Enterprise Ireland invested a total of €24m in Irish start-ups in 2019 and supported a total of 127 start-up companies. The investments were provided through Enterprise Ireland's High Potential Start-Up (HPSU) and Competitive Start Fund (CSF) programmes

Successfully scaling a business internationally brings a unique set of challenges. Enterprise Ireland’s HPSU team works with Ireland’s most high potential start-ups, accelerating the execution of their business plans with a potent formula of funding, network and experience. Learn more at www.globalambition.ie/hpsu

A look back at 2019: a record 221,895 people are now employed in companies supported by Enterprise Ireland which is the highest number in the 20-year history of the agency. 16,971 new jobs were created by Enterprise Ireland supported companies in the last year and 65 percent of total employment by Enterprise Ireland backed companies is now outside of Dublin

Minister Heather Humphreys TD launched Enterprise Ireland’s new regional plan ‘Powering the Regions’ and announced a further €45 million under the Regional Enterprise Development Fund (REDF) at the Cavan Digital Hub. Learn more about the fund at www.enterprise-ireland.com/REDF.

Irish businesses are making a global impact, delivering innovative solutions to some of our most pressing challenges and bringing the “Irish Advantage” to business partners worldwide. Visit www.irishadvantage.com to learn more.

At Enterprise Ireland, we work with Ireland’s most ambitious entrepreneurs and businesses to help them scale and reach new export markets. Whether it’s funding, market insight or access to an international network, we have the supports to help you achieve your global ambition. Visit www.globalambition.ie to learn more.

Enterprise Ireland is supporting Irish businesses to plan and take immediate action to address their Brexit exposure. The Brexit Advisory Clinics provide information and practical support through individual meetings across Strategic Sourcing, Financial & Currency Management and Customs & Logistics. Visit www.prepareforbrexit.ie to learn more

Over 650 Irish companies and 140 international Market Advisors attended Enterprise Ireland's International Markets Week 2019 to discuss global export opportunities and how to evaluate the opportunities to accelerate diversification into new markets.

Enterprise Ireland launches a digital Eurozone marketing campaign at its biggest ever International Markets Week. The #IrishAdvantage campaign will promote the capabilities of Irish companies across a range of sectors, targeted at key overseas markets.

Innovative, flexible and trusted - Irish companies are helping their customers worldwide achieve competitive advantage in all sectors. Ireland's uniquely open, fast-moving and collaborative economy has developed business people and companies with an unequalled track record of meeting the needs of global market leaders. www.irishadvantage.com