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Tyndall National Institute, based at University College Cork, has launched a new bursary to mark its 40th anniversary. The annual Wrixon Research Excellence Bursaries will be presented to Tyndall based postgraduate students in recognition of research excellence in new deep-tech discoveries and next generation innovations that address global challenges in ICT,

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Scientists Develop First-of-its-Kind Implant That Relieves Pain Without Drugs

By Ryan Harmon 4 July 2022

Researchers at the Northwestern University have developed a device that sounds straight out of science fiction: a small, soft, flexible first-of-its-kind implant that relieves pain on demand, without the use of drugs and dissolves. The biocompatible, water-soluble device could provide a much-needed alternative to opioids and other highly addictive medications. As

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EIB to Strengthen Support for Climate, Connectivity, Renewables, Education and Innovation Across Ireland

By Ryan Harmon 1 July 2022

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is expected to strengthen support for climate action, clean transport, renewable energy, healthcare, education, agriculture and business in Ireland, in addition to enhancing support to sectors such as energy efficiency and peatland’s rehabilitation, following the meeting of the Ireland-EIB Financing Group held at Department of Finance.

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Three Ireland Announces 175 New Jobs in Limerick

By Ryan Harmon 29 June 2022

Three Ireland announced a strong expansion of its operations at its Limerick customer experience centre, with the creation of 175 new jobs over the next four years as the Irish office begins to export services to Three UK business customers for the first time. The 175 new jobs will include both full time and part time positions and […]

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Report on Future Skills Needs for Use of AI in Ireland

By Ryan Harmon 24 June 2022

Minister for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, Robert Troy, and Minister for Skills and Further Education, Niall Collins, have welcomed the publication from the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs (EGFSN) on the skills needed for Ireland to fully benefit from the opportunities presented by AI, or Artificial Intelligence. The report, entitled AI Skills: […]

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Restaurant Technology Platform Toast Celebrates Dublin Office Opening

By Ryan Harmon 24 June 2022

Toast, Inc., the all-in-one digital platform built for restaurants, has celebrated the opening of its new office on St Stephen’s Green in Dublin. Toast CEO Chris Comparato and Senior Vice President of Engineering Robert McGarry were joined by Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail Damien English TD, IDA Ireland, guests and Toast staff […]

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€85 Million Grow Digital Fund Announced

By Ryan Harmon 21 June 2022

The Tánaiste and Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment, Leo Varadkar, the Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, Robert Troy, and Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English, have announced a new €85 million grow digital fund to help businesses, no matter what stage they’re at or what […]

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New European Digital Innovation Hubs Announced

By Ryan Harmon 20 June 2022

The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar, and the Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, Robert Troy, have welcomed the announcement by the European Commission that CeADAR based in UCD, Dublin and the FactoryxChange consortium in the Midlands are one step closer to being fully approved as […]

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Ocean of Opportunity for Donegal’s Seafood Sector

By Ryan Harmon 17 June 2022

The Interreg Atlantic Area, project SAFER, has launched an open call for new, fully funded technology pilots aimed at organisations operating in Donegal’s seafood sector. SAFER is a transnational innovation project co-funded by the Interreg Atlantic Area Programme 2014-2020, that aims to improve the innovation performance of the seafood

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VMware Set to Boost Presence in Dublin

By Ryan Harmon 17 June 2022

VMware is extending its presence in Dublin with a commitment to recruit 205 new technologists by 2025. To drive further global innovation around its multi-cloud platform and the way businesses consume cloud services, VMware will draw on Ireland’s highly skilled workforce, including engineers, project managers and graduate-level developers, and has appointed Andrei

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Ireland Joins the Microsoft Government Security Program

By Ryan Harmon 16 June 2022

The government has announced that it has joined the Microsoft Government Security Program (GSP). The GSP will assist the government in defending critical national infrastructure against cyber-attacks. Ireland’s participation in the program will enable controlled access to source code, exchange of threat and early warning vulnerability information, and the ability to engage

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Future Proofing Dublin’s Skies

By Ryan Harmon 15 June 2022

Civil defence, emergency response, public safety and environmental monitoring applications are already realising the benefits of drone technology, but future proofing Dublin’s skies is necessary. This is just the start of what is possible according to a report launched on international best practice and future trends in drones which was delivered as part of an […]

