UIIN recognition award for industry led cluster ‘Engineering the South East’

South East Technological University (SETU) has announced that its flagship industry-led initiative, Engineering the South East, has been recognised as a leading example of regional collaboration and innovation at the University–Industry Innovation Network (UIIN) Conference 2025, held in Amsterdam from 10–12 June.
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Historic day for Waterford City as new Glassworks Building One launched at the former Waterford Crystal site

‘Where University meets Enterprise’ is the tagline for the Glassworks Building One, launched today and which sees the transformation of the former Waterford Crystal site into a co-located university enterprise quarter. Read more

A ‘Cyber Security for Operational Technology’ breakfast briefing for manufacturing & engineering companies will take place on 19th June

A free Breakfast Briefing for Manufacturing / Engineering companies will take place in the Newpark Hotel, 8am to 10am, on Thursday 19th June, 2025. Read more

Preferred bidder for Tonn Nua Auction will be known by December 2025

The ORESS (Offshore Renewable Electricity Support Scheme) Auction Timetable for Tonn Nua has been published by Eirgrid. The timetable outlines that submission closing date will be 20th Nov 2025 and that the preferred bidder will be known by 9th December 2025. Read more

North Quays transformation continues as Waterford’s new Sustainable Transport Bridge ready for installation

Waterford’s North Quays transformation is continuing as the new Sustainable Transport Bridge is now ready for installation. The bridge, a centrepiece of the North Quays Public Infrastructure Project, will provide a connection between Waterford’s city centre and the new North Quays development.

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Enterprise Ireland’s Founders Listening Tour comes to GreenTechHQ, Enniscorthy

Enterprise Ireland’s new Founders Listening Tour initiative will take place on the morning of May 27th, at GreenTech HQ. This is a key part of EI’s next phase of consultation, and it is a unique opportunity for start ups and founders to have their say on the needs of the startup ecosystem. Read more

Planning Permission granted for Phase 1 of North Quays SDZ Mixed Use Development

Waterford City and County Council has granted planning permission to Harcourt Developments (t/a Hopcast Limited) for the development of the first phase of the Waterford North Quays Strategic Development Zone (SDZ). Read more

Enterprise Ireland is investing €1m in a new business advancement programme to help companies scale in the South East

Enterprise Ireland is investing €1m in a new business advancement programme to help companies scale in the South East and to create jobs growth in participating companies. Read more

B.A.S.S.E advanced business support programme is launching at GreenTech HQ

B.A.S.S.E, the Business Advantage & Sustainability South East framework programme, is launching at GreenTech HQ. Read more

SEAM Research Centre unveil €2.2 million, high-power (450kV) CT scanner

The South Eastern Applied Materials (SEAM) Research Centre has marked its 15th anniversary with the launch of Ireland’s largest Industrial CT and X-ray Imaging Solutions Centre and the opening of the Materials Sustainability Laboratory at South East Technological University (SETU). Read more