Applications open for 42nd Student Entrepreneur Awards Enterprise Ireland is inviting students from third-level institutions across the country who have an innovative business idea "with real commercial potential" to apply to this … Business • 25 Jan
Proveye secures €1m in seed funding Proveye, an Irish start-up that uses advanced image processing techniques to solve problems in the agriculture industry, has closed a €1 million seed funding round. Business • 25 Jan
Employment at Enterprise Ireland backed firms rose 5% The number of people employed at firms backed by Enterprise Ireland (EI) rose 5% last year to 218,178, despite the difficult trading environment Business • 10 Jan
EI and IDA trade mission to Denmark underway A Government backed trade mission to Denmark is getting underway. Business • 30 Nov 22
More small firms to be offered export help through LEOs An extension by the Government of the mandate of Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) will mean that thousands more small businesses here will be eligible for … Business • 28 Nov 22
Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs programme launched today A new initiative aimed at introducing women to the idea of setting up their own business has been launched today. Business • 17 Nov 22
Three EI firms win €24m in Horizon Europe Funding Three Enterprise Ireland-backed companies have been selected and approved for a total of €24.3m in funding from the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator Programme. Business • 21 Oct 22
Exporters plan to enter new markets despite uncertainty Global market uncertainty, energy and supply chain issues and skills shortages were among the top challenges cited by exporters ahead of Enterprise Ireland's International Markets … Business • 12 Oct 22
50 new jobs at Channel Mechanics in Galway Web-based software company Channel Mechanics has announced it will create 50 jobs over the next year as it continues its expansion to meet growing demand. Business • 07 Oct 22
Applications open for 15th 'Going for Growth' scheme Applications have opened today for the 'Going for Growth' scheme, a business development initiative for female entrepreneurs. Business • 06 Oct 22
Enterprise Ireland announces new funding for start-ups Enterprise Ireland has launched a new stream of funding to support early-stage start-up companies. Business • 05 Oct 22
Two new schemes to help businesses with energy costs The Government looks set to unveil two new schemes worth over a billion euro to assist businesses with rising energy costs in tomorrow's budget. Business • 26 Sep 22
Farmers to be included in energy measures - Tánaiste Amid the cost of living crisis, many Irish companies have been coming up with new ways to help cut costs and increase efficiency on farms. Business • 21 Sep 22
More men among big earners at EI and IDA Just eight of the 25 people earning more than €150,000 at Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland are women, according to figures provided by the two … Business • 03 Aug 22
Report reveals strong commitment to entrepreneurship One in seven people in Ireland aspire to start a business in the next three years, according to the latest Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Report. Business • 29 Jul 22
New digital training scheme launched for SMEs Google, Enterprise Ireland and the Local Enterprise Offices have partnered to launch a new digital training scheme for SMEs. Business • 25 Jul 22
€5m in funding for new construction technology centre The Government has announced funding of €5 million over five years for a new construction technology centre, which will accelerate research and innovation within the … Business • 21 Jul 22
Record spending on research by universities, colleges Irish research organisations, such as universities and colleges, spent a record breaking €672 million on research projects last year. Business • 19 Jul 22
Exports by EI backed companies increased by 12% Exports by companies supported by Enterprise Ireland increased by 12% to a €27.29 billion last year - the highest level of export growth ever recorded … Business • 12 Jul 22
Money Jar to create 100 jobs in expansion plan Irish owned financial technology company Money Jar is to create 100 jobs to drive expansion of the company both in Ireland and across Europe. Business • 30 Jun 22
Learnovate Centre raises €3m in funding for next phase The Learnovate Centre has secured €3m in funding as it aims to double in size over the coming years. Business • 29 Jun 22
FenuHealth co-founder wins student enterprise award Annie Madden, co-founder of FenuHealth, a company that makes supplements for horses, has won Enterprise Ireland's 2022 Student Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Business • 10 Jun 22
IDA and Enterprise Ireland trade mission to US Tánaiste Leo Varadkar is starting an IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland trade and investment mission to the West Coast of the US today. Business • 25 Apr 22
Aryzta to double its sourdough bread capacity Irish-Swiss baked foods group Aryzta has said it will double its sourdough capacity at its Grange Castle bakery in Dublin, following the installation of a … Business • 14 Apr 22
EI invested €28m in high potential start-ups last year Enterprise Ireland invested more than €28m in high potential start-ups last year, according to the semi-State body. Business • 07 Apr 22
