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€27.6 million invested in Irish start-ups in 2024

    €27.6 million invested in Irish start-ups in 2024

Enterprise Ireland, the government agency responsible for the development and growth of Irish companies in global markets, invested €27.6 million in Irish start-ups and supported a total of 157 start-up

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57% of large enterprises in Ireland investigating reduced reliance on the US

    57% of large enterprises in Ireland investigating reduced reliance on the US

Expleo, the global technology, engineering and consulting service provider, has announced the results of new research which points to a concern among large businesses in Ireland about global and local

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Breaking down the automation cost barriers

    Breaking down the automation cost barriers

With the introduction of its RackBot™ system Rainbow Dynamics has broken through the cost barriers that have prevented many SMEs from introducing automated mini-load tote picking systems in the past

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New ESRI research explores trends in investments among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ireland

    New ESRI research explores trends in investments among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ireland

The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has released a new report, co-authored and funded by the Department of Finance, titled SME Investment Report 2024: Developments Between 2016 and 2023. The

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Fastest expansion of Irish manufacturing output for three years

    Fastest expansion of Irish manufacturing output for three years

April data highlighted a robust upturn in Irish manufacturing production, supported by a further acceleration in new order growth to its strongest for three years. Domestic demand was the main

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Collaboration at the fore of €30 million Shared Island Enterprise Scheme

    Collaboration at the fore of €30 million Shared Island Enterprise Scheme

A €30 million Shared Island Enterprise Scheme is marking a significant step forward in island-wide enterprise collaboration and growth, as three of the leading economic development agencies on the island of

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Enterprise Ireland leads trade mission to Scotland to strengthen Scottish Irish trade and opens new Enterprise Ireland office in Glasgow

    Enterprise Ireland leads trade mission to Scotland to strengthen Scottish Irish trade and opens new Enterprise Ireland office in Glasgow

Enterprise Ireland recently completed a one-day trade mission to Scotland, led by Minister Niamh Smyth TD, Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation. The trade mission visited

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Faraday Battery Challenge launches UK sector wide battery report

    Faraday Battery Challenge launches UK sector wide battery report

Electrification of the UK’s automotive, marine, aerospace, rail and energy storage sectors is expected to drive a significant rise in domestic battery demand by 2035. This increased demand will need

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Complete Laboratory Solutions (CLS) announces €9 million investment in ambitious site-wide up-skilling programme

    Complete Laboratory Solutions (CLS) announces €9 million investment in ambitious site-wide up-skilling programme

Celebrating over three decades of excellence serving industry, Complete Laboratory Solutions (CLS) is embarking on a significant training programme to further enhance its service offerings to include quality assurance, regulatory

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FSAI reminds Irish food businesses to comply with food safety practices for chilled and frozen coated poultry products

    FSAI reminds Irish food businesses to comply with food safety practices for chilled and frozen coated poultry products

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) is reminding food businesses, including manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers to ensure that robust food safety management systems are in place for the production

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Hoop Medical opens new state-of-the-art facility in Wexford

    Hoop Medical opens new state-of-the-art facility in Wexford

Hoop Medical, a global leader in the design and manufacture of medical device balloons, has announced the official opening of its new, purpose-built facility in the Ardcavan Business Park, Wexford.

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Launch of ESRI overarching report – Sharing the Island: Economic and Social Challenges and Opportunities

    Launch of ESRI overarching report – Sharing the Island: Economic and Social Challenges and Opportunities

Ireland and Northern Ireland share many social, historical, and geographical characteristics; however, their political institutions and policy configurations differ significantly. The latest ESRI-Shared Island report synthesises key findings from the

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New report finds Irish onshore wind energy can treble

    New report finds Irish onshore wind energy can treble

In a new study commissioned by Wind Energy Ireland, leading Irish planning and environmental consultancy MKO has calculated Ireland’s capacity for further onshore wind development, which is the country’s cheapest

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Ericsson invests €200 million at Athlone facility

    Ericsson invests €200 million at Athlone facility

Ericsson has announced a significant €200 million investment over the next three years in a pioneering research, development, and innovation (RD&I) project at the company’s Athlone facility in central Ireland.

