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Irish Healthcare Firms Target Middle East

By Ryan Harmon 11 February 2022

More than 200 meetings between Irish healthcare firms and buyers in the Middle East were brokered by Enterprise Ireland last week. More than 20 Irish companies took part in the Arab Health exhibition in Dubai. These included enterprises such as Aerogen, AceTech, Fleming Medical, CF Pharma Ireland Ltd, HealthSectorTalent, and HiberGene Diagnostics Ltd. The Irish medtech

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New €90m Fund for Irish Start-Ups Launched

By Ryan Harmon 10 February 2022

The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar TD and the Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe TD have launched a new €90m fund for Irish start-ups at Trinity College Dublin’s Tangent Ideas Workspace for student entrepreneurs. By investing in several underlying venture funds, the Irish Innovation Seed Fund Programme will provide vital […]

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Jim Woulfe and Lucinda Woods Appointed to the Board of Enterprise Ireland

By Ryan Harmon 25 January 2022

Former Dairygold CEO Jim Woulfe has been appointed to the board of Enterprise Ireland alongside financial strategist Lucinda Woods. Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar announced the appointment. It follows the publication this week of Enterprise Ireland’s results for 2021 which shows that companies supported by the State body

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Irish Firms Urged to Boost Growth by Having a Strategy for Digitalisation

By Ryan Harmon 24 January 2022

Digitalisation has risen to the top of the agenda for many Irish companies as they look forward to a post-pandemic world. Conor O’Donovan, Enterprise Ireland head of global marketing, corporate communications and digital, says, “it’s fundamentally a competitiveness issue.” “OECD research shows that adoption of digital technologies leads to higher levels of

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Record of Job Creation by Enterprise Ireland Companies in 2021

By Ryan Harmon 12 January 2022

The number of employees employed by Enterprise Ireland (EI) backed firms rose by 11,911 last year, despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. It is the highest job gain recorded by clients of a state agency in a single year. 207,894 people now work for companies assisted by EI, whose mission is the development and […]

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High Potential Dublin Start-Ups

By Ryan Harmon 8 December 2021

Ireland’s capital remains one of the leading European tech cities, just behind London and Paris. So it’s encouraging that the latest Financial Times’ Tech Cities of the Future rankings described Dublin as a “thriving hotspot for start-ups”, and Enterprise Ireland’s support structures for early-stage entrepreneurs play a huge part in the city scoring highly.

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Enterprise Ireland Trade Visit to Liverpool

By Ryan Harmon 7 December 2021

Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, Robert Troy, led a one-day trade visit to Liverpool. The visit, organised by Enterprise Ireland, will further strengthen Ireland’s relationship with the North West of England and in particular, Liverpool City Region which is home to the UK base of a growing number of Irish […]

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New Toolkit for Employers to Help Improve Gender Balance

By Ryan Harmon 30 November 2021

A new online toolkit for employers aims to help companies improve their gender balance, which can attract talent and boost business performance. Research has continually shown that diverse teams outperform non-diverse teams financially, while other reports have suggested that having women at C-suite level can make businesses more profitable. However, there continues to be

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€500,000 Funding for 18 Successful Regional Enterprise Projects

By Ryan Harmon 25 November 2021

Ministers of State with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Robert Troy TD and Damien English TD have announced the successful projects under the government’s Regional Enterprise Transition Scheme (RETS) Feasibility Funding. The funding, totalling €548,250, will see 18 feasibility studies carried out in the coming months across a range of projects

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Cork-Based Starcircle to Create 100 New Jobs

By Ryan Harmon 24 November 2021

Cork-based recruitment technology company Starcircle plans to create 100 new jobs to facilitate further expansion into its key market of the US. The company uses technology and data to provide its clients with a different approach to sourcing diverse talent. It has offices in the US and Asia in addition to its Cork headquarters. Most […]

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Galway Medtech Startup Crowned Ireland’s Most Exciting Innovators

