FEATURE ARTICLE
Cork-based techology HR firm to create 300 jobs
 
RTE News: CoreHR announced a major expansion of its operations, creating 300 new jobs to more than double its workforce over the next three years.

The expansion plans are supported by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation through Enterprise Ireland.
Enterprise Ireland on post-Brexit trade blitz
 

Irish Independent:  Enterprise Ireland has increased the number of international trade missions for the remainder of its year in the wake of Brexit, with 26 ministerial-led trips set to take place.
INDUSTRY NEWS
Enterprise Ireland adds more international trade missions
Irish Times
 
Enterprise Ireland has ramped up its international trade mission programme as it seeks to help exporters find new markets following Britain’s decision to leave the European Union.
Julie Sinnamon discusses market diversification in light of the UK referendum results
RTE Business News
 
Julie Sinnamon outlines Enterprise Ireland's plans in light of the UK and the increased number of events published in the Trade Mission schedule for the remainder of 2016.
Enterprise Ireland Export Advice column - Rich vein opening in Romania's sub-supply and agri sectors
Sunday Independent
 

An EU member since 2007, Romania has gone through radical political and economic transformation over the past 26 years. With a population of 20 million, the second largest in Central and Eastern Europe, Romania could become a regional information technology hub, an agricultural powerhouse and an even more attractive destination for investors and tourists.
Female Entrepreneurship - Bridging the gap
InBUSINESS magazine
 
With the percentage of Enterprise Ireland supported female-led start-ups having tripled since 2011, InBUSINESS spoke with CEO Julie Sinnamon to discover how the agency went about igniting change. 
Worldwide initiative to position Ireland as ‘Design Island’ is finally paying dividends
Irish Times
 

More than 470 designers from Ireland attended international design-led events at London Fashion Week, London’s V&A and Design Museums, the London Festival of Architecture and many other international trade fairs.
International Business Women's Conference
 

This year's conference takes place on 22nd August in Tralee. Senior female figures such as Eleanor McEvoy and Norah Casey from Dragons’ Den will share their experiences and insights on themes such as leadership, linking the digital age and entrepreneurship. Register for tickets here. www.internationalbusinesswomen.ie
Hub Controls invents smart energy device to simplify heating your home
Irish Times
 
According to founder Ollie Hynes Hub Controls aims to become the market leader in home energy controls. With support from Enterprise Ireland’s Competitive Start Fund and High Potential Start-ups unit, the company raised seed funding of €650,000 in 2015 and is now ready to go to market with the finished product.
Brexit spells opportunity for start-up AssureHedge
Irish Times
 
AssureHedge has developed a platform that makes it easier for companies to eliminate uncertainty around their forex exposure. Brexit has provided a golden opportunity for it to showcase its solution. 
Dairy-free Irish ice cream brand Nobó to launch in UK
Foodbev media
 
Irish health food brand Nobó has announced it is launching into Whole Foods Market UK with Frozen Goodness, its unique range of coconut- and avocado-based dairy-free ice creams.
Vooming With FoodCloud
DublinGlobe
 

Social Enterprise, FoodCloud, was one of six businesses to reach the finale of the Virgin Media Business VOOM 2016 entrepreneur competition. CEO and co-founder Iseult Ward writes about the incredible journey from a public vote to a live finale, pitching to Richard Branson for a slice of £1.2 million.
Irish Naval Service wins underwater robot obstacle race
Silicon Republic
 
A novel competition that saw Irish-built underwater robots race through an obstacle course for a prize of €1,500 saw the Irish Naval Service claim top spot.
UPCOMING EVENTS
International Business Women's Conference - 22nd August
Competitive Start Fund - Graduate Entrepreneurship
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technology Centre Knowledge Day 2016
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