FEATURE ARTICLE
€750,000 Competitive Start Fund now open

The Competitive Start Fund enabled Ian Nolan to complete the initial builds of the Brightflag platform. CEO and founder, Ian Nolan outlines his top tips for applying for the fund.

 

 


Trailblazing firms can cash in on €80bn EU grant scheme
 

Sunday Independent: There are areas of innovation we excel at in Ireland and results that prove it. At 13pc, Ireland has one of the highest success rates for the Horizon 2020 SME Instrument in Europe, compared to the EU average of 6pc. 


INDUSTRY NEWS
Ireland bridges the Gulf with game-changer for businesses
Irish Independent
 

New business opportunities are set to open up to the Gulf region - already the second-most important long-haul market after North America out of Ireland - following a key decision by the Irish authorities.


Neuromod hires research expert in move to bring tinnitus device to market
Irish Times
 

Irish medtech start-up Neuromod has hired a top global researcher as it looks to commercialise a device to help patients suffering with tinnitus – a chronic and, at times, debilitating ringing, clicking or buzzing in the ears.


Cork IoT start-up secures €20m in lucrative European contracts
Silicon Republic
 

Irish internet of things start-up Over-C is planning to make a major splash in Europe with the signing of two partnerships with major Dutch firms.


Sunshine without light brightens Ceramicx business
Irish Examiner
 

West Cork manufacturer Ceramicx has got 2018 off to a good start by opening an extension which has doubled the size of its facility to 44,000sq ft, and by picking up a Project Exemplar award from InterTradeIreland.


Showcase 21st-24th January, 2018 - RDS, Dublin
RTE Nationwide
 

Over 5000 Irish and international buyers arrived at Showcase 2018 last week - RTE's Nationwide team was there to soak up the best of Irish design and craft which will be on sale around the world in the coming year.


40% of Brexit Loan Scheme monies available to food businesses
Irish Farmers Journal
 

The scheme will provide affordable flexible working capital financing to Irish SMEs and mid-caps that are either currently impacted by Brexit, or who will be in the coming period.


20 of Europe’s super AI, SaaS and enterprise start-ups
Silicon Republic
 

As Europe excels at deep tech, we highlight 20 start-ups to watch in 2018 in the areas of AI, enterprise and SaaS technology.


Major US investment for Dundalk company revealed
Irish Independent
 

Co founder and chief executive Shane Brett said that the funding from tech investors COSIMO Ventures is a major boost for the company which has its headquarters in the Regional Development Centre on the DkIT campus.


Start-up diary: the dos and don'ts of getting a grant for your business
Irish Independent
 

Getting state funding for your company can be frustrating. In the latest instalment of his startup diary, Metsitaba founder Richard Rodger shares the things he has learned from the world of applying for grant aid.


HBAN in new partnership with New York-based Digital Irish Angels
RTE
 

The Halo Business Angel Network has announced its first overseas partnership with the New York-based Digital Irish Angels (DIA) Syndicate. 


Lightly Technologies in spotlight with William Fry entrepreneur award
Silicon Republic
 

William Fry hosted the final of the Lead Entrepreneur Award 2017, crowning Matt Hanbury from Lightly Technologies winner of the €3,000 prize.


Selling to Government Breakfast Briefing
 

This is the first of a series of breakfast workshops to demystify, educate and engage businesses on the island around public procurement, a market worth in the region of €12bn per annum.


Successful EU COSME application for Geothermal Study
Geoscience Ireland
 

Geoscience Ireland has announced the commencement of the Geo-Energy for the 21st Century' project which aims to enhance European geo-energy SMEs performance and competitiveness, in all industries which utilise subsurface energy.


Showcase 2018

Enterprise Ireland clients at Showcase - Ireland’s Creative Expo 2018

 


UPCOMING EVENTS
31 Jan 2018: Selling to Government Breakfast Briefing, Dublin
8 Feb 2018: Policy Forum for Ireland, Dublin
8 Feb 2018: North-East Lean Network event, Monaghan
22 Feb 2018: Brexit Advisory Clinic, Laois
22 Feb 2018:Business Planning, Athlone