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Official opening of Galway Biomedical design and manufacturing facility

    Official opening of Galway Biomedical design and manufacturing facility

Galway Biomedical Limited, a trusted partner in the development and contract manufacturing of medical devices, has announced the opening of their new facility at Ballybrit Business Park, located in the

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Carbery Group joins EIT Food to accelerate innovation in sustainable nutrition

    Carbery Group joins EIT Food to accelerate innovation in sustainable nutrition

Carbery Group and its taste division, Synergy Flavours, have entered a partnership with EIT Food, the world’s largest and most dynamic food innovation community. Co-funded by the EU, EIT Food

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Shortlist revealed for the inaugural BioPharmaChem Impact Awards 2025

    Shortlist revealed for the inaugural BioPharmaChem Impact Awards 2025

BioPharmaChem Ireland (BPCI), the Ibec group that represents the biopharmaceutical and chemical sectors, has announced the shortlist for the inaugural BioPharmaChem Impact Awards 2025. The Impact Awards aim to recognise

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Enterprise Ireland launches Proof of Concept Funding to accelerate commercialisation of academic research

    Enterprise Ireland launches Proof of Concept Funding to accelerate commercialisation of academic research

Enterprise Ireland has announced a new stream of support under its Commercialisation Fund: Proof of Concept Funding. Designed to be accessible, it will support the development of research and technology

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EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2025 finalists revealed

    EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2025 finalists revealed

The finalists of the 2025 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Ireland programme have been revealed today, with the 24 shortlisted entrepreneurs spanning a range of sectors including consumer, technology, media, health,

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Irish company ATC launches 2,600 km battery electric truck trial from Netherlands to Hungary

    Irish company ATC launches 2,600 km battery electric truck trial from Netherlands to Hungary

ATC Computer Transport & Logistics (ATC), a leading Irish company providing highly specialised transport, logistics, and technical services to hyperscale data centre operators, high-tech freight forwarders, and original equipment manufacturers

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Northern Ireland sees big rise in science and innovation funding

    Northern Ireland sees big rise in science and innovation funding

A report on funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), shows that Northern Ireland has seen a bigger percentage increase (43%) than elsewhere in the UK. Half of UKRI’s investment

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Keohane Seafoods makes a splash with new €30 million Lidl deal

    Keohane Seafoods makes a splash with new €30 million Lidl deal

Lidl Ireland has announced an expanded supply deal worth over €30 million with long-standing supplier Keohane Seafoods, which will see the West Cork-based seafood company increase its supply of fresh,

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Comparative analysis of the economies of Ireland and Northern Ireland

    Comparative analysis of the economies of Ireland and Northern Ireland

New research, published by the ESRI and commissioned as part of the Institute’s research programme with the Shared Island Unit, Department of the Taoiseach, provides a high-level comparison of the

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Wrightbus to invest £25 million to bolster UK’s green transport revolution and drive growth

    Wrightbus to invest £25 million to bolster UK’s green transport revolution and drive growth

Northern Ireland-based firm Wrightbus is to invest £25 million for cutting-edge research to develop next-generation electric and hydrogen vehicles. The

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Guinness remains most valuable Irish brand, Baileys and Paddy Power lead in strength

    Guinness remains most valuable Irish brand, Baileys and Paddy Power lead in strength

67% of 18–25-year-olds think Guinness is a ‘cool’ brand, up from 22% in 2023, according to a new report from Brand

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Cook Medical and IDA announce €3 million investment in renewable and energy-saving technologies

    Cook Medical and IDA announce €3 million investment in renewable and energy-saving technologies

Cook Medical has announced a €3 million investment in renewable and energy-saving technologies. The project consists of a new 1

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EirGrid, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland sign Memorandum of Understanding on the future of offshore wind in Ireland

    EirGrid, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland sign Memorandum of Understanding on the future of offshore wind in Ireland

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland’s electricity grid, Enterprise Ireland

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Government visit to Irish Manufacturing Research’s Circular Innovation Platform CIRCULÉIRE at its Mullingar RD&I Lab

