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Irish Tech Plays Critical Role in ESA Space Rocket Launch

By Ryan Harmon 21 July 2022

Space tech developed by Irish based firms could have crucial role to play in solving real issues on our planet. Two Irish-based companies Curtiss-Wright and Realtime Technologies have copntributed critical technology to the new European Space Agency (ESA) rocket Vega-C which launched from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. The rocket on which the Irish companies

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Diageo to Construct Ireland’s First Purpose-Built Carbon Neutral Brewery

By Ryan Harmon 18 July 2022

Diageo announced plans to invest €200 million in Ireland’s first purpose-built carbon neutral brewery on a greenfield site in Littleconnell, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. The new facility will brew lagers and ales including Rockshore, Harp, Hop House 13, Smithwick’s, Kilkenny and Carlsberg. When fully operational with a capacity of 2 million hectolitres, it will be the […]

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Exports by Enterprise Ireland Backed Companies Increased By 12% to Record Level in 2021

By Ryan Harmon 15 July 2022

Enterprise Ireland, the state agency responsible for helping Irish companies to grow and expand in international markets, saw exports by companies it supports increase by 12% to a record €27.29 billion last year. This is the highest ever level of growth for Enterprise Ireland-backed companies in export value, and strong increases were experienced across almost […]

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Money Jar to Create 100 New Jobs

By Ryan Harmon 5 July 2022

Irish fintech company Money Jar is increasing its headcount with 100 new jobs to facilitate the scaling of its operations across Ireland and Europe. It will be hiring for roles in software engineering, compliance and security, product management and design, marketing, sales, account management and customer support. The new jobs will be made available to […]

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Learnovate Secures €3m of Funding to Develop Next Generation of Workers

By Ryan Harmon 30 June 2022

The Learnovate Centre is delighted to announce that it has secured €3m of Phase 3 funding as the technology centre focuses on the Future of Work and Learning to develop the next generation of workers. Learnovate are global experts in learning technology helping organisations navigate the complexity of the evolving future of work and learning. […]

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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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Global Healthcare Forum Focuses on Talent and Innovation in Irish Life Sciences

By Ryan Harmon 15 June 2022

The Global Healthcare Forum, which will see leading global executives from 22 countries across the world meet with Irish innovators, kicks off in the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Hosted by Enterprise Ireland, the 3-day forum will see more than 130 leading global executives from across 22 countries, from both the public and private sector, discuss […]

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Enterprise Ireland and IDA Trade Mission to France, Germany and the Netherlands

By Ryan Harmon 15 June 2022

Minister for Trade Promotion, Robert Troy, will commence a 4-day trade mission to Germany, France and the Netherlands, jointly organised by the Enterprise Ireland and the IDA. The 4-day trade mission, visiting Frankfurt, Paris, the Hague and Amsterdam will have a strong focus on the technology industry, both presenting FDI opportunities, and promoting Irish innovation […]

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Steps to Diversifying Your Business

By Ryan Harmon 8 June 2022

Diversifying your business is a familiar adage warning businesses about the dangers of stubbornly clinging to their core products or services, markets and revenue streams. But the storms whipped up by Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic have certainly reinforced the value of diversifying your business. As strategies go, it can mean the difference between prosperity […]

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Implementation of Midlands Regional Enterprise Plan

By Ryan Harmon 8 June 2022

Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, Robert Troy, travelled to Co. Offaly where he met client companies of Enterprise Ireland and also discussed progress and implementation of the recently launched Midlands Regional Enterprise Plan with steering committee members. The Minister’s first port of call was to Glenisk Organic Dairy in Killeigh.

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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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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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Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland Trade and Investment Mission to the US and Mexico

By Ryan Harmon 17 May 2022

Robert Troy TD, Minister for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, will commence a five-day trade and investment mission to the US and Mexico covering South Carolina, Georgia, Monterrey and Mexico City. The trade mission, organised by Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland, aims to boost trade collaboration and support an accelerated export-led recovery of Irish

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Enterprise Ireland and Texas Medical Center Announce Strategic BioBridge Partnership

By Ryan Harmon 12 May 2022

Texas Medical Center (TMC) have announced a strategic partnership with Enterprise Ireland. The TMC | Ireland BioBridge partnership will provide gateway opportunities for Irish companies, entrepreneurs, researchers, clinicians, and industry partners to collaborate with Texas Medical Center, the world’s largest medical city, to solve global health challenges. Focused on

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New Regional Enterprise Plan for Cork and Kerry Launched

By Ryan Harmon 28 April 2022

Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English, was at the RDI Hub in Killorglin to launch the South-West Regional Enterprise Plan (REP) to 2024 for Kerry and Cork. The South-West Plan, covering counties Cork and Kerry, is one of nine new enterprise plans throughout the country which will be funded by up […]

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Framespace Expansion Set to Create 150 New Longford Jobs

By Ryan Harmon 20 April 2022

150 new jobs are to be created in the expansion of Longford based modular housing supplier, Framespace. The move comes as the company, which already employs 100 people, officially opens its new €8m factory. The refurbished former Cameron Willis engineering plant in the town will enable the company to deliver 550 residential units built offsite […]

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Building Bridges in Disruptive Technologies Between Irish and Multinational Companies

By Ryan Harmon 23 March 2022

IDA Ireland in partnership with Enterprise Ireland have launched a national online searchable database to profile Irish based companies and multinational companies that have capacity in disruptive and sustainable technologies and those that want to use these technologies to change and grow their business. Funding was secured under the Public Service Innovation Fund to

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Flipdish Agrees Deal with French Department Store Galeries Lafayette

By Ryan Harmon 25 February 2022

Irish tech unicorn Flipdish has agreed a new partnership to develop a bespoke product-ordering solution for the upmarket French department store chain Galeries Lafayette. Flipdish became one of six official home-grown tech unicorns last month following a new $100 million (€87.9m) investment that valued it at $1.25 billion. The new platform will allow Galeries Lafayette to

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€180m Plans to Boost Regional Development Launched

By Ryan Harmon 22 February 2022

The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar, with Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail Damien English and Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation Robert Troy, have launched €180 million plans to boost regional development. The government has committed to 9 enterprise plans, covering every

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€1m Enterprise Ireland Competitive Start Fund Opens

By Ryan Harmon 18 February 2022

Early-stage entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial teams have been invited to apply for Enterprise Ireland’s €1m Competitive Start Fund (CSF) which is now open for applications. The competition is open to early-stage companies from all sectors with an eligible innovative product or service set for global markets. The fund will award up to €50,000 in equity funding […]