The New Enterprise Europe Network for Ireland
The Enterprise Europe Network is a European business support network established by the European Commission to address the needs of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Europe. It combines the strengths of two former European networks - the Euro Info Centres (EICs) and Innovation Relay Centres (IRCs).
In Ireland, Enterprise Europe Network services are delivered by Enterprise Ireland, Cork Chamber, Dublin Chamber, Galway Chamber, Sligo Chamber and Waterford Chamber. See details below of local contact points and areas of expertise. We operate as a one-stop-shop for your queries in relation to doing business and finding technology partners in Europe, so if you are unsure as to which is the best point of contact, just call any of the numbers below and you will be connected to the most relevant contact person for your query or visit EEN Ireland
Enterprise Ireland
Enterprise Ireland has an experienced team in place to provide Enterprise Europe Network services across Ireland. The team at Enterprise Ireland have successfully delivered Innovation Relay Centre (IRC) services under the former IRC contract and, therefore, has expert knowledge and significant experience in the field of technology partnering, technology licensing and technology transfer.
If you are looking for assistance in identifying licensable technologies for your company, or you are interested in how to license out your own proprietary technology, or just have a query on best practice for IP licensing, then please give us a call or send us an email.
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Patricia Seery
Tel: + 353 1 808 2305 |
Cork Chamber
The team in Cork Chamber worked under the former EIC contract with the European Commission and has a great deal of experience in assisting and advising SMEs from Cork, Kerry and Limerick on all aspects of doing business in Europe. Particular areas of interest include trade missions, new markets, innovation, tender opportunities and general EU information services.
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Cathy O'Sullivan / Katherine Fitzpatrick
Tel: + 353 21 450 9044 |
Dublin Chamber
The team in Dublin Chamber has a strong background in international trade issues and has related experience in organising inward and outward trade missions for business delegations. This European Enterprise Network centre works with SMEs based in Dublin, Louth, Meath, Kildare, Wicklow.
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Cora Pfafferott
Tel: + 353 1 644 7200 |
Galway Chamber
The Enterprise Europe Network centre at Galway Chamber has helped SMEs based in Galway, Mayo, Clare and Westmeath to avail of opportunities in Europe under the former EIC contract with the European Commission. This centre supports businesses in developing their innovative potential through regular information sessions and trade events. Particular areas of expertise include EU business projects, business partnering, and information on funding opportunities.
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Carol Brady
Tel: + 353 91 563 536 |
Sligo Chamber
The team in Sligo Chamber has helped companies to benefit from European opportunities under the EIC contract with the European Commission and will continue to work with SMEs based in Sligo, Donegal, Leitrim, Cavan, Monaghan, Roscommon and Longford. Particular areas of interest include business training, EU legislation and information services, business partnering and funding information.
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Lorraine McDonnell
Tel: + 353 71 9161274 |
Waterford Chamber
The Enterprise Europe Network centre in Waterford Chamber works with SMEs based in Waterford, Wexford, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Laois, Offaly and Carlow. This centre worked with the European Commission under the EIC contract and has particular knowledge in business related issues of environment, health & safety, corporate social responsibility, business matching and EU projects.
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Michelle McHugh
Tel: + 353 51 311138 |
Technology Opportunities in Canada
Companies planning on accessing the North American market now have a new channel through an agreement recently signed between Enterprise Ireland and IRAP (Industrial Research Assistance Programme— Canada). Under the agreement, both organisations will assist companies to:
- Find a Canadian partner as a gateway to the North American market
- Find a Canadian technology or product that might be licensed for the European market.
In Ireland the partnership is operated by TechSearch. Our staff can prepare a profile of an Irish company’s requirements which is then passed to the IRAP network in Canada. IRAP’s 250 technical advisers have contacts with many thousands of SME’s right across Canada, and as well as seeking companies interested in Irish company profiles, they will also identify companies interested in using Ireland as a gateway to the European market.
TechSearch aims to provide client companies here with a shortlist of opportunities resulting from the matching process in Canada. Thereafter, if required, TechSearch can help the company in evaluation and negotiation leading to an agreement. Four Irish companies are already participating and we would like to increase that to 20 during 2007. Contact Jim Cuddy on jim.cuddy@enterprise-ireland.com or at 01-808 2763.
EI partners with Chambers Ireland for licensing training
An agreement between Enterprise Ireland and Chambers Ireland has resulted in our Technology Acquisition and Licensing course featuring in an innovation training initiative from Chambers entitled “Grow your company IQ”. Launching the course on 29th November, Mr Eoin O’Driscoll, author of the Enterprise Strategy Group report: Ahead of the Curve, said “In a world of commoditisation of goods and services, Irish companies need to become “price makers”, providing superior products with significant added value. Using innovation they can apply current thinking in radically different ways to survive and prosper in the global economy.”
The course is a partnership in three modules delivered by NUI Galway, Dublin Institute of Technology and TechSearch. Jim Cuddy, manager of Technology Transfer at Enterprise Ireland said “This partnership enables us to bring our licensing training to a wider audience, and will take companies through business strategy, innovation planning, technology search and licensing. A unique feature will be facilitated workshops based on the successful PLATO model.”
Contact Myron Robinson of Chambers Ireland on myron.robinson@chambers.ie or at 01-4004318. Click here course brochure