FEATURE ARTICLE
It's time to tap into potential of €38bn eurozone export market
 

Sunday Independent: More than four out of five companies backed by Enterprise Ireland plan to diversify exports into new markets. 


The €1.25m Online Retail Scheme is open to support eligible SMEs in the retail sector to develop a more competitive online offer


INDUSTRY NEWS
Minister Heather Humphreys discusses Enterprise Ireland's Trade Mission to China
Newstalk
 

Minister Humphreys joined Newstalk Breakfast to discuss the trade and investment opportunities for Irish companies in China.


Three firms expand into China after trade visit as Enterprise Ireland targets 40pc export rise
Irish Independent
 

Business Minister Heather Humphreys led an Enterprise Ireland mission with 45 Irish businesses participating in the six-day trip.Three Irish companies are to open offices in China following a trade visit there last week. 


China hosts world's largest trade expo
Irish Times
 

24 Irish companies will join more than 2,800 exhibitors from around the world at the first ever China International Import Expo (CIIE) today.


Gateway to China: Irish fintech players are hot in Hong Kong
Silicon Republic
 

Two Irish fintech start-ups – Global Shares and Know Your Customer – have struck strategic deals in Hong Kong, proving the door to trade in Asia is wide open if you are enterprising and innovative.


Irish fintech disruption in AsiaPac #GlobalAmbition
 

Attendees at Routes to Growth Asia Pacific, a major conference which took place in Dublin’s Aviva Stadium, heard that the region offers growing opportunities for Irish fintechs.


Irish-owned Solar AdTek signs agreement with Dubai-based Poweregion
Irish Independent
 

Solar AdTek, which develops solar powered and LED lighting systems for outdoor advertising, has entered an agreement with Dubai-based Poweregion to bring its technology and expertise in solar lighting systems to a wider market.


Irish drug company signs research deal with Texas university
Irish Times
 

Dublin drug development company Inflection Biosciences has signed a research deal with the University of Texas Cancer Center (MD Anderson). The start-up is working on a new approach to blocking the spread of cancer cells in patients.


Finance for Growth workshop
 

The Finance for Growth workshops demonstrate how financial information can be used to assist in strategic decisions to grow your business. Register today for the Limerick event taking place on Nov 20th.


Portwest pumping €6m into Australian operations
BizPlus
 

Portwest, the Westport-headquartered firm that makes safety clothing and personal protective equipment, is to invest €6.2m to expand its Australian operations.


Paytient Payments takes financial pain out of dentist visits
TechCentral.ie
 

Paytient Payments is an Irish start-up that promises to increase profits for healthcare providers by up to 30% while making procedures more affordable for customers.


Investment boost announced for east Mayo
The Connaught Telegraph
 

Oradeo, a leading recruitment firm specialising in the global construction industry, is setting up offices in Kiltimagh Co. Mayo.


Smarttech247: managing cybersecurity operations for global blue chips #IrishAdvantage
 

From its base in Cork in Ireland, Smarttech247 offers managed cybersecurity services to a growing list of blue-chip clients around the world.


Med device firm is a class apart
BreakingNews
 

A simple safety valve developed by Limerick start-up Class Medical can potentially prevent over one million patient injuries a year and save hospitals from paying out millions of euros in damages.


Fintech Pip IT Global creates 25 new jobs in Galway
Silicon Republic
 

Galway start-up Pip IT Global has embarked on a journey to create 25 new jobs after raising €1m in funding.


Irish team comes second in EU award for projects to tackle urban air pollution
 

This week, the European Commission announced the winner of a €3 million award for the EU Horizon Prize on Materials for Clean Air for the most affordable, sustainable and innovative design-driven solution to urban air pollution.


UPCOMING EVENTS
08 Nov 2018: Brexit Advisory Clinic, Waterford
09 Nov 2018: Ambition BeNeLux. Dublin
12 Nov 2018: IoT: Uncovering the Hidden Factory, Limerick
13 Nov 2018: IoT: Uncovering the Hidden Factory, Dublin
14 Nov 2018: SFI STEM Implementation Plan Industry Survey
15 Nov 2018: Food Industry Networking Morning, Cork
16 Nov 2018: Export Industry Awards, Dublin
19 Nov 2018: The 2nd Global Asia Matters Business Summit, Dublin
20 Nov 2018: Finance 4 Growth, Limerick
21 Nov 2018: Brexit Advisory Clinic, Limerick
21 Nov 2018: HBAN Female Investor Masterclass, Dublin