are the current plans)
  • Light and heat
  • Discounted use of Meeting Room
  • Alarmed Buildings
  • Refuse collection point
  • Water charges
  • Site Manager support

What isn’t included in the rental price:

  • Rates

What Services Do We Offer?

  • Supports to start-ups
  • Targeted business programmes

What Facilities Do We Offer?

Flexi Desks

Why pay for a desk if you’re not using it every day? Offering the ultimate in flexibility, IQ Ballina undesignated flexi desks are the perfect part-time solution for those who only need an office some of the time. Hassle-free and convenient, it’s a desk you only pay for when you need it.

Ideal for:

Freelancers, creatives, digital and remote workers who need a high-level of flexibility.

  • Desk, operator chair and lockable pedestal
  • Professional work environment
  • Fully serviced offices
  • Central location in Ballina
  • Meeting room (additional fees may apply)

€25 per day (ex VAT)

Access from 9.00am to 5.00pm (Monday to Friday)

Dedicated Desks

A dedicated desk at IQ Ballina allows you to maximise productivity and develop your business in a communal workspace. Affordable and convenient, you’ll join a vibrant work community at your own allocated desk in a modern shared office. Enjoy all the perks of a co-working space with minimum expense or commitment.

Ideal for:

Start-ups, freelancers, creatives, digital and remote workers, small companies and teams of one.

  • Your own desk, operator chair and lockable pedestal
  • Professional work environment
  • Fully serviced offices
  • Disabled access
  • Kitchen access
  • Privacy booths for taking/making phone calls
  • Central location in Ballina
  • Meeting room (additional fees may apply)

€200 every 4 weeks (ex VAT) 

Access from 9.00am to 5.00pm (Monday to Friday)

Private Office Space

Whether you are a start-up, SME or expanding entrepreneurial team, we have a variety of premium private office spaces to meet your needs. With your own door and long-term security, IQ Ballina dedicated private offices are a smart, affordable solution with 24-hour access.

Ideal for:

Start-ups, SMEs or growing teams, who need the privacy and flexibility of their own lockable offices. Offices range in size from 150 sq. ft to 800 sq. ft.

  • Your own desk, operator chair and lockable pedestal (optional)
  • Professional work environment
  • Fully serviced offices
  • Fully accessible
  • Exclusive IQ Ballina networking opportunities
  • Exclusive LEO (Local Enterprise Office) training events
  • Central location in Ballina
  • Meeting room (additional fees may apply)
  • Postal address included
  • Own-door office with 24-hour access

€20 per square foot (ex VAT)

Conference Room

Looking for somewhere to host a meeting or training session, upskill your staff or present to a client? IQ Ballina has a conference room professionally fitted out to facilitate groups of 2 to 10.

  • In-room microphone & speakers
  • Interactive touch screen

€25 per hour (ex VAT)