SETU launches StartX entrepreneurship programme

A new programme called StartX has been launched by South East Technological University (SETU) that addresses the need for strengthened innovation and entrepreneurship in the south east region. The programme will support four cohorts of ambitious early-stage innovators with pre-accelerator programmes running between March and May 2024. Read more

GoChallenge win South East BIC’s The Big Pitch 2023 over strong competition from Reso Health and Celtonn

The Big Pitch 2023 took place yesterday in Kilkenny Castle and in front of a packed house GoChallenge emerged the winner of the €10k prize after strong pitches from fellow start-ups and finalists Reso Health and Celtonn. Read more

GreenTechHQ partners with Skillnet Ireland to create a sustainable innovative business hub in Enniscorthy

A new partnership between GreenTechHQ and Skillnet Ireland aims to turn Enniscorthy into a thriving business hub. The partnership was announced on Thursday at the formal opening of GreenTechHQ’s sustainability innovation hub in the Technology Park in Enniscorthy.

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The Innovation Exchange Event connects large businesses facing innovation challenges with ambitious SMEs this Thursday 26th in Enniscorthy

The Innovation Exchange Event is on the 26th October 11am to 12noon at GreenTechHQ, Enniscorthy Technology Park.  The Innovation Exchange connects large businesses facing innovation challenges with ambitious SMEs that fast track solutions. Read more

The Toys4Engineers Conference & Expo is on next Thursday 5th Oct

The Toys4Engineers Conference & Expo will examine the Future of Engineering, Tech, Pharma, Biomed, Agri-Food, Manufacturing, Construction & Renewable Energy. It takes place next Thursday Oct 5, 2023, 9am-3pm at SETU Arena. Read more

SEBIC launch The Big Pitch 2023 with a €10,000 cash prize

SEBIC have launched The Big Pitch 2023 with a €10,000 cash prize and access to experienced entrepreneurs. Read more

Rosslare Europort named Ferry Port of the Year at European Ferry Shipping Summit

Rosslare Europort in Co. Wexford has been named European Ferry Port of the year at the 2023 European Ferry Shipping Summit in Malmo, Sweden with a more than six-fold increase in European services post-Brexit amongst key factors in the decision. Read more

South East Technological University, Carlow is recruiting for Phase 1 of its 2023 New Frontiers Programme for Entrepreneurs

South East Technological University, Kilkenny Road Campus (Enterprise & Research Incubation Centre) in collaboration with Enterprise Ireland is currently recruiting for Phase 1 of its 2023 New Frontiers Programme for Entrepreneurs. The closing date for applications is Nov 7th. Read more

Kennedy Summer School will host economic forum on South East region in New Ross

On Friday, September 1 a panel of business experts, and international, national and regional organisations are set to join a discussion focusing on the South East region and its new relationship with the EU following Brexit. The discussion is being facilitated as part of the Kennedy Summer School.

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Tickets now on sale for ‘Preparing for the Future’ event for business at Mount Congreve September 20th

The beautiful Mount Congreve will play host to a very special event “Preparing for the Future: Strategies for Building a Resilient Business Toolkit” this September 20th with speakers including Ray Goggins, Níall Ó Murchú, Susan Hayes Culleton and Paul Healy. Read more