Cork Science Park
Proposed science park in Cork, Ireland
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51.883°N 8.549°W Cork Science and Innovation Park (CSAIP),[1] or Cork Science Park, is a proposed science park in Bishopstown, a suburb of Cork city, Ireland. The park is close to Curraheen Park and Munster Technological University's Cork IT campus, near junction 2 of the N40.[2] The site has been included as a possible stop in Transport Infrastructure Ireland's plans for the proposed Luas Cork light-rail route.
Proposed development
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The idea of a 150 acres (61 ha)[3] science and innovation park has been considered by Cork County Council since 2009.[4][3][5] If built as proposed, the park would link the city's two main third-level institutions (UCC and MTU)[6] to private-sector research and development entities.[1][7][8]
The city's administrative boundary was expanded in 2019, including the proposed science park campus.[9]
In 2020, the National Transport Authority included the site as a potential stop for a future light rail route in the city.[10] The site was again included in 2025 and 2026 updates to the route proposals,[11] with the station possibly coming later once the site has been developed.[12] The park was also included in the council's 5-year strategy in 2025.[13]