    Government visit to Irish Manufacturing Research’s Circular Innovation Platform CIRCULÉIRE at its Mullingar RD&I Lab

Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR), as Secretariat of CIRCULÉIRE, recently welcomed Alan Dillon TD, Minister of State with special responsibility for

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Arla Foods and DMK Group to merge​ to create €19 billion dairy co-operative

    Arla Foods and DMK Group to merge​ to create €19 billion dairy co-operative

Arla Foods and DMK Group have announced their intention to merge, creating the strongest dairy co-operative in Europe. The proposed

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Invest Northern Ireland appoints key leadership roles

    Invest Northern Ireland appoints key leadership roles

Invest Northern Ireland (Invest NI) has announced two appointments to its Executive Committee, as part of the wider restructuring of

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IceMOS Technology to increase manufacturing at Northern Ireland plant

    IceMOS Technology to increase manufacturing at Northern Ireland plant

Semiconductor manufacturer, IceMOS Technology Corporation has completed Series E funding from a London-based investor, 57 Stars LLC , and earlier

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Kingspan breaks ground on €280 million Building Technology Manufacturing Campus in Ukraine

    Kingspan breaks ground on €280 million Building Technology Manufacturing Campus in Ukraine

County Cavan-based Kingspan Group, the world leader in high-performance insulation and building envelopes, has been granted permission to begin work

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£140 million, fully automated, 101,000 pallet cold store comes online in Lincolnshire

    £140 million, fully automated, 101,000 pallet cold store comes online in Lincolnshire

Magnavale Ltd, one of the UK’s leading temperature-controlled food storage specialists, has announced the official opening of Magnavale Easton. The

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Tariff threats should not derail the Irish economy – Davy report

    Tariff threats should not derail the Irish economy – Davy report

Davy Research has released a new report analysing the potential impacts of President Trump’s tariff agenda on the Irish economy.

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Irish Exporters Association reacts to 20% US tariffs on EU announcement

    Irish Exporters Association reacts to 20% US tariffs on EU announcement

Responding to the announcement in Washington of US tariffs on EU exports, Simon McKeever, CEO of the Irish Exporters Association,

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UK food manufacturers see sales surge in 2025 as appetite for British produce increases

    UK food manufacturers see sales surge in 2025 as appetite for British produce increases

UK food manufacturers saw their sales revenue grow by nearly a fifth over the past year, although their performance was

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New order growth in Irish manufacturing sector continues to gain momentum in March

    New order growth in Irish manufacturing sector continues to gain momentum in March

Business conditions across the manufacturing sector improved again during March, reflecting solid increases in production and incoming new work. The

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National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition returns for 2025

    National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition returns for 2025

The National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition 2025 is set to return on 28th–29th May 2025 at RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin, bringing

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Innovation Accelerator programme boosts growth across the UK

    Innovation Accelerator programme boosts growth across the UK

Innovate UK has announced £30 million of extension funding to a highly successful pilot programme that is shaping the future

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Global uncertainty and trade policy to affect Irish economy

    Global uncertainty and trade policy to affect Irish economy

The Irish economy entered 2025 in a robust position with a strong labour market. However, the trend towards deglobalisation and

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Fifth UK Innovation Report unveiled at pivotal moment for industrial strategy

    Fifth UK Innovation Report unveiled at pivotal moment for industrial strategy

As the UK government advances its industrial strategy, the newly released UK Innovation Report 2025 provides a critical analysis of

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95% of CIOs investing in tech to create entirely new revenue streams – Logicalis 2025 CIO Report

    95% of CIOs investing in tech to create entirely new revenue streams – Logicalis 2025 CIO Report

Logicalis, the leading global technology service provider, has released its annual CIO Report, which reveals that 95% of CIOs (Chief Information

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Irish Medtech Manufacturing Report highlights need for investment in advanced manufacturing and digital adoption

    Irish Medtech Manufacturing Report highlights need for investment in advanced manufacturing and digital adoption

Irish Medtech, the Ibec group representing the medical technology sector, has released its latest Manufacturing Report, emphasising the urgent need

