South East Science Festival

The South East Science Festival is coordinated by Calmast, Waterford Institute of Technology’s STEM engagement centre in association with local partners. Read more

Historic day as Technological University for the South East is announced

A new Technological University for the South East has been announced today by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris. Read more

Innovative Companies in Ireland South East – MicroGen Biotech

MicroGen Biotech was founded in 2012 by Dr Xuemei Germaine. It is located in The Enterprise and Research Incubation Centre, IT Carlow. They currently have employees in Ireland and China. The team aim to deliver microbes to help create safer, sustainable food. Read more

Innovative Companies in Ireland South East – Shorla Pharma

Shorla Pharma develop and commercialize innovative oncology drugs for women’s and pediatric cancers. They focus on indications where existing treatments are limited, in shortage or inadequate for the target population. Read more

Shorla Pharma has been chosen as a finalist for the Reuters Global Pharma Awards.

Shorla Pharma has been chosen as a finalist for the Reuters Global Pharma Awards in the Most Valuable Breakthrough/Discovery category. Read more

A Rise in Employee Numbers & Profits at Waterford-Based Genzyme Ireland Ltd

Employee numbers and operating profits rose exponentially last year at Waterford-based Genzyme Ireland Ltd – which is owned by Sanofi. Read more

Immersive VR’s ENGAGE Technology Being Used in America For Virtual Reality Medical Training

This Autumn, students at Fisk University will attend in-person classes at one of the first virtual reality (VR) campuses in the world. Read more

Ireland South East Innovative Companies Series: MicroGen Biotech

Every week the Ireland South East Development Office will profile one of our most innovative companies. This week it’s MicroGen Biotech based in IT Carlow. Read more

Abbott Announces €37.8m R&D Investment in Clonmel

Global healthcare company Abbott has today announced further investment of €37.8m in its cardiovascular Research and Development Centre based at its Vascular devices site in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. Read more