Sunday Independent: In a few short years, Ireland has become the fourth-largest exporter of financial services in the world. Enterprise Ireland has played a big part in this.
EnteraSense, a Galway-based medical technology start-up has secured €3.5 million in funding through a combination of private seed investment and an EU Horizon 2020 grant.
Companies in Kerry’s science, technology and engineering sectors expect to add over 180 new jobs this year, with positive indications for similar growth in 2020.
A look back at the performance of Irish businesses - Enterprise Ireland invested €31m in Irish start-ups in 2017 and supported a total of 181 start-up companies.
The Halo Business Angel Network (HBAN), a joint initiative of InterTradeIreland and Enterprise Ireland, is looking to convince more investors to join its programme and in doing so, make an additional €15 million in funds available for fledgling companies.
As aspiring female entrepreneurs find the pathway to success, they are also supporting and inspiring each other along the way, through mentoring and knowledge sharing initiatives such as Going for Growth and ACORNS.
The Market Discovery Fund is designed to help companies meet the key challenges of market research, helping businesses take their first steps into new markets.
Areas where Irish companies are leading the way in agricultural manufacturing solutions include mixing and feeding, grass management, dairy, water management and general farm machinery.
Enterprise Ireland client companies can increase their exposure to overseas businesses and can avail of several marketing opportunities through the #IrishAdvantage campaign. Find out how you can register your business here: