Ten projects are to receive €12.1 million in funding to access cutting-edge equipment to increase R&D collaboration and competitiveness for companies through the Technology Gateways and Technology Centres based in
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Irish Distillers, a Pernod Ricard company, and makers of some of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys, will honour the rich 200-year distilling heritage of the world-renowned Midleton
Dublin-based Ecocem, Europe’s leading independent producer of low-carbon cement, has announced the construction of its first production facility dedicated to ACT, its low-carbon, globally scalable cement technology, at its Dunkirk site
GE HealthCare has announced a €132 million investment to expand its Carrigtohill contrast media fill and finish manufacturing site in Cork, Ireland. A new state-of-the-art facility on the grounds of
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and its partners have announced new feasibility awards to develop and improve resource-efficient or bio-based materials and manufacturing. The joint investment by the Biotechnology and
The AIM Centre, based in Sligo, has announced the establishment of an AI Studio, a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower manufacturing SMEs across Ireland by showcasing the transformative power of
Over 100 projects are to receive funding to trial productivity-boosting artificial intelligence (AI) tools for businesses. Small businesses across the UK will be helped to boost their productivity and efficiency
Belfast Harbour has unveiled a bold new strategy setting out an ambitious programme to invest more than £300 million in capital projects across the port and Harbour Estate over the
Ibec, the group representing Irish businesses, has published its new Economic Outlook, forecasting GDP growth of 1.7% in 2025 and 2.1% in 2026. The report highlights that the Irish economy
The AIM Centre, in partnership with AbbVie and Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Sligo, has successfully introduced the VEX Robotics programme to primary schools across Sligo, Leitrim, North Mayo, and South
BioPharmaChem Ireland and Irish Medtech, the Ibec groups that represent these sectors, have welcome the new National Life Science Strategy for Ireland, under the Programme for Government. Ireland is home
The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) and the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR), supported by Ibec, have produced and published a report on a new macroeconomic
Aerogen has announced details of a €300 million transformational scaling and investment plan, which will result in the creation of 725 new jobs in Ireland over the next 10 years.
Enterprise Ireland’s End of Year Results for 2024 confirm that total employment at companies supported by the agency increased to a record 234,454 last year, with 15,741 new jobs created.
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has awarded £13 million to make UK supply chains more resilient. Queen’s University Belfast has been awarded £5 million to create a new network plus
As part of its long-term plans in Ireland, MSD has agreed to acquire the WuXi Vaccines manufacturing facility located in Dundalk, County Louth. The acquisition signifies an investment of over
December data pointed to subdued business conditions across the Irish manufacturing sector, with a sustained reduction in new orders contributing to the fastest decline in production volumes since June. Goods
Wind Energy Ireland has launched a new interactive website, providing a comprehensive comparison of wind energy production and the associated benefits across the 26 counties of the Republic. The ‘County
LaNua Medical, an Irish medtech device start-up, has raised €6 million in seed funding. The company is developing a groundbreaking technology that makes it easy, safe, and cheaper for doctors
IDA Ireland has announced its annual performance for 2024 showing continued strong levels of investment and employment across the FDI sector. The agency, working on behalf of the Irish government,
IDA Ireland, in collaboration with Microsoft and LinkedIn, has published the latest in its Labour Market Pulse report series, which provides insights and trends from the Irish labour market to
UK food manufacturers are riding high on a wave of newfound confidence, as figures reveal a dramatic uplift in sales revenue and purchasing. Small and mid-sized firms saw their average
Ibec, the group representing Irish business, has released its 2024 Manufacturing in Ireland Report, “Facing Forward: Manufacturing Confidence Amidst Evolving Challenges”, revealing a steady confidence among manufacturers, with approximately 70% expressing
The 2025 National Construction Summit is being held on Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd of April at the Sport Ireland
Ireland is forecast to deliver the strongest rate of new housing completions across 19 European countries in 2024 on a
The Future Medicines Institute (FMI), a £55 million industry-led collaborative initiative aimed at advancing North Ireland’s Precision Medicine sector, has
Reflecting Ireland’s position as a centre of excellence in life sciences and biopharmaceutical production, the Biopharma & Life Sciences Connected
Construction has started on a Scotland-first facility for developing and manufacturing green energy technologies and the rapid scale-up of the
Irish Medtech, the Ibec group that represents the medtech sector, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland have revealed the finalists of
Invest NI has published its three-year Business Strategy ‘Our Future in Focus’. Commitments in the 2024-2027 Business Strategy ‘Our Future
The All Ireland Water & Wastewater Expo will be held on Thursday, November 21st in the Leopardstown Pavilion at Leopardstown
Kirby Group Engