SETU researchers secure €1.1 million in Enterprise Ireland funding for housing and food sustainability solutions

South East Technological University (SETU), with the support of Enterprise Ireland, is advancing two major research commercialisation projects worth over €1.1 million, showcasing how Irish research is being translated into real world solutions with global impact.

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Equifax launches International AI Innovation Lab in Wexford

Equifax has announced the opening of its state-of-the-art AI Innovation Lab at its operation in Wexford, Ireland, a new facility dedicated to advancing the company’s global artificial intelligence research and development. Read more

The Port of Waterford has submitted its application to develop a new Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) terminal

Port of Waterford has lodged a direct planning application with An Coimisiún Pleanála for its Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Capable Terminal at Belview, County Kilkenny. Read more

Rosslare Europort announces planning application underway to become Ireland’s largest Offshore Renewable Energy port

Rosslare Europort is set to undergo a transformative expansion, positioning itself as Ireland’s largest offshore renewable energy port and a critical enabler of the country’s transition to green energy. Read more

Official Opening of The Food Studio at GreentechHQ Marks Major Milestone for Sustainable Food Innovation in the South East

GreentechHQ proudly celebrated the official opening of The Food Studio at its Business, Innovation, and Sustainability Centre of Excellence in Enniscorthy Technology Park last week. Read more

Port of Waterford Granted Maritime Area Consent, Paving the Way for Offshore Wind Infrastructure

Port of Waterford has been officially granted a Maritime Area Consent (MAC) by the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority (MARA), the national body responsible for regulating development in Ireland’s maritime area. Read more

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

Suir Engineering Achieves Record Profit as Growth Accelerates Across Irish and UK Markets

Waterford-headquartered Suir Engineering recorded a 56% increase in operating profit in 2024, making it the most successful year in the company’s 41-year history — and underscoring the South East’s growing reputation as a base for internationally competitive engineering and construction excellence. Read more

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