24.05.13 Minister Bruton announces creation of more than 114 new jobs by three Irish companies |
 | The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton TD today (Friday 24 May 2013) announced that three Irish companies will create more than 114 new jobs over the next three years in investments supported by the Department of Jobs through Enterprise Ireland. Read the Press Release. |
24.05.13 Cubic Telecom Secures $5.2 Million from Enterprise Ireland, Qualcomm Incorporated, ACT Venture Capital and TPS Investments |
| Cubic Telecom, a company specialising in global mobile connectivity, has announced today that it has secured $5.2 million in funding from Enterprise Ireland, Qualcomm Incorporated, ACT Venture Capital and TPS Investments. With this round of financing, Cubic Telecom will further expand its operations globally and continue to invest in its unique software platform and mobile network. Read the Press Release. |
24.05.13 Minister Bruton announces 34 new jobs in Galway company Advant Medical |
| The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, today (Friday 24 May 2013) announced that Advant Medical, a leading provider of contract manufacturing and packaging solutions for the Minimal Invasive Vascular Market and class III implantable products and related medical device market, is to invest €2.4m in a major development programme and create 34 new jobs at its Galway plant over the next three years. Read the Press Release. |
24.05.13 Irish Tech Firm VoiceSage Rounds off an Award Winning Year by Securing Further R&D Funding from Enterprise Ireland |
 | VoiceSage, the company that enables automated real-time customer conversations, has today (Friday 24 May 2013) announced that it is investing over €1m in a major R&D programme, with significant support from the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation through Enterprise Ireland. Read the Press Release. |
21.05.13 Spotlight on Innovation and Competitiveness |
| 2,500 attendees will visit Dublin and Cork as part of the official calendar of events for Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Enterprise Ireland will host four major conferences over a four week period aimed at driving innovation and competitiveness in Ireland and Europe. Read the Press Release. |
17.05.2013 Irish companies sign contracts with a potential value of €17m on trade mission to Czech Republic and Poland |
| Irish companies participating in this week’s Enterprise Ireland trade mission to the Czech Republic and Poland, led by Minister for Small Business, John Perry TD, have secured new contracts with a potential value of €17m and agreed significant business alliances across a range of sectors. The success of the trade mission underlines the growing opportunities for Irish companies in Central and Eastern Europe. Read the Press Release. |
13.05.2013 Minister Perry leads 4-day trade mission of 40 Irish companies to the Czech Republic and Poland |
| The Minister for Small Business, John Perry TD, will today [Monday] depart on a four-day trade mission with 25 innovative Irish companies to the Czech Republic and with 37 companies to Poland. Over the course of the four-day programme organised by Enterprise Ireland, the Minister will attend 16 trade events, business meetings and corporate networking events in Prague and Warsaw. Read the Press Release. |
07.05.13 Irish Internet Association partners with Enterprise Ireland for Cloud Adoption Event Series - supported by Microsoft |
 | Cloud services are reshaping the way companies do business and manage their information and open up tremendous opportunities for Irish companies. The Irish Internet Association, in partnership with Enterprise Ireland and sponsored by Microsoft, is holding a series of Cloud Awareness and Adoption events for summer 2013 aimed at helping Irish SMEs assess the potential of using cloud-based business models to support their export growth – the first event takes place in Galway on Thursday 30 May, 2013. Read the Press Release. |
06.05.13 Cork to host major EU regional development conference - Minister Sherlock |
 | Organised by Enterprise Ireland as part of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union, ‘The Week of Innovative Regions in Europe’ (WIRE), a prestigious three day conference, will take place in UCC, Cork from 5-7 June 2013. The theme of the Conference is ‘Regions: leading the way’ with 500 delegates from 20 countries coming together to identify what role there can be for regions in the European Union’s next funding programme Horizon 2020. Read the Press Release. |
02.05.13 Waterford-based, FeedHenry Drives Growth with $9M in funding led by Intel Capital |
| FeedHenry, a provider of cloud-based mobile enterprise application solutions, has today announced that it has secured €7M ($9M) in a funding round led by Intel Capital and that it plans to create 100 jobs over the next two years, with the majority located in its Waterford and Dublin offices. Read the Press Release. |
30.04.13 1600 jobs and 450 construction jobs to be created by Glanbia Ingredients Ireland in Government-supported investment |
| Taoiseach Enda Kenny today unveiled details of Government support for Glanbia Ingredients Ireland Limited (GIIL) which the company announced will create over 1600 direct and indirect jobs and contribute an estimated €400 million pa to the economy - with particular benefit to farm families and rural communities. Through Enterprise Ireland, the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation will part-fund the development of a world-class dairy facility in Belview, on the Kilkenny/Waterford border. Read the Press Release. |
26.04.13 Irish IT Company opensky announces 30 New Jobs over the next 18 months - Minister Bruton |
| opensky data systems, an innovative Irish IT Company headquartered in Naas, Co. Kildare continues to expand as it announces the creation of 30 new jobs over the next 18 months. In effect these additional jobs will now almost double the company’s current number of employees of 50, bringing the total to 80. This major development will provide opportunities for Software Developers, Project Managers, Support, Sales & Marketing and QA Personnel. Read the Press Release. |
26.04.13 Storm Technology to create over 20 new jobs - Minister Bruton |
 | Storm Technology, a leading business technology consultancy that specialises in Microsoft technologies, announces today (26 April 2013) the creation of 21 new jobs to meet the ongoing growth in demand for its services. The new jobs, which are supported by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation through Enterprise Ireland, will include opportunities for senior technology consultants, experienced CRM Dynamics consultants, SharePoint and project management consultants along with roles for graduates and emerging talented software developers. The roles will be based in both Dublin and Galway. Read the Press Release. |
21.04.13 Minister Quinn launches new Government of Ireland International Scholarships to strengthen links with emerging markets |
 | A new international scholarship scheme, aimed at attracting top students from priority and emerging markets to study in Ireland, is being launched by the Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D. The first group of 20 international students have received their scholarships. The students from India, China and Brazil are in either their final year of undergraduate studies or at post-graduate level. Under the Government of Ireland International Scholarships they have all fees and registration charges waived and also receive €10,000 to cover living expenses for one year of study in Ireland. Read the Press Relelease. |
19.04.13 Record €16.2 billion exports from Enterprise Ireland client companies in 2012 |
 | Enterprise Ireland client companies achieved record exports in 2012 breaking €16bn for the first time, up from €15.2bn in 2011. Greatest wins came from sectors such as Engineering, Software, Internationally Traded Services and Medical Devices, while the outstanding geographical performance came from USA, Asia Pacific and Latin America. Read the Press Release. |
18.04.13 European Space Agency Applauds Irish Marine Innovations |
 | Seas, oceans and coasts constitute a rich and often underestimated resource. They are linked to innovation, growth and employment and they also provide invaluable ecosystem services and contribute to numerous socio-economic activities. The "Space Innovation Powering Blue Growth" conference taking place in the National Maritime College of Ireland, Cork will see 120 specialists from across Europe gather in Cork to discuss how space technologies can contribute to increasing the Irish maritime sectors contribution to Europe's economic growth and recovery. Read the Press Release. |
11.04.13 Tánaiste Concludes Trade Mission to Turkey as ESBI Announces €30 Million Deal |
 | The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Eamon Gilmore, T.D., has concluded a four-day trade mission to Turkey during which 24 Enterprise Ireland client companies were given an opportunity to showcase their products and develop new business opportunities with Turkish partners. Read the Press Release. |
10.04.13 ESB International Announces €30 million Contract Win in Turkey and Major Milestone in Tanzania Energy Project |
 | ESB International, the global engineering consultancy, announced today two major achievements for its international business. The company has won its first contract in Turkey and has also completed a major stage in the Energy Project it is managing in Tanzania, with the official switching onof a new 132kV submarine interconnector from Tanzania to Zanzibar Island. Both events highlight the growth and strength of ESB International’s business and capabilities globally. Read the Press Release. |
10.04.13 Kells Stainless Enters Strategic Alliance with Turkish Engineering firm UMDE |
 | Meath based Kells Stainless Limited and Turkish Engineering Company UMDE announced today (Wednesday 10 April 2013) that they have signed a strategic alliance agreement. The agreement covers the development of a Bio Mass system to convert bio degradable waste to high grade fertiliser, and nutrients for power generation. The announcement was made during an Enterprise Ireland trade mission of 25 companies to Turkey, led by the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade Eamon Gilmore T.D. Read the Press Release. |
09.04.13 Tánaiste Opens PM Group Office in Ankara |
