VC funding for Irish tech firms falls in first quarter Funding to Irish tech firms from venture capital funds dropped by over 40% during the first three months of the year. Business • 23 May 19
VC funding for Irish tech firms falls in first quarter Funding to Irish tech firms from venture capital funds dropped by over 40% during the first three months of the year. Business • 23 May 19
Slack raises $250m in new funding round Workplace messaging and collaboration platform Slack has raised $250m in fresh capital, valuing it at $5.1 billion. Business • 18 Sep 17
Slack raises $250m in new funding round Workplace messaging and collaboration platform Slack has raised $250m in fresh capital, valuing it at $5.1 billion. Business • 18 Sep 17
SFI invested €184m in R&D last year The Minister responsible for research and development has expressed doubt about whether Ireland will reach its target of doubling spending on it by 2020. Business • 13 Jul 17
SFI invested €184m in R&D last year The Minister responsible for research and development has expressed doubt about whether Ireland will reach its target of doubling spending on it by 2020. Business • 13 Jul 17
Irish tech firms raise €247m in funding in Q1 New figures show that Irish high tech SMEs raised a total of €247m in the first three months of the year. Business • 10 May 17
Irish tech firms raise €247m in funding in Q1 New figures show that Irish high tech SMEs raised a total of €247m in the first three months of the year. Business • 10 May 17
Four regional airports allocated €2.77m in funding Four regional Irish airports have been allocated €2.77 million in funding from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. Business • 22 Dec 16
Four regional airports allocated €2.77m in funding Four regional Irish airports have been allocated €2.77 million in funding from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. Business • 22 Dec 16
SBCI joins with Fexco to launch €70m SME fund The Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland and Fexco Asset Finance have launched a €70m fund for SMEs seeking to lease specialist equipment and vehicles. Business • 29 Nov 16
SBCI joins with Fexco to launch €70m SME fund The Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland and Fexco Asset Finance have launched a €70m fund for SMEs seeking to lease specialist equipment and vehicles. Business • 29 Nov 16
Stripe raises $150m in new funding Stripe, the online payments company founded by Irish brothers Patrick and John Collison, has raised $150m (€141m) in new funding, valuing the firm at $9 billion (€8.5 billion). Business • 25 Nov 16
Stripe raises $150m in new funding Stripe, the online payments company founded by Irish brothers Patrick and John Collison, has raised $150m (€141m) in new funding, valuing the firm at $9 billion (€8.5 billion). Business • 25 Nov 16
Funding raised by SMEs increases by 58% in H1 The amount of funding raised by high-tech Irish SMEs increased by more than half to €486m between January and June when compared with the same period last year. Business • 09 Sep 16
Funding raised by SMEs increases by 58% in H1 The amount of funding raised by high-tech Irish SMEs increased by more than half to €486m between January and June when compared with the same period last year. Business • 09 Sep 16
UCD spin-out company SiriusXT secures €3m funding UCD spin-out company SiriusXT has secured €3m in the latest round of Horizon 2020 SME funding from the EU. Business • 10 Aug 16
UCD spin-out company SiriusXT secures €3m funding UCD spin-out company SiriusXT has secured €3m in the latest round of Horizon 2020 SME funding from the EU. Business • 10 Aug 16
€40m boost for research projects The Government has announced details of €40 million in funding which is being awarded to Irish-based researchers. News • 03 Aug 16
€40m boost for research projects The Government has announced details of €40 million in funding which is being awarded to Irish-based researchers. News • 03 Aug 16
FF 'open' to looking at student loan system Fianna Fáil has said it is "open" to looking at a student loan system but would not support an increase in third-level fees. News • 12 Jul 16
FF 'open' to looking at student loan system Fianna Fáil has said it is "open" to looking at a student loan system but would not support an increase in third-level fees. News • 12 Jul 16
IRC to change research funding award system The Irish Research Council is to make changes to the system it uses to award funding to postgraduate researchers, amid criticism that the current process is too slow. Science • 29 Jun 16
IRC to change research funding award system The Irish Research Council is to make changes to the system it uses to award funding to postgraduate researchers, amid criticism that the current process is too slow. Science • 29 Jun 16
Atlantic Bridge announces €60m fund for colleges Atlantic Bridge has announced a new €60m investment fund for early stage companies with global potential that are built from leading research at Irish third-level institutions and universities. Business • 17 Jun 16
Atlantic Bridge announces €60m fund for colleges Atlantic Bridge has announced a new €60m investment fund for early stage companies with global potential that are built from leading research at Irish third-level institutions and universities. Business • 17 Jun 16
