FEATURE ARTICLE
Enterprise Ireland's Eurozone Summit 2019

Untapped business opportunities within the Eurozone were highlighted at Enterprise Ireland’s Eurozone Summit last week. 

 

Enterprise Ireland's Eurozone Summit


Enterprise Ireland companies secure MWC19 deals

RTÉ: A total of 22 Enterprise Ireland clients are showcasing at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week, representing Ireland's strength in emerging technologies. 

 


Sunday Business Post top 100

Don't miss the Sunday Business Post's Hot 100 Start-Ups featuring some of Ireland's brightest entrepreneurs and innovations.

 


Prepare for Brexit - supports available

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

 


INDUSTRY NEWS
'Infinite' opportunities for Irish companies in Europe
RTE Online
 

Speaking at the Eurozone Summit, Herman Van Rompuy said that regulatory certainty and standards provided by EU frameworks continue to facilitate trade and help businesses to sell into a wide range of markets. 


€760 million Raised by NovaUCD Supported Companies over the Last 15 years

Companies currently employ over 1,040 staff and have an annual turnover in excess of €113 million.

 

 


Irish companies out in force at Mobile World Congress
Irish Times
 

Some 22 Enterprise Ireland client companies are showcasing at the event, the largest annual global gathering for the mobile industry.


A 'no deal' scenario
RTÉ Radio 1 - The Business
 

Enterprise Ireland's Brexit Unit Manager Jonathan McMillan and Liz Fulham, CEO of SalesOptimize, were among guests discussing a no deal scenario on 'The Business'. 


Africa looks to unique culture of Irish higher education
Sunday Independent
 

The past year has been one of the most successful ever for attracting Nigerian students to Ireland. For the 2018/19 intake, there were over 800 student visas approved from Nigeria - up from 150 a year ago.


Distillery chief finds perfect match
Sunday Independent
 

Drumshanbo in Co Leitrim was selected by drinks industry veteran Pat Rigney as the home for The Shed Distillery back in 2013 for personal as well as business reasons, and there's a touch of romance to the tale.


Tech centres bridging the gap between research and industry
Irish Times
 

For the past five years Irish-based companies have benefited from market-focused strategic research and development carried out by a network of technology centres jointly sponsored by Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland.


Irish tech companies get set for Mobile World Congress
Irish Times
 

Foldable phones and 5G will be among the key talking points at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week, the largest annual global gathering for the mobile industry.


Voxgig ready for the main event
Irish Examiner
 

Waterford start-up Voxgig is preparing for a US release of event management software that informs companies of the effectiveness of their participation at a conference.


Financial management and Brexit
 

As the UK is Ireland’s largest trading partner, many Irish companies are at significant risk of negative impacts from Brexit.


Wellola aims to raise €100,000 via Spark Crowdfunding campaign
Silicon Republic
 

Wellola, a business-to-business communications portal focused on mental healthcare, is in the process of raising €100,000 as part of a campaign on Dublin equity platform Spark Crowdfunding.


Ludgate digital hub to set up second centre and academy in West Cork
Irish Examiner
 

The country’s first rural digital hub, the Ludgate, in Skibbereen, is to open a second centre in West Cork and establish an “academy” to teach other communities how to set up similar initiatives.


Enterprise Ireland's Market Research Centre
 

Get access to global market intelligence drawn from the world’s leading market research companies - Enterprise Ireland client companies can check out the latest blog on the Vitamins and Dietary Supplements market.


Wedding Wallet keeps brides and grooms in financial bliss
Silicon Republic
 

“Wedding Wallet is a financial management platform, a first of its kind within the wedding industry that takes all elements of organising and paying for a wedding online,” said Wedding Wallet co-founder Justin Kearns.


Irish Company Building Augmented Reality for Samsung
Irish Tech News
 

Irish company VRAI has developed an augmented reality (AR) app for Samsung UK & Ireland as part of the launch of their new Galaxy S10 phone range.


Response to Brexit, Increase in Irish Trade Missions
Irish Tech News
 

Enterprise Ireland published its international trade mission and events schedule for 2019 - 207 events are scheduled in Ireland and overseas, including 73 international trade visits.


Enterprise Ireland sponsors 'Strictly Business'
RTÉ 1

Sonya Lennon advises Monaghan couple Seamus and Siobhan McMahon on how they can maximise their Brehon Brewhouse experience in Episode 4 of 'Strictly Business', 7.30pm, Wednesday on RTÉ 1, sponsored by Enterprise Ireland.

 

Enterprise Ireland sponsors 'Strictly Business'


Strong job growth for Geoscience Ireland companies
Geoscience Ireland
 

More than 250 jobs were created in the geoscience sector in 2018 according to a new survey announced by Minister Seán Canney TD.    


LEO supported jobs increase
Irish Independent
 

The Local Enterprise Office (LEO) 2018 jobs figures, were announced last week at County Hall in Swords and revealed that 36,666 people are employed by 7,164 LEO supported companies.


UPCOMING EVENTS
26 Feb 2019: Essentials of Exporting, Galway
27 Feb 2019: Brexit Advisory Clinic, Cork
27 Feb 2019: Agile Innovation Supports Event, Tullamore
5 March 2019: Brexit Advisory Clinic, Letterkenny
6 March 2019: Customs Trading with a Third Country, Webinar
7 March 2019: Exporter Development Workshop, Cork
13 March 2019: Managing Currency Risk, Webinar
14 March 2019: Brexit Advisory Clinic, Dublin
14 March 2019: Essentials of Exporting, Monaghan
20 March 2019: Brexit Advisory Clinic, Portlaoise
20 March 2019: Agile Innovation Supports Event, Athlone
27 March 2019: Brexit and Managing the Working Capital Challenge, Webinar
2 May 2019: Exporter Development Workshop, Monaghan
22 May 2019: Enterprise Excellence Ireland, Dublin
IRISH ADVANTAGE
Irish workers ranked as most productive in the world
 

Irish workers were ranked the most productive in the world by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). For every hour that an Irish person works, they add $99.50 (€88) to the GDP of the economy, according to the latest OECD findings.


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
Diversity key to blockchain success
 

Some of the most senior figures in Irish blockchain are succeeding, not despite moving from a tech background but because of it, delegates at the Blockchain for Finance Conference heard.


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.