 | PM Group has today, Tuesday, 9 April 2013 expanded its operation in Turkey with the opening of a new regional office in Ankara. The announcement was made during an Enterprise Ireland trade mission to Turkey, led by Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade Eamon Gilmore T.D. Read the Press Release. |
09.04.13 Exporters Talking Turkey in Istanbul |
| Bi-lateral trade between Turkey and Ireland is projected to grow by over 300% in the next ten years, stated the Irish Exporters Association as it signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Turkish Exporters Assembly today (Tuesday, 9 April, 2013) in Istanbul. Read the Press Release. |
08.04.2013 Tánaiste leads Enterprise Ireland trade mission to Turkey |
| The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade, Eamon Gilmore T.D., will today begin an Enterprise Ireland trade mission to Turkey, leading 24 innovative, exporting Irish companies to boost trade between the two countries. Read the Press Release. |
26.03.13 €575k investment to create 12 jobs at Galway company OnePageCRM |
 | Galway-based sales management software company OnePageCRM will create 12 new jobs, as part of a €575,000 investment programme supported by Enterprise Ireland and other investors. OnePageCRM is a cloud-based sales management application for SMEs, specifically built for small business, with a worldwide proven method to greatly boost sales. The new hires will be in engineering roles for web and mobile technology, digital marketing and customer support. Read the Press Release. |
28.03.13 Enterprise Ireland SuperValu Supplier Development Programme - SIMPLEE secures listing with SuperValu |
 | Eleven innovative food companies have recently completed the Enterprise Ireland SuperValu Supplier Development Programme at SuperValu’s Head Office in Cork. Through a series of highly interactive workshops the programme has given the companies a deep understanding of how SuperValu operates and what it takes to engage effectively with the brand and its independent retail partners. Read the Press Release. |
15.03.13 €1million investment in industry-led centre to take advantage of fast-growing Data Analytics sector - Minister Bruton |
 | The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton T.D., today (Friday, 15 March, 2013) announced details of the €1 million initial investment in a research programme in data analytics, a key sector growing at 40% per annum worldwide targeted for jobs growth as part of the ‘Disruptive Reforms’ in the Government’s Action Plan for Jobs 2013. Read the Press Release. |
14.03.13 Europe's largest Nanotechnology Conference - EuroNanoForum 2013 - Comes to Dublin |
 | Dublin will host the sixth EuroNanoForum conference as part of Ireland’s presidency of the European Council in the Convention Centre Dublin from the 18-20 June 2013. EuroNanoForum 2013 is the largest nanotechnology conference in Europe and will focus on the impact nanotechnology has in problem solving across key societal sectors such as health, energy and environment. The conference, organised by Enterprise Ireland and Spinverse Ltd and supported by the European Commission Directorate for Research and Innovation, also coincides with Nanoweek which runs from 14-21 June 2013. Read the Press Release. |
13.03.13 Announcement of trade-led Ministerial international programme for 2013 - Tánaiste, Minister for Jobs |
 | The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Eamon Gilmore T.D., and the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton T.D., today (Wednesday, 13th March) launched the year-long programme of Ministerial events targeting trade and investment for Ireland in 2013. Read the Press Release. |
08.03.13 €20 million Innovation Fund Ireland investment with leading international Venture Capital Fund Highland Capital Partners Europe - Minister Bruton |
| Speaking from Austin, Texas where he is leading a trade mission the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton T.D. today, [Friday], announced the second investment by Enterprise Ireland under the Innovation Fund Ireland programme with Highland Capital Partners Europe. Read the Press Release. |
07.03.13 Minister Rabbitte congratulates TechWorks Marine on €670,000 ESA Renewable Energy Contract |
 | The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Mr Pat Rabbitte TD, congratulated Irish SME, TechWorks Marine, this afternoon (Thursday 7 March 2013) in Dun Laoghaire on securing a European Space Agency funded contract to the value of €670,000. Read the Press Release. |
06.03.13 - 1,600 New Jobs to be created in High Potential Start-ups backed by Enterprise Ireland in 2012 - Minister Perry |
| The Minister for Small Business John Perry T.D., today [Wednesday 6 March 2013] opened the Enterprise Ireland High Potential Start Ups Showcase, featuring the 97 new start-up companies supported by Government through Enterprise Ireland in 2012. Together these companies aim to employ over 1,600 new staff and to generate over €300m in annual sales. Read the Press Release. |
05.03.13 Minister Bruton leads 4-day trade mission of 40 Irish companies to Texas aimed at growing exports to USA |
| The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, departs today [Tuesday 5th March, 2013] on a 4-day trade mission of 40 innovative exporting Irish companies to Texas. Over the course of the 4-day Enterprise Ireland programme, the Minister will attend over 20 trade events and meetings in Houston, Dallas and Austin, as well as holding meetings with multinational companies already investing or considering investing in Ireland. Read the Press Release. |
