FEATURE ARTICLE
Firms must prepare for a hard Brexit by diversifying
Sunday Independent
 
Sunday Independent:
There's a long way to go before the UK implements its decision to quit the EU, but business can respond to the challenges of a disruptive era, says Julie Sinnamon.

Applying for the Competitive Start Fund?

From common mistakes to omissions, Joe Healy from Enterprise Ireland's High Potential Start-Up unit outlines 5 key areas that need your extra special attention when applying for the Competitive Start Fund - the €750,000 fund opens for applications on 25th January. 

Top Tips on applying for Enterprise Ireland's Competitive Start Fund


INDUSTRY NEWS
Central Bank to 'fast-track' bids by firms seeking move to Ireland
Irish Independent
 
The Central Bank will fast-track bids by firms looking to move their operations to Ireland for the first time in history under new Government plans to deal with a hard Brexit.
Minister Eoghan Murphy concludes Enterprise Ireland Trade Visit to China
Enterprise Ireland
 
Minister Eoghan Murphy travelled to China with Enterprise Ireland to support the increasing number of Fintech companies targeting the Chinese market. 
SilverCloud raises $8.1m from VC firm led by Facebook co-founder
Irish Times
 
The company’s cloud-based platform enables healthcare organisations to deliver a broad range of evidence-based clinical content, programmes and support in the areas of mental health and chronic/long-term illness.
Minister Halligan announces €34.5m in funding for Technology Initiative
Irish Examiner
 
Enterprise Ireland has approved the third phase of its Technology Transfer Strengthening Initiative (TTSI) which serves to bolster the capability within the knowledge transfer system in Ireland.
Teaching children how to recognise dangers on farms
Irish Times
 

The new AgriKids platform aims to keep children safe on farm surroundings. It was set up as a solution to an Irish problem, but has global potential. 


13 Irish agri companies exhibiting at LAMMA 2017
Enterprise Ireland
 
Enterprise Ireland showcased three of its agricultural clients at LAMMA, the UK's largest agricultural and machinery show, including two that have won top industry awards for innovation and export success.
New drug could prevent leading cause of death in young athletes
Irish Times
 
The development of a drug to treat devastating heart disease, and a revolutionary system that cuts wound closure time after surgery by 80 per cent, are two of the projects that graduated from the recent VentureLaunch Accelerator at UCD’s Nova innovation hub.
Nostra announces 50 new jobs and unveils new facility in Lucan
Business World
 
The ICT company has grown from just four staff in 2006 to 75 people in 2016, with 50 new positions to be filled over the next three years.
Kernel of truth in Corlytics’ solutions after €3m fund success
Silicon Republic
 
Fintech start-up Corlytics has completed its largest funding push to date, with Kernel Capital upping its investment after leading a €3m round.
MicksGarage raises €1.5m for car parts growth
Bizplus
 
Mayo brothers' company MicksGarage now sells more than seven million car parts and accessories through its website, shipping to over 70 countries worldwide.
Going for Growth female entrepreneur drive begins ninth year
Irish Times
 
This highly successful initiative has helped more than 450 female entrepreneurs grow their businesses since its launch in 2008 and last year’s participants’ businesses experienced a combined growth in sales of €7.5 million.

An upset tummy may lead to €8bn market for FoodMarble
Irish Examiner
 
Wanting to help his girlfriend led to an invention with global possibilities for Dr Aonghus Shortt, founder of FoodMarble, the world’s first personal digestive tracker. It is set for release in August '17.
Cake maker lines up sweet deals
Irish Independent
 

Robert Hallam, owner of 250Kal, shares his story of sickness to success: how being diagnosed with diabetes inspired him to set up a business producing tasty treats with low sugar. 


10 marvellous medtech start-ups you need to know
Silicon Republic
 
Ireland’s universities and research centres are producing capable entrepreneurs while also supporting the development of research-based start-ups and spin-outs.
€750,000 Competitive Start Fund - All Sectors
 
The €750,000 Competitive Start Fund (CSF) opens for applications this Wednesday 25th January and closes at 3pm on Wednesday 8th February. Rob Laffan, Founder and CEO of Tippy Talk, has advice from his experience of applying for the CSF. 
UPCOMING EVENTS
22-25 Jan:Showcase 2017, Dublin
24 Jan: European Financial Forum, Dublin
15-16 Feb: Dublin Tech Summit, Dublin
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