ARDEE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY

Ardee Industrial Development Company Designated Activity Company - operating as NEST (North East Sustainable Tech) - is an Ardee-based incubator and community hub dedicated to nurturing the next generation of businesses that can help save the planet. By providing affordable, multi-purpose workspaces that cater to professional offices, industrial units and commercial food hubs, NEST creates a flexible environment where start-ups, freelancers and small teams can grow while embedding sustainability at the core of their operations.

The organisation's value-added services include a suite of free sustainability training courses, a "Green Sheriff" programme that monitors and promotes eco-friendly practices, and membership plans that give access to high-speed amenities, mentorship through the Sustainable Energy Communities (SEC) Network and collaborative community initiatives. Success stories such as King of Kefir - Europe's first dedicated water-kefir brewery - and Precision Nutrition, which supports Irish farmers in adopting regenerative soil practices, illustrate NEST's focus on innovative, environmentally-responsible enterprises. Through its training, workspace solutions and community-driven approach, NEST helps businesses across Ireland turn green ambition into tangible impact.