New Engineering, Architecture, Computing and General Teaching building for SETU, Waterford Campus

A new Engineering, Architecture Computing and General Teaching building is planned at SETU Waterford Campus which will consist of undergraduate and postgraduate laboratories, general and specialised teaching space, learning resource space, administration space and ancillary space. Read more

Expansion of IBM’s software developer and R&D presence in Waterford creating additional high-value jobs

IBM have announced plans to create additional high-value jobs in the South East of the country with the support of IDA Ireland. The leading global technology company will, over the next three years, hire up to 75 software engineers, dedicated to research and development (R&D), based in Waterford. Read more

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

South East companies feature strongly in the Best Workplace in Tech™ list for 2025

A selection of Ireland South East tech companies feature in this year’s Ireland’s Best Workplaces in Tech™ list. Read more

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

SETU spinout Supplement Certified secures High Potential Startup funding

Supplement Certified Ltd, a spinout from the Nutrition Research Centre Ireland at South East Technological University (SETU), has secured substantial public and private investment to accelerate its growth and international expansion.

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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

TriviumVet Secures FDA Conditional Approval for First Treatment for Feline Cardiac Disease

TriviumVet’s felycin®-CA1 has been granted conditional approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) marking a significant milestone for the Waterford company and in feline cardiac care. Read more