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Trade protectionist measures likely to have significant negative impact on Irish economy

    Trade protectionist measures likely to have significant negative impact on Irish economy

The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has published a working paper, co-authored and funded by the Department of Finance,

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FDF calls for a strategic approach to EU trade, as new data reveals widening UK food and drink trade gap

    FDF calls for a strategic approach to EU trade, as new data reveals widening UK food and drink trade gap

Five years on from the UK’s departure from the EU, a new report from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF)

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Etex opens €200 million plasterboard manufacturing facility in Bristol, UK

    Etex opens €200 million plasterboard manufacturing facility in Bristol, UK

Etex, a global lightweight construction materials manufacturer, has officially opened the €200 million expansion of its plasterboard production facility in

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Trailblazers of Sustainability: Business & Finance ESG Awards 2025 Finalists unveiled

    Trailblazers of Sustainability: Business & Finance ESG Awards 2025 Finalists unveiled

Several of Ireland’s leading organisations have been named as finalists in the 2025 Business & Finance ESG Awards, in association

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UK Research & Innovation publishes annual report on investment by region and nation

    UK Research & Innovation publishes annual report on investment by region and nation

Half of UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) investment in research projects last year was made to organisations outside London and

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SICK partners with Universal Robots to deliver safe, seamless collaboration between cobots and humans

    SICK partners with Universal Robots to deliver safe, seamless collaboration between cobots and humans

SICK, one of the world’s leading industrial solution providers for sensor-based applications, has brought a new safety solution to the

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Further international success for Belfast-based Artemis Technologies

    Further international success for Belfast-based Artemis Technologies

Belfast-based Artemis Technologies, a global leader in zero-emission maritime technology, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), in a multi-million-dollar

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Transforming the future of sustainable medicine production in the UK

    Transforming the future of sustainable medicine production in the UK

Innovate UK has announced an investment over £14 million across 29 innovative projects to help make the UK’s medicines manufacturing

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First of its kind Machine Vision Accelerator to be established by Digital Manufacturing Ireland

    First of its kind Machine Vision Accelerator to be established by Digital Manufacturing Ireland

Digital Manufacturing Ireland (DMI) has announced the launch of the Vision Accelerator at its headquarters in Limerick, Ireland. This initiative

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Jake Hall, the Manufacturing Millennial, to make debut keynote speaker appearance at Automation UK 2025

    Jake Hall, the Manufacturing Millennial, to make debut keynote speaker appearance at Automation UK 2025

Organisers of Automation UK 2025, the country’s leading exhibition for automation, robotics and machine vision, have announced the first keynote

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New Digital Process Manufacturing Centre unlocks emerging technology for Scottish industry

    New Digital Process Manufacturing Centre unlocks emerging technology for Scottish industry

A new centre designed to support process manufacturing industries with next-generation technologies has been officially opened in North Ayrshire, fuelling

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Irish whiskey exports exceed €1 billion

    Irish whiskey exports exceed €1 billion

Exports of Irish whiskey surpassed €1 billion in 2024. The latest figures from Bord Bia and the International Wine and

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Enterprise Ireland launches new five-year strategy, Delivering for Ireland, Leading Globally (2025-2029)

    Enterprise Ireland launches new five-year strategy, Delivering for Ireland, Leading Globally (2025-2029)

Enterprise Ireland has published its new five-year strategy ‘Delivering for Ireland, Leading Globally (2025-2029)’, which outlines the organisation’s aims and

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AIM Centre welcomes David Bermingham as Director of AI to lead National AI Studio

    AIM Centre welcomes David Bermingham as Director of AI to lead National AI Studio

Advancing Innovation in Manufacturing (AIM) Centre has announced the appointment of David Bermingham (pictured) as its new Director of AI.

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Downturn in UK manufacturing output and new orders deepens, leading to steepest job losses since mid-2020

    Downturn in UK manufacturing output and new orders deepens, leading to steepest job losses since mid-2020

The UK manufacturing sector continued to face tough operating conditions in February, as ongoing concerns about weak demand and rising

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