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Park Place Technologies Bolsters Ireland Tech Investment

By Ryan Harmon 14 June 2022

Park Place Technologies, the world’s largest global data centre and networking optimisation firm, has opened its long-awaited Support & Operations Centre at Blarney Business Park, Cork. This project is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland. Taoiseach Micheál Martin said, “I am delighted to welcome the official opening of the new Park Place Technologies

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National Cyber Security Centre and HSE Participate in European Cyber Exercise

By Ryan Harmon 13 June 2022

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the Health Service Executive (HSE) and a number of hospitals and pharmaceutical providers have participated in a large-scale European cyber exercise. Cyber Europe 2022, organised by the European Cyber Security Agency (ENISA), saw participation from 29 countries and over 800 cyber security experts. The exercise tested participants’

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Supermetrics Celebrates Dublin Office Opening

By Ryan Harmon 27 May 2022

Supermetrics, a Helsinki SaaS data integration tool that automates resource-consuming data delivery, announced the creation of up to 100 new jobs over the next 2 years alongside its investment in a dedicated Dublin office. The expansion of its Dublin operations demonstrates Supermetrics’ commitment to the region, while strengthening the company’s international

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How To Turbocharge Your Talent With Smarter Learning Processes

By Ryan Harmon 24 May 2022

When much of the workforce retreated to their home offices two years ago, the learning and development community were understandably concerned. The profound lack of face time with senior peers and colleagues cut off opportunities for staff to soak up crucial workplace knowledge by proxy, while in-person conferences, training days, and networking events had to […]

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The Growth and Development of Ireland’s Start-Up Ecosystem

By Ryan Harmon 19 May 2022

With Ireland now churning out one tech unicorn after another in its start-up ecosystem, Jenny Melia of Enterprise Ireland discussed what’s driving this trend. Jenny Melia was completely blown away when she visited the RDI Hub in Killorglin, Co Kerry, for the first time earlier this week. Melia stated, “one of my comments when I […]

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Ireland to Surpass European Neighbours in Providing Gigabit Fibre-to-the-Home

By Ryan Harmon 18 May 2022

Ireland is set to surpass European neighbours in providing gigabit fibre-to-the-home. Marking World Telecommunication And Information Society Day, the Minister of State with responsibility for Communications at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, Ossian Smyth, said, “as we move towards a sustainable and digitally connected economy, we are rolling

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Climate Tech Company ActionZero Opens New Tralee Branch

By Ryan Harmon 18 May 2022

Cork-based and Irish-owned company ActionZero is expanding into Kerry by setting up a new manufacturing, research and development centre in Tralee, bringing 50 new jobs to the area. ActionZero is a climate technology company that uses heat pump technology to decarbonise heat by removing fossil fuels. They offer commercial companies an innovative thermal energy system

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Ireland’s First Artificial Intelligence Ambassador Appointed

By Ryan Harmon 16 May 2022

Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, Robert Troy, has appointed Dr Patricia Scanlon as Ireland’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ambassador. AI is expected to play a major role in shaping global competitiveness and productivity over the coming decades, granting early adopters significant societal, economic and strategic advantages. As

Tyndall Announce the Wrixon Research Excellence Bursaries

Scientists Develop First-of-its-Kind Implant That Relieves Pain Without Drugs

EIB to Strengthen Support for Climate, Connectivity, Renewables, Education and Innovation Across Ireland

Three Ireland Announces 175 New Jobs in Limerick

Report on Future Skills Needs for Use of AI in Ireland

Restaurant Technology Platform Toast Celebrates Dublin Office Opening

€85 Million Grow Digital Fund Announced

New European Digital Innovation Hubs Announced

Ocean of Opportunity for Donegal’s Seafood Sector

Ireland Joins the Microsoft Government Security Program

Future Proofing Dublin’s Skies

Park Place Technologies Bolsters Ireland Tech Investment

National Cyber Security Centre and HSE Participate in European Cyber Exercise

Supermetrics Celebrates Dublin Office Opening

How To Turbocharge Your Talent With Smarter Learning Processes

The Growth and Development of Ireland’s Start-Up Ecosystem

Ireland to Surpass European Neighbours in Providing Gigabit Fibre-to-the-Home

Climate Tech Company ActionZero Opens New Tralee Branch

Ireland’s First Artificial Intelligence Ambassador Appointed

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