Applications now open for New Frontiers Phase 2 at SETU Waterford Campus

Enterprise Ireland’s New Frontiers is the nationwide programme for ambitious startup founders with an innovative business idea that has the potential to scale and provide employment. Applications are now open for New Frontiers Phase 2 at SETU Waterford Campus. Read more

Closing date for Propelor BIC’s ‘the Big Pitch’ is next Tuesday 30th Sept

Applications for The Big Pitch 2025 remain open till Tuesday 30th September. The Big Pitch is the South East’s most exciting live startup competition, taking place on Tuesday, 4th November 2025 at the iconic Theatre Royal Waterford. Read more

AI UNLOCKED Event at GreenTechHQ on Wednesday – Understand how to unlock AI for real value in your business

GreenTechHQ will host AI Unlocked in Enniscorthy on Wednesday, 17 September 2025 (08:00–17:30), a major free-to-attend event bringing together industry leaders to give SMEs and larger organisations a practical roadmap to adopting artificial intelligence. 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

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

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

TriviumVet has announced that it has been acquired by PBI-Gordon Corporation

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

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