Enterprise News 14 March 2016

INDUSTRY NEWS

Making the most of SXSW

New innovator: TickerFit is supporting patients’ recovery remotely

Forum on economic changes affecting Irish business in Arab regions

My start-up story: Aoife Kelly, founder of ÍON herbal tonics

Investment fund of €2million for start-ups in the West

Rubicon Centre renews 'New Frontiers' deal

Female Founders wanted for €55,000 accelerator programme

Nestlé to expand R&D centre

Irish agri companies are invited to showcase their products and innovations at the National Ploughing Association’s Innovation Arena

The benefits of gender diversity in the workplace

UPCOMING EVENTS

MIPTV: TV & Digital Content Event

Money 20/20 Europe: Fintech event

HR Tech Congress

The empowered role model putting in long hours for Ireland's home-grown businesses

"We want to try and grow a bigger cohort of companies of scale, put a bigger emphasis on growing the companies we have" says Sinnamon.

Interview with Julie Sinnamon, Enterprise Ireland CEO, on scaling Irish business - RTE Radio 1 The Business

Julie Sinnamon discusses the role of Irish companies of all sizes playing a part in the growth of the economy.

INDUSTRY NEWS

Making the most of SXSW

The Irish contingent at SXSW is always strong and this year’s festival is no exception with Enterprise Ireland showcasing over 20 emerging and established Irish companies, including EightyTwenty, Engager, Catapult, Handy, Roads Entertainment and Drop Kitchen.

New innovator: TickerFit is supporting patients’ recovery remotely

TickerFit extends the reach of health professionals by enabling them to prescribe, educate and monitor a patient’s recovery from a distance. Based on the patient’s health status they receive a tailored programme to support them during their recovery via their smartphone.

Forum on economic changes affecting Irish business in Arab regions

With countries and regions such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt and Jordan offering considerable opportunities for Irish businesses, this year’s Arab-Irish Business Forum will examine a range of issues that could have a significant impact on those doing business or looking for new opportunities in the region.

My start-up story: Aoife Kelly, founder of ÍON herbal tonics

Entrepreneur Aoife Kelly is on a mission to help firms achieve a healthier and more energised workforce with ÍON herbal tonics

Investment fund of €2million for start-ups in the West

The West by North West Syndicate is a collaboration between a dozen so-called angel investors. It is an initiative of HBAN, a joint venture of InterTradeIreland and Enterprise Ireland, formed to promote angel investment on the island of Ireland.

Rubicon Centre renews 'New Frontiers' deal

Cork-based innovation hub the Rubicon Centre has finalised a five-year contract to roll out the New Frontiers entrepreneur development programme. The contract will assist over 70 startups and create upwards of 650 new jobs.

Female Founders wanted for €55,000 accelerator programme

NDRC in partnership with Enterprise Ireland has announced its Female Founders programme is open for applications, with €55,000 worth of investment.

Nestlé to expand R&D centre

Nestlé will invest over €25 million in a significant expansion of its Research and Development Centre. The extended centre will concentrate on developing premium, science based products for mothers and infants.

Irish agri companies are invited to showcase their products and innovations at the National Ploughing Association’s Innovation Arena
As we launch the 2016 Innovation Arena at the upcoming National Ploughing Championships, previous participants talk about how showcasing their products & innovations at the Innovation Arena benefited their start-up companies. Visit: www.innovationarena.ie

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