FEATURE ARTICLE
Beotanics builds new R&D centre
Business Plus
 

Crop producer Beotanics is investing €1m in a new research and development centre at its offices in Stoneyford, Co Kilkenny. 


Ireland’s innovation advantage
Sunday Independent
 

Irish companies are currently achieving international sales at record levels. They are doing so by driving innovation and creating a competitive edge.


Prepare for Brexit - supports available

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

 


INDUSTRY NEWS
The ex-car mechanic tackling the problem of superbug resistance
Irish Times
 

A novel surface coating developed by Irish start-up, Mica NanoTech, could be the answer to the growing worldwide problem of superbug resistance. 


AVeta Medical to offer new ‘safe and affordable’ treatment for vaginal atrophy
Irish Times
 

Vaginal atrophy is a debilitating condition affecting millions of women worldwide. The menopause is one of its main causes but it can also be triggered by medication and other health-related events.


Enterprise Ireland's Currency Impact Calculator

For Irish companies exporting to the UK, movements in the sterling/euro exchange rate impacts on your business and its profitability. Use Enterprise Ireland's Currency Impact Calculator to assess your level of foreign exchange risk.


Showcasing the agritech advantage
Irish Times
 
Irish agritech companies will have an opportunity to compete for the €15,000 top prize at the Enterprise Ireland Innovation Arena and Awards at the National Ploughing Championships, which will take place in Co Carlow, from September 17th-19th next.

Three international commissions for ICS Furniture
 

Leitrim-based church furniture manufacturing company ICS Furniture has secured 3 international furniture commissions adding to their already impressive portfolio of over 3,500 projects.


Hidramed applies a sensitive touch to dressing wounds
Silicon Republic
 

Hidramed Solutions has developed an intuitive and easy-to-use wound dressing system for people living with chronic wounds, in particular people living with a debilitating skin disease called hidradenitis suppurativa (HS).


The continuing evolution of data analytics
 

When exposed to analytics, the data collected allows a business to gain insights, which will help differentiate themselves from competitors. Read the latest blog from Enterprise Ireland's Market Research Centre on data analytics.


Dublin start-up Travacoin wants to use blockchain to simplify airlines' refund payouts
Fora
 

Travacoin is a system for paying out refunds and compensation to travellers in the form of crypto tokens using blockchain technology to transfer funds quicker between parties.


UPCOMING EVENTS
30 April 2019: Closing date for applications for Go Global 4 Growth Programme
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
30 May 2019: Agile Innovation Event, Sligo
30 May 2019: Business Planning Alumni Event, Kildare
IRISH ADVANTAGE
Critical success factors in agritech – opportunity for Big Data Analytics
 

Technology is making major inroads into the agricultural and nutrition industry. The number of companies offering agritech solutions is on the up and up, driven by innovation as well as a growing need to deal with the challenges facing agriculture.


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
How to manage US banking, employees and legal fees
 

Two challenges that Irish companies sometimes experience when preparing to export to the United States for the first time involve banking and employment.


Enterprise Ireland's Operational Excellence Offer #GlobalAmbition

Given our small and open economy, the need to drive competitiveness has never been more urgent. Now with our Operational Excellence Offer you can access our range of competitiveness supports with a one stop shop application and assessment.