Irish business Asavie had innovation to match their ambition - they just needed to form a partnership with someone that could bring both to another level. Enterprise Ireland knew the potential of the Internet of Things, so provided them with the investment they needed for growth.
Listen out this week for Enterprise Ireland's #GlobalAmbition media campaign, including radio ads on RTE Radio 1, Newstalk 106-18FM, Galway Bay FM and WLR FM.
Sunday Independent: As high-technology products and services now account for over 40 per cent of overseas sales, research is turning into a profitable business. Investors, researchers and the next wave of Irish innovators will gather in Dublin for the upcoming Big Ideas event on 28th November.
Exporters should continue to diversify into other markets rather than waiting for the outcome of Britain's exit negotiations with the EU - Enterprise Ireland CEO Julie Sinnamon speaking at this morning's Irish Times Brexit Summit in Dublin.
Kinesis Health Technologies has raised €600,000 in funding to develop technology to prevent elderly people from falling by utilising body-worn sensors. These sensors can also be used by those suffering from neurological disorders.
Research and Innovation in Ireland is among the highest in Europe, second only to Sweden. Continued investment in research and development over the past few years has put the country in a strong position according to Enterprise Ireland’s Gearoid Mooney.
Paul Price, founder of Big Red Button, came up with his safety app after his son was attacked on a night out. The smartphone app is activated with a single tap and the call, which also gives the person’s exact location, goes straight to the support team.
The ability to capture data analytics and use this information to improve your business has become a necessity for success. Dublin-based data analytics firm, Presidion, plans to continue to grow its Irish and UK operations while also exploring opportunities in the US.
Angel investor Gianni Matera has already invested €900,000 in six Irish-start-ups and plans to bring this figure to €4m by 2020. Matera founded Growing Capital to enable his investment in Irish start-ups.
Hurry boy, it's waiting there for you - Africa #GlobalAmbition
Finding the right channel and right partner should be your priority when doing business in Africa according to Enterprise Ireland's Market Advisor Natasha Siniscalchi.
Over 300 Irish companies are exporting to the Middle East in sectors such as Healthcare, Education, Digital Technologies, Aviation, Food, Tourism and Construction. Enterprise Ireland offices in Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Qatar can help exporters open and develop markets in the region.
Reminder: The Competitive Feasibility Fund for the Mid-West Region (Clare, Limerick, Tipperary and Kerry) closes tomorrow, Tuesday 8th November at 3pm.