EI allocates €5m for local & regional initiatives Enterprise Ireland is to allocate €5m in funding for local and regional initiatives to support new businesses and jobs under the Local Enterprise Office Competitive Fund and the Community Enterprise Initiative. Business • 01 Jun 16
EI allocates €5m for local & regional initiatives Enterprise Ireland is to allocate €5m in funding for local and regional initiatives to support new businesses and jobs under the Local Enterprise Office Competitive Fund and the Community Enterprise Initiative. Business • 01 Jun 16
Blog: Growing anger in the Irish science community The Irish scientific and research community is growing angry at their treatment by the government. Science • 27 May 16
Blog: Growing anger in the Irish science community The Irish scientific and research community is growing angry at their treatment by the government. Science • 27 May 16
Dept warns over funding for innovation programmes The Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has warned that it faces a significant challenge in sustaining funding for programmes aimed at driving research and innovation within Irish-based firms, if the capital allocation for such programmes is not increased. Business • 23 May 16
Dept warns over funding for innovation programmes The Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has warned that it faces a significant challenge in sustaining funding for programmes aimed at driving research and innovation within Irish-based firms, if the capital allocation for such programmes is not increased. Business • 23 May 16
Silicon Valley Bank to invest $100m in Irish firms Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) is to invest $100m more in Irish technology and life science businesses over the next five years. Business • 11 May 16
Silicon Valley Bank to invest $100m in Irish firms Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) is to invest $100m more in Irish technology and life science businesses over the next five years. Business • 11 May 16
Threshold for solidarity funding too high - Harris The European Investment Bank has announced €200m in loans to the Government to go towards flood prevention and protection. News • 14 Jan 16
Threshold for solidarity funding too high - Harris The European Investment Bank has announced €200m in loans to the Government to go towards flood prevention and protection. News • 14 Jan 16
Kernel Capital leads investment in Swiftqueue Technology firm SwiftQueue Technologies Limited has secured a €550,000 sydincated investment from the Bank of Ireland Seed and Early Stage Fund. Business • 05 Oct 15
Kernel Capital leads investment in Swiftqueue Technology firm SwiftQueue Technologies Limited has secured a €550,000 sydincated investment from the Bank of Ireland Seed and Early Stage Fund. Business • 05 Oct 15
Neuromod secures €5.5m in new financing Dublin-based Neuromod Devices has raised €5.5m in funding from international life sciences venture capital fund Fountain Healthcare Partners. Business • 30 Sep 15
Neuromod secures €5.5m in new financing Dublin-based Neuromod Devices has raised €5.5m in funding from international life sciences venture capital fund Fountain Healthcare Partners. Business • 30 Sep 15
Three Irish SMEs awarded EU funding Three Irish companies have been selected for funding in the latest round of the European Union's Horizon 2020 SME programme. Business • 08 Sep 15
Three Irish SMEs awarded EU funding Three Irish companies have been selected for funding in the latest round of the European Union's Horizon 2020 SME programme. Business • 08 Sep 15
Funding for child abuse services a 'disgrace' Chief Executive of Children at Risk in Ireland Mary Flaherty has described funding for services for victims of child sexual abuse as a "disgrace". News • 25 May 15
Funding for child abuse services a 'disgrace' Chief Executive of Children at Risk in Ireland Mary Flaherty has described funding for services for victims of child sexual abuse as a "disgrace". News • 25 May 15
Scientists call for 'rebalancing' of Govt funding More than 900 scientists in Ireland and Irish scientists working abroad have signed an open letter expressing deep concern about the Government's research policies. News • 18 Mar 15
Scientists call for 'rebalancing' of Govt funding More than 900 scientists in Ireland and Irish scientists working abroad have signed an open letter expressing deep concern about the Government's research policies. News • 18 Mar 15
'Flexibility' needed on funding for Greek banks The emergency central bank funding being provided to Greek banks is temporary, but flexibility on how long it lasts may be necessary during a “systemic crisis”, the European Central Bank's Peter Praet has said. Business • 16 Feb 15
'Flexibility' needed on funding for Greek banks The emergency central bank funding being provided to Greek banks is temporary, but flexibility on how long it lasts may be necessary during a “systemic crisis”, the European Central Bank's Peter Praet has said. Business • 16 Feb 15
39 science-based projects to receive €1.6m funding 39 projects designed to increase public interest in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) are to receive a total of €1.6m in funding this year. News • 29 Jan 15
39 science-based projects to receive €1.6m funding 39 projects designed to increase public interest in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) are to receive a total of €1.6m in funding this year. News • 29 Jan 15
