Enterprise Ireland-backed companies recorded export sales of €22.71bn in 2017, representing a 7 per cent increase on 2016. This is the highest level of export sales recorded in the history of the agency and the eighth-consecutive year of clients’ export growth. Find out more about how Enterprise Ireland supports global ambition here: https://www.globalambition.ie

Over 209,000 people are currently employed in Enterprise Ireland-backed companies throughout Ireland with 65% of those based in the regions. Here's how we support their #GlobalAmbition

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. For more information go to https://www.globalambition.ie

Over 19,000 new jobs, record employment figures, good news for the regions and the launch of a new Market Discovery Fund at Enterprise Ireland's End of Year Statement 2017 announcement

A look back at the highlights and successes of Enterprise Ireland’s 2017

Enterprise Ireland launches a new 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

Top tips on applying for the Competitive Start Fund for all sectors with focus on ICT.

The Enterprise Ireland Student Entrepreneur Awards are part of a major drive aimed at encouraging students to start their own businesses; helping them turn their ideas into a commercial reality. This year celebrates the 35th year of these prestigious awards. Gasgon Medical is this year's winner. The company aims to deliver unique and innovative medical devices to improve patient safety and support medical professionals during common procedures.

Starting & growing businesses is a key focus of Enterprise Ireland's Female Entrepreneurship programmes which include a dedicated Competitive Start Fund to encourage more women to start a business. 61 new female-led start-ups were supported by Enterprise Ireland in 2015 - up from 43 in 2014

Start-ups are a powerful engine of job creation and economic growth. Nurturing and supporting early stage High Potential Start-Ups is a key pillar of Enterprise Ireland’s strategy ‘Driving Enterprise, Delivering Jobs’.