Waterford Airport’s major runway expansion is now a step closer after securing a €12m major private investment from Comer Group International in partnership with Bolster Group that will pay for half the proposed plan. Read more
A new programme called StartX has been launched by South East Technological University (SETU) that addresses the need for strengthened innovation and entrepreneurship in the south east region. The programme will support four cohorts of ambitious early-stage innovators with pre-accelerator programmes running between March and May 2024. Read more
The Big Pitch 2023 took place yesterday in Kilkenny Castle and in front of a packed house GoChallenge emerged the winner of the €10k prize after strong pitches from fellow start-ups and finalists Reso Health and Celtonn. Read more
Final approval has been reached for the South East Technological University to conclude the purchase of the Waterford Crystal site in Waterford. SETU will now sign final contracts to purchase 20.3 acres of the 37-acre Waterford Crystal site.
The Innovation Exchange Event is on the 26th October 11am to 12noon at GreenTechHQ, Enniscorthy Technology Park. The Innovation Exchange connects large businesses facing innovation challenges with ambitious SMEs that fast track solutions. Read more
The Toys4Engineers Conference & Expo will examine the Future of Engineering, Tech, Pharma, Biomed, Agri-Food, Manufacturing, Construction & Renewable Energy. It takes place next Thursday Oct 5, 2023, 9am-3pm at SETU Arena. Read more
SEBIC have launched The Big Pitch 2023 with a €10,000 cash prize and access to experienced entrepreneurs. Read more
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, 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
MSD Ireland, one of the country’s leading healthcare companies, has today announced the official opening of a significant expansion at its Carlow site. Read more