Enterprise Ireland will drive Irish industry to a new level of international performance and profile. At the end of Transforming Irish Industry 2008-2010 we will have:
A growing number of Irish companies with consolidated positions in existing key geographic markets.
A cohort of Irish companies with established positions in emerging high growth economies.
An increased number of Irish businesses achieving significant annual global sales within both existing and emerging sectors.
A stronger commitment to R&D within Irish industry, as evidenced by a continued increase in company R&D expenditure.
Higher levels of commercialisation of research spend in Ireland, resulting in a higher number of technology licences and third-level spin-outs.
A growing Irish presence in a number of niche Services sectors, positioning Services as a major export growth platform.
A greater number of companies adding a service component to their business model.
An increased cadre of Irish companies with the leadership required to develop scaled, innovative companies capable of sustained international growth.
A strong entrepreneurial economy across Ireland, with an increased number of innovative high potential start-ups (HPSUs) in regional locations.