26.02.13 120 New Business Start-ups created under New Frontiers Programme - Sherlock |
 | Enterprise Ireland announced today (Tuesday 26 February 2013) that over 120 new business ventures have successfully completed the first Enterprise Ireland New Frontiers Programme. Based on the success of the first year of the programme, a further €12.65m is now being invested for the next three years of New Frontiers, which aims to develop sustainable businesses that will create jobs throughout the country. New Frontiers is Ireland’s national entrepreneur development programme that is delivered at a local level by the Institutes of Technology. Read the Press Release. |
19.02.13 Irish Cleantech and Construction companies sign contracts in France worth €1.5m |
 | Today (Tuesday 19 February 2013) Enterprise Ireland announced three important sales contracts by client companies responding to opportunities in the French Cleantech and Construction sectors. The announcement was made at a prestigious business event in Paris attended by President Michael D. Higgins as part of his official visit to Paris. President Higgins’ attendance at the event, which was organised by the Irish Embassy in Paris in conjunction with Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland, Bord Bia and Network Irlande, reflects the importance the Government attaches to Ireland’s economic and trade relationship with France. Read the Press Release. |
05.02.13 Minister Perry announces 13 successful winners of €200,000 fund to stimulate new start-up activity in the West Region |
 | The Minister for Small Business, Mr John Perry TD, today (Tuesday 5 February 2013) unveiled the 13 successful winners of Enterprise Ireland’s €200,000 Competitive Feasibility Fund aimed at stimulating start-ups and creating jobs in the West Region. The fund, which was launched last September, offered funding of up to €25,000 to support entrepreneurs explore the feasibility of start-up ideas with job-creating potential in the West Region. Entrepreneurs and early stage companies in the ICT, industrial and food sectors based in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon were eligible to apply. Read the Press Release. |
31.01.13 Calling all enterprising students to 'Think Outside the Box' |
 | John Perry TD, Minister for Small Business, will today (Thursday 31 January 2013) launch the Enterprise Ireland Think Outside the Box Awards as part of a major drive aimed at tapping into the potential for students and young people to turn their entrepreneurial ideas into commercial businesses. This is a great opportunity for ambitious and enterprising students to build a real-world business venture and at the same time be in with a chance to win a prize from the overall €30,000 cash prize fund, which includes a €10,000 first prize, as well as a €30,000 consultancy fund. Read the Press Release. |
29.01.13 Minister Costello to attend International Pledging Conference for Syria and promote Irish medical technology in the Middle East |
| The Minister of State for Trade and Development, Joe Costello T.D., travels to the Middle East today where he will attend the International Pledging Conference for Syria. The Conference which takes place in Kuwait on Wednesday will be chaired by the UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon. Read the Press Release. |
24.01.13 Update to Enterprise Ireland’s 2012 End of Year Statement |
| In an update to its End of Year Statement issued today (24 January 2013), Enterprise Ireland reported that Irish exporting companies increased employment by 3,338 in 2012 due primarily to a strong export performance. Read the Statement. |
22.01.13 Minister Sherlock announces €800,000 European Space Agency contract for Irish SME TreeMetrics |
 | Sean Sherlock TD, Minister for Research and Innovation today (22 Jan 2013) announced that TreeMetrics, an Irish based innovator in forestry, data analytics and measurement solutions, has secured a significant €800,000 contract, with the European Space Agency (ESA). Read the Press Release. |
21.01.13 Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton T.D, Opens Showcase - Ireland's Creative Expo at the RDS |
 | The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton T.D. officially opened Showcase - Ireland’s Creative Expo today, Sunday, 20th January 2013. The event is the country’s largest international trade show and will be attended by buyers from Ireland and over 17 countries. Sales orders of up to €20 million are expected over the four days of the show. Read the Press Release. |
17.01.13 15 entrepreneurs and start-ups set to benefit from €750k Enterprise Ireland Competitive Start Fund |
| The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD today (Thursday 17 January 2013) named the 30 successful companies that have recently been awarded funding under Enterprise Ireland’s Competitive Start Fund. Read the Press Release. |
03.01.13 Enterprise Ireland's End of Year Statement 2012 |
| In its End of Year Statement published today (Thursday 3rd January 2013), Enterprise Ireland reported that Irish exporting companies increased employment by 3,804 in 2012. Read the Press Release. |