FEATURE ARTICLE
Opportunities in Russia for Irish firms amid the rouble revival
 

Sunday Independent: In a business environment that is strongly influenced by government, the Ireland-Russia Joint Economic Commission (JEC) galvanises potential partnerships.


The new Agile Innovation Fund


INDUSTRY NEWS
Fintech start-up Payslip secures €1m in investment
Irish Times
 

Mayo-based fintech start-up Payslip, which is led by former Taxback chief executive Fidelma McGuirk, has secured €1 million in investment.


14 Irish companies at Mobile World Congress 2018
RTE
 

Enterprise Ireland hosted 14 Irish companies at Mobile World Congress 2018 in Barcelona last week. 


Koodo and Area22 bring Alexa voice skill to Canada’s mobile consumers
Silicon Republic
 

Koodo Mobile has launched a new skill with Amazon Alexa to subscribers in Canada using a platform built by Dublin-based tech firm Area22.


International Women's Day 2018

 


Dublin company develops smartphone for children
Irish Independent
 

Dublin-based The Zyalin Group announced at Mobile World Congress its new smartphones designed specifically for children.


TechTalk - Mobile World Congress
Newstalk
 

Newstalk's Jess Kelly reports from Mobile World Congress 2018 where Enterprise Ireland hosted 14 clients.


Galway-based software firm Altocloud acquired by Genesys
Irish Times
 

Galway-based Altocloud has been bought by Genesys, with the US firm planning to establish “a significant presence” in Ireland.


Competitive Start Fund - Regional Entrepreneurship
Enterprise Ireland
 

The Competitive Start Fund (CSF) allowed Collette McGowan to expand her team and invest further in her software development. The CSF Regional Entrepreneurship call is now open for applications.


You have to hand it to Tralee 3D manufacturing start-up Wazp
Irish Examiner
 

Tralee start-up Wazp is responsible for the production of Ikea’s first mass-produced 3D printed product.


Regional Enterprise Development Fund Information Sessions


The best and brightest sought for National Startup Awards
Silicon Republic
 

Enterprise Ireland and Bank of Ireland are on the search for the best start-ups in the country, with up to €15,000 in prize money.


Student Entrepreneur Awards 2018
 

Calling all third-level students! If you have an idea with real commercial potential then enter the Student Entrepreneur Awards for your chance to win up to €35,000 in cash prizes.


Ones to Watch: Ringotel
Business and Finance
 

Featured in this week's Business and Finance 'Ones to Watch' is Cork-based Ringotel.


Enterprise Ireland International Selling Programme
 

Looking to give your business a competitive edge in export markets and reach your full sales potential? Apply for Enterprise Ireland's world class International Selling Programme by 16th March.


SFA National Small Business Awards 2018
 

Aalto Bio Reagents wins in the Innovator of the Year Category.


Local Enterprise Week
 

This week is ‘Local Enterprise Week’ with over 300 events from the 31 Local Enterprise Offices taking place across the country, supported by Enterprise Ireland. Find your nearest events here.  


UPCOMING EVENTS
7 Mar 2018: Brexit Advisory Clinic, Claremorris
7 Mar 2018: Research, Development and Innovation Funding event, Letterkenny
9 Mar 2018: International Women's Day 2018 event, Dublin
12 Mar 2018: Regional Enterprise Development Fund Information Session, Navan
14 Mar 2018: Meet the Buyer, Dublin
16 Mar 2018: Closing date for Student Entrepreneur Awards
23 Apr 2018: Closing date for applications for Go Global 4 Growth