Nearform to acquire Seattle-based Formidable to expand global software services
Waterford-based NearForm has acquired US design and engineering company Formidable as it seeks to expand its global software services. Read more
Sun Life celebrates 25th anniversary of Waterford office
Sun Life is celebrating 25 years since opening its office in Waterford. Last week the company held various celebrations, and welcomed Michael McGrath, Minister for Finance, and Nancy Smyth, Canadian Ambassador to Ireland to the office for an all-employee Town Hall meeting. 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
Engage XR reports strong revenue growth to €2.1 million despite tech downturn
Waterford-based technology company Engage XR has reported further revenue growth to €2.1 million and the addition of 30 new customers despite a global tech crunch. 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.
Significant river works commence on Sustainable Transport Bridge to connect the North Quays Waterford to city centre
A significant milestone was reached in the progress of the Sustainable Transport Bridge this week as BAMs construction barge ‘Skerchi’ was towed into place to commence piling works for the four bridge pier foundations. Read more
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
Tailr announces €700,000 investment, further cementing their role in revolutionising the garment industry and advancing sustainable fashion
Innovative cloud-based software firm Tailr announces an investment raise of €700,000, with participation from renowned lead investor Delta Partners, UK investor Haatch alongside Enterprise Ireland and angel investors. Read more