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
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
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
‘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
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
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.
TriviumVet, the innovative Irish veterinary research and development company, has been acquired by U.S.-based PBI-Gordon Corporation, in a landmark deal that underscores Ireland’s growing reputation as a hub for world-class life sciences innovation. Read more
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.
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 and to create jobs growth in participating companies. Read more