SETU has welcomed progress on two significant developments for the University, following a visit by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD.
A new €7.1m Enterprise Centre in Carlow town has been approved for regional infrastructure funding from the Smart Regions scheme through Enterprise Ireland, to support businesses and enterprises in Carlow and the South-East. Read more
Iarnród Éireann, Port Authority for Rosslare Europort, has published its intent to lodge an application to An Coimisiún Pleanála for planning permission for Rosslare Offshore Renewable Energy Hub (Rosslare ORE Hub). Read more
South East Technological University’s total impact on the Irish economy has been valued at €1.05 billion, according to the University’s Economic and Social Impact report published on Wednesday, November 26th. Read more
The Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment (DCEE) has today awarded ESB and Ørsted, the provisional rights to develop the Tonn Nua site off the coast of County Waterford. Read more
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
Waterford City and County Council has approved a landmark investment proposal that will secure the future of Waterford Airport and deliver a transformative €30 million redevelopment project – fully funded through private investment. Read more
CluneTech Founder and CEO Terry Clune has been honoured with the Outstanding Achievement Award at the National Fintech Awards 2025, held in the Mansion House, Dublin, last Thursday evening, 09 October. Read more
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.
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