IKC3
Ireland's Knowledge Centre for Carbon, Climate and Community Action
Tralee, Kerry, Ireland
About
Founded in 2022, IKC3 is a government headquartered in Tralee, Ireland specializing in Biomass, Biogas, Other.
IKC3 is a government-funded initiative established in April 2022 with €3.7 million in funding from the Higher Education Authority under the Human Capital Initiative 3. Led by Munster Technological University in collaboration with Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin, it aims to build a national platform for co-development and co-delivery of knowledge and skills to support enterprise and society in adapting to a decarbonized economy. The center operates a quintuple helix model of innovation, deploying state-of-the-art pedagogies and learning pathways including stackable micro-courses, summer schools, dual collaborative learning, micro-credentials, and digitization. Key initiatives include EduGreen Connect (sustainability skills platform), Circular Bioeconomy Education Centre, and programs in climate entrepreneurship, regenerative tourism, and circular economy education.
Headquarters
Tralee, Ireland
Founded
2022
Company Type
Government
Business Models
Value Chain
Service Regions
Ireland, EU
Industry Memberships
European Institute of Innovation and Technology Climate-KIC