FEATURE ARTICLE
Using 3D digital modelling is blueprint for building success
 

Sunday Independent: Today's construction sector is undergoing a digital transition, particularly evident with the increasing adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM).


Competitve Start Fund 2017

Tom Early from High Potential Start-ups, outlines how to make your Competitive Start Fund application stand out. Applications open for the €750,000 fund on 23rd January.

Make your Competitive Start Fund application stand out


INDUSTRY NEWS
Cyber-security firm plans expansion after opening €1.5m Cork centre
Irish Examiner
 

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney TD visited Smarttech247’s state-of-the-art facility at its headquarters in Cork, and saw first-hand how the firm’s staff are at the cutting-edge of cyber-security.


Leading Irish artificial intelligence startup wins €1.5m in EU funding
Irish Independent
 

SoapBox Labs has won €1.5m from the Horizon 2020 SME Instrument, taking its financial backing to over €3m.


Irish software firm Solgari raises €4.5m for product development
Irish Times
 

Solgari, an Irish software firm that provides integrated communications through a cloud-based platform, has raised €4.5 million in a new funding round with investors, including Enterprise Ireland.


More jobs and pay hikes expected in 2018
Breaking News
 

More workers will be in full-time jobs by the end of the year, according to new research from Morgan McKinley.


Women founders still in minority across Ireland’s rising tech sectors
Silicon Republic
 

New research from TechIreland shows that Irish women founders are still in the minority across core tech sectors in Ireland.


Linked Finance eyes profitability as revenue and lending levels jump
Irish Times
 

Linked Finance, the peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform which has signed over 1,200 loans for Irish businesses, has said it is on track to be profitable this year.


Irish tech VC fund to get cash boost as partner lists in London
Irish Times
 

An investment company linked to Irish venture capital fund Suir Valley Ventures will raise about €3.75 million by offering its shares on the London Stock Exchange.


Ireland’s tech sectors to watch in 2018
Silicon Republic
 

Ireland’s indigenous tech industry has its finger on the pulse of the most promising fields to keep an eye on in 2018.


Over half of small firms already hit by Brexit fallout
Sunday Independent
 

More than half of all Irish small businesses have already suffered a negative impact from Britain's decision to leave the EU, a new survey has revealed.


Big drive by Irish firm to shake up parking in Europe
Irish Examiner
 

With technology and a new approach to making better use of unused spaces, Dublin start-up, Parkpnp is aiming to shake up the parking industry in Europe.


Ones to watch: Circit
Business & Finance
 

Circit has fundamentally changed the way audit confirmation requests are made, while eliminating many of the fraud risks associated with the traditional process.


Multi-million euro projects for Dolmen Design
Today FM
 

On this week's Sunday Business Show, Conall O Móráin was joined by award-winning Irish product design and innovation consultancy, Dolmen.


Irish companies face the challenge of Brexit
Le Monde
 

With Ireland’s economy returned to solid growth, Irish SMEs accelerate their market diversification focus in the face of Brexit.


Researchers kick off NDRC’s 2018 Pre-Commercialisation Programme
Silicon Republic
 

The new NDRC programme is all about connecting research innovators with the business community.


20 of Europe’s most innovative hardware and IoT start-ups to watch in 2018
Silicon Republic
 

Silicon Republic lists 20 of the most innovative and diverse IoT start-ups from across Europe ready to shake up the world.


UPCOMING EVENTS
25 Jan 2018: Customer Value Proposition workshop, Dublin
26 Jan 2018: Brexit Scenario Planning, Dublin
8 Feb 2018: Policy Forum for Ireland, Dublin
8 Feb 2018: North-East Lean Network event, Monaghan