Park Overview

Kerry Technology Park Overview

Kerry Technology Park (Tralee, Co Kerry, Ireland) has been developed to meet the needs of both current and future technology and knowledge-intensive enterprises. The Park is owned and managed by Shannon Development in partnership with the Institute of Technology Tralee and in co-operation with IDA Ireland, Tralee Town Council, Kerry County Council and the private sector.

Within walking distance of Tralee Town Centre, Kerry Technology Park is located at a premier site, which commands views of Tralee Bay and the surrounding mountains. The Park shares a superior 113 acre parkland campus with the Institute of Technology, providing a truly innovative world class environment for both academia and knowledge-based enterprise.

Park facilities include a business incubation centre (InnovationWorks) a range of quality office-style accommodation and fully serviced sites.

Coupled with a state-of-the-art telecommunications infrastructure and access to the facilities, services and resources of the Institute of Technology Tralee, this parkland location offers companies an impressive, modern business environment, which is rapidly becoming a hub of technology and knowledge-intensive enterprise in the South West.

Kerry Technology Park is the ideal location for your facility within the European Union.

Tax Incentives for KTP Companies

Corporation tax rate of 12.5% will apply to all sectors
Generous depreciation allowances on plant, buildings and equipment
Network of double taxation agreements with a wide range of countries
Tax-free patent royalty income on products developed and patented in Ireland.

Kerry Technology Park’s Physical Masterplan

The Kerry Technology Park / Institute of Technology, Tralee joint Masterplan sets out the overall development strategy for the entire Park and Campus development. It incorporates the following general principles which will guide the continued development of the Park.

Achievement of a seamless integration of the education and enterprise elements of the Park
Conservation of the site’s natural features so as to achieve a suitable relationship between new development and its environment.
Ensuring a high quality physical environment throughout the Park.
Consideration of the use of local materials and details, interpreted in a contemporary manner, to enhance local distinctiveness.
Creation of a system of useable open spaces that is defined and enclosed by buildings, structures and landscape.
Adoption of strict business eligibility criteria and building design guidelines.
Ensuring best practice in ongoing property-related design and maintenance standards.
Ensuring an effective network of connected spaces and routes for pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles.
Ability to respond flexibly to the needs of different organisations.

Masterplan