FEATURE ARTICLE
US agritech: a new frontier for Irish exporters
 

Sunday Independent: Disruptive digital technologies are opening up a new frontier of possibilities for Irish companies in the North American agricultural market, particularly across the Midwestern states. Of the top ten US states with the highest number of farms, six are located in the Midwest.


The new Operational Excellence Offer


INDUSTRY NEWS
E+I Engineering announces 90 new jobs at Donegal plant
RTE
 

Ninety new jobs have been announced at E+I Engineering in Burnfoot, Co Donegal. The company is investing €9.5 million in an expansion of its Donegal plant with the support of Enterprise Ireland.


Medtech firms set for New York healthcare deals
Sunday Times
 

New York's largest health provider is set to complete deals with three Irish medtech start-ups, initially worth more than €500,000.


Richard Bruton on five-day education trip in Indonesia
Irish Examiner
 

The Education Minister is travelling to Indonesia today to lead a five-day Enterprise Ireland education mission. He will take part in a number of strategic meetings, aimed at improving educational co-operation between Ireland, Malaysia and Indonesia.


Irish Company announces €2m European Space Agency (ESA) contract
Business World
 

Irish company Arralis today announced a €2 million euro contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) for a new electronically steerable Ka band antenna.


Frontend makes sense of the digital healthcare revolution #IrishAdvantage
 

Cloud computing, big data, the internet of things (IoT) and the near-total individual ownership of smartphones has created an almost perfect driver for rapid advances in the way patients will be treated in the future. It is, in simple terms, a revolution.


Cubic Telecom launches next-generation global IoT Platform
Irish Tech News
 

Cubic Telecom, a leading connectivity technology enabler, announced the launch of its next-generation platform, the Global Connectivity Management Platform at Mobile World Congress Americas last week.


Waterford couple turn virtual reality into real-world success
Irish Times
 

Expansion has sneaked up on the Waterford couple, who brought Immersive VR Education public earlier this year. Their vision is to bring their platform, allowing virtual training and education, to a global audience.


Virtual island helps kids to cope
Breaking News
 

With an interactive virtual online world called Desty Island, Mayo technology and training start-up Education Desty aims to help young children learn to cope with their feelings and develop emotional resilience.


Eight Irish start-ups given a taste of success in Coca-Cola mentorship initiative
Irish Independent
 

Eight Irish entrepreneurs have been chosen to receive a business masterclass from Coca-Cola and Enterprise Ireland after being selected for the 2018 Thrive Project.


Cora Systems projects huge revenue growth based on ‘revolutionary’ software
Irish Times
 

Leitrim-based technology company Cora Systems is forecasting a surge in revenues over the next four years on the back of a new project management software product it is launching this week.


Irish Times Innovation Awards: Finalists named
Irish Times
 

After sorting through this year’s applications, 85 entrants qualified to enter this year’s awards judging process, across five categories. The innovations were then scored across a range of criteria, including proven originality, market/user impact, project management and the potential for sustainability.


Dublin start-up secures spot in Berlin Accelerator
Business Plus
 

Dublin-based software company BeeInstant is one of 10 start-ups from around the world chosen this week to participate in the SAP.io Foundry start-up programme in Berlin.


Hanley Energy’s path to powering giants of the internet #GlobalAmbition
 

Innovative solutions and a partnership approach have been central to the success of Hanley Energy, a global innovator in energy and power management delivery.


Tweet-Eye speeds up selling via social media
Silicon Republic
 

Tweet-Eye is a digital marketing tool that helps microbusinesses increase their customer leads. The system automates research and scheduling of posts across multiple platforms and provides integration and support for online sellers on platforms such as eBay and Etsy.


Online accounting firm Big Red Cloud targets Malta and Cyprus expansion
Sunday Times
 

Accounting software company Big Red Cloud has identified Malta and Cyprus as its main new markets to expand into after Brexit.


Customs: Trading with a Third Country
 

Irish goods exporters and importers are being advised to expect delays at ports, whatever form of Brexit the British government negotiates, be that soft, hard, or no-deal.


Enterprise Ireland Commercialisation Fund Network Event

On September 5th, the inaugural Enterprise Ireland Commercialisation Fund Network Event took place in NDRC. The event comprised of the 13 winners from the first call of The Commercialisation Fund 2018, the event saw these selected winners participate in a short workshop followed by a presentation of certificates. A series of networking events are planned for 2018/2019.

 


UPCOMING EVENTS
3 Sept - 2 Oct: 30 Tech Events in 30 Days, Dublin
18 - 20 Sept 2018: Innovation Arena at The National Ploughing Championships, Offaly
20 Sept 2018: Competitive Start Fund Application Support Workshop, Waterford
25 Sept 2018: Competitive Start Fund application support day, Dublin
25 Sept 2018: Excel at Growth - Business Planning, Galway
26 Sept 2018: Excel at Growth - Business Planning, Dublin
26 Sept 2018: Competitive Start Fund application support day, Cork
26 & 27 Sept 2018: Medical Technology Ireland 2018, Galway Racecourse
27 Sept 2018: Agile Innovation Supports Event, Wexford
2 & 3 Oct 2018: Substation Safety Conference and Expo 2018, Dublin
3 Oct 2018: SBIR briefing for Challenge Seeking Smart Solutions for Fire Safety and Universal Access in Historical Buildings, Limerick
3 Oct 2018: Arab-Irish Business Forum 2018, Dublin
19 Oct 2018: Closing date for applications for SFA National Small Business Awards
23 Oct 2018: Meet the Buyer Social Housing Bundle 2, Cork
16 Nov 2018: Export Industry Awards, Dublin