FEATURE ARTICLE
Latest €750,000 Competitive Start Fund will back up to 15 start-ups
Silicon Republic
 

Silicon Republic: A new Enterprise Ireland Competitive Start Fund (CSF) aimed at all sectors has been launched by Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation Heather Humphreys, TD.


Irish paytech firms cash in on disruption
 

Sunday Independent: The global payments industry is undergoing unprecedented transformation, driven by rising technology adoption and changing consumer expectations.


Prepare for Brexit - supports available

The full list of Brexit supports is now included in our Brexit brochure available to download here:

 


INDUSTRY NEWS
Enterprise Ireland’s Jonathan McMillan on how companies need to prepare for Brexit
RTE Radio One
 

"The number one enquiry we're getting is on the movement of goods" - Enterprise Ireland’s Brexit Unit Manager Jonathan McMillan speaks to RTE News At One on how companies need to take action. 


How are Irish companies preparing for Brexit?
RTE Online
 

It is not too late for Irish companies to take actions to prepare for Britain leaving the European Union. There are simple steps that can be followed in order for Irish firms to get Brexit ready.


Orreco partners with Kinduct on projects to help elite athletes
Irish Times
 

Irish sports tech company Orreco has joined forces with North American athlete management system Kinduct to develop products aimed at elite sports organisations, leagues, teams and athletes.


Theya Healthcare secures €665,000 funding
Irish Times
 

A clothes maker for the healthcare sector has secured €665,000 in funding, facilitating its expansion into the US market.


Legal tech company Brightflag raises €7m in new funding round
Irish Times
 
Irish artificial intelligence analytics start-up Brightflag has raised more than €7 million in a new funding round.

EDPAC International creates 50 jobs at Cork manufacturing plant
Silicon Republic
 

Manufacturer EDPAC International announced 50 new jobs at the opening of its newly extended manufacturing plant in Carrigaline, Co Cork.


How Enterprise Ireland clients can access high value market research reports
 

Enterprise Ireland’s Market Research Centre is a valuable resource as it opens the door for client companies to access world class authoritative research databases. As an Enterprise Ireland client you have high value reports available at your fingertips. 


Wia reveals its first hardware product, Dot One
Silicon Republic
 

Dublin internet of things (IoT) player Wia has introduced its first hardware product, the Dot One, which is designed as an entry-level piece of kit for kids and makers.


DCU forms life sciences R&D partnership with HealthBeacon
Silicon Republic
 

Dublin City University (DCU) has forged an innovation partnership with rapidly growing medtech player HealthBeacon to accelerate cutting-edge innovation in healthcare.


Applications open for the Innovation Arena at the National Ploughing Championships 2019

Irish agri companies are invited to apply to showcase their products and innovations at the Innovation Arena from the 17th - 19th September at the National Ploughing Championships in Ballintrane, Feenagh, Co. Carlow.

 


Med in Ireland 2019 – Opportunities for Medtech & Healthcare companies

Enterprise Ireland's largest medical technologies inward buyer event returns to Dublin's RDS on 10th October 2019. Registration is now open and closes on 15th April.

 


UPCOMING EVENTS
09 April 2019: Go Global 4 Growth Information Session, Dublin
10 April 2019: IgniteX Dublin Tech Summit
18 April 2019: Competitive Start Fund Workshop, Cork
30 April 2019: Design for Business Advantage Networking Morning, Dublin
01 May 2019: Agile Innovation Event, Portlaoise
02 May 2019: Exporter Development Workshop, Monaghan
22 May 2019: Enterprise Excellence Ireland, Dublin
IRISH ADVANTAGE
Irish creative animation studios growing in global popularity
 

It’s often said that Ireland is a nation of storytellers. As digital technology has advanced in recent years, Irish animators have become adept at creating unique IP for TV, film, games, mobile and VR/AR applications. 


Get your business promoted internationally #IrishAdvantage

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.

 


GLOBAL AMBITION
Silicon Savannah beckons for exporters keen to capitalise on East Africa growth
 

Lisa Kallback, a trade representative for Kenya at Enterprise Ireland, describes exciting opportunities heating up for Irish exporters in East Africa.


Enterprise Ireland's Market Discovery Fund #GlobalAmbition

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.