By Ryan Harmon 22 November 2021

Galway based medtech startup company XTremedy Medical has been named one of the most exciting new innovators to watch in Ireland. Xtremedy Medical took home the ‘One to Watch’ Award at Enterprise Ireland’s Big Ideas 2021 showcase, fending off eleven other competitors in cutting edge fields. The Big Ideas showcase saw investor-ready start-up companies to […]

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Tánaiste Announces €6.4m Capital Investment in Equipment for Industry Research

By Ryan Harmon 3 November 2021

The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar TD, has announced the successful applicants of the Capital Equipment Fund administered by Enterprise Ireland through the Technology Gateway and Technology Centre Capital programme for investment in equipment for industry research. 32 successful projects from across the third-level sector have

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Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland Trade and Investment Visit to North America

By Ryan Harmon 2 November 2021

Robert Troy T.D., Minister for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, will commence a five-day trade and investment visit to North America, including Canada and the United States and covering Toronto, Montréal, Boston and New York. The trade visit, organised by Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland, aims to boost trade collaboration and support an accelerated […]

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Manufacturing Boost for North West as LYIT Showcase Revolutionary Scanning Technology

By Ryan Harmon 27 October 2021

The WiSAR Technology Gateway, at LYIT, has unveiled a new €170,000 state of the art, revolutionary scanning technology. The 8-axis portable CMM (coordinate measuring machine) arm is equipped with an ultra-high precision scanner and related software, following a successful submission to last year’s Enterprise Ireland, Capital Equipment Fund. The advanced technology will see

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How Ireland Can Use the Benefit of Hindsight to be a Global Leader

By Ryan Harmon 21 October 2021

When world-leading tech firms were deliberating where to post their European headquarters, Ireland moved quickly to make the Emerald Isle the most attractive choice. When it comes to e-scooters, however, Ireland’s approach of taking its time before legalising appears the smarter play. This means that Ireland can use the benefit of hindsight to be a […]

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Tánaiste to Lead Enterprise Ireland & IDA Trade Mission to UK, France and Germany

By Ryan Harmon 6 September 2021

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar will lead Enterprise Ireland’s and IDA Ireland’s trade mission to the UK, France and Germany, commencing Monday, 6th September. The three-day trade mission, visiting London, Paris and Berlin, will support the accelerated export-led recovery of Irish businesses in the UK and Eurozone, Ireland’s

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Enterprise Ireland and Tourism Ireland Collaborate with QVC to Showcase Irish Design to US Audiences

By Ryan Harmon 1 September 2021

Enterprise Ireland and Tourism Ireland are collaborating with QVC, a world leader in multiplatform video commerce, on three live ‘Made in Ireland’ shows that will reach millions of US customers across QVC’s TV broadcasts, streaming service, mobile apps, social pages, and website in the US. The shows will deliver an important platform and selling opportunity […]

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Irish exports steadied at €25.48bn in 2020 despite Covid-19 and Brexit challenges

By Jack Mullen 23 June 2021

Exporters anticipate boost of up to 8% by end of 2021 as global markets reopen Enterprise Ireland approved €198m in Covid-19 funding to more than 1600 companies, including Sustaining Enterprise funding of €181m, protecting more than 27,500 jobs Enterprise Ireland, the state agency responsible for helping Irish companies start, grow and scale in international markets, […]

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Enterprise Ireland “Ireland is Number 1 in Europe for AI”

By Jack Mullen 31 May 2021

A new survey of EU Member states has found that Ireland has the highest share of enterprises in Europe using artificial intelligence. The report, which was published by Eurostat in April 2021, is just the latest indicator of the strength of Ireland’s thriving deep-tech sector, of which artificial intelligence is just one strand. A number […]

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Enterprise Ireland encourages companies to start planning for a green future now

By Jack Mullen 26 May 2021

Irish manufacturing and exporting companies have an important role to play in reducing emissions and building a more sustainable future and Enterprise Ireland has a range of green supports to help them. Recently launched by the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar, and the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications and […]