The brainchild of Vincent Reynolds, CEO, Cavan County Enterprise Board, and Professor Eamon McQuade, University of Limerick (a native of Virginia, Co. Cavan).  CITC was established with the aim of promoting innovation in the region, by giving local business access to the latest technology and training methods.

Its origins can be traced back to the formation, in 1999, of a partnership betTheyen Cavan County Enterprise Board and Fermanagh University Partnership Board. The concept also grew in response to calls from the local business community for access to quality training and education. Plans for the development of Cavan Innovation & Technology Centre Theyre officially launched by An Taoiseach, Mr. Bertie Ahern, T.D. on 12th May 2000.