FEATURE ARTICLE
Join Singapore dots for direct line to new Asian markets
 
Sunday Independent: Singapore shares many parallels with our own little green dot in the North Atlantic. Pro-enterprise incentives and policies have stimulated a highly entrepreneurial, innovation-led economy.
INDUSTRY NEWS
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s an aviation accelerator in Shannon
Silicon Republic
 

A new start-up accelerator programme targeting the aviation and the aerospace ecosystem in Ireland has been created in Shannon. Propeller Shannon was launched today as the world of niche, targeted accelerators hit new heights.


New financing platform aims to support the construction of 250 homes with €60m of loans
Irish Independent
 
Initiative Ireland is aiming to finance €60m in construction loans to fund 250 family homes. It intends to launch Ireland's first syndicated property finance platform in September to raise cash from investors, or members, and lend it on to builders.
Demand for Space@Dublin BIC is high - but what makes this co-working hub different?
Irish Independent
 
For over 25 years, Dublin BIC has been helping develop investor-ready companies and providing high potential start-ups access to funding, combining EU and Government funding via Enterprise Ireland and funding through private and angel investors.
New system to ease staffing crisis in the healthcare sector
Irish Times
 
CliniShift uses an app and an online tool to match available shifts with a participating hospital’s permanent clinical staff database.
New MatchDay app lets sports fans play along in real time
Irish Times
 
MatchDay's app creates a valuable channel for advertisers to reach sports viewers and has received funding of €120,000 to date, including €65,000 in competitive start funding from Enterprise Ireland.

Radical wins for Irish ad agency
BizPlus
 
Award win for Tech/Life Ireland campaign, a concept developed by Enterprise Ireland and the IDA  with the objective of positioning Ireland as an ideal location for top tech talent. 
‘Being an entrepreneur is a calling, not a job’
Silicon Republic
 
John O’Connell runs Digital-edge.ie, which provides digital transformation expertise and scaling support for online businesses and early-stage companies.
Highlights from Big Ideas 2017
Watch the highlights from Enterprise Ireland's Big Ideas 2017 which took place in June at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, featuring MC Matt Cooper, Keynote Speaker Mark Pollock, Robotics expert Conor McGinn and Big Ideas start-up companies.

 

Enterprise Ireland's Big Ideas 2017 - Event Highlights


Brexit SME Scorecard
 
The Enterprise Ireland Brexit SME Scorecard is a free planning tool for Irish exporters to the UK, designed to help you assess your business readiness across six key areas.
Be Prepared Grant
 
Up to €5,000 is available for Enterprise Ireland client companies with the Be Prepared Grant, designed to help SMEs develop an action plan.
Export Industry Awards 2017

The Export Industry Awards recognise the remarkable achievements of companies working in the export industry. The High Potential Exporter Award category is open to Enterprise Ireland client companies only - enter now! 


UPCOMING EVENTS
26th July 2017: Cartier Women's Initiative Awards 2018 briefing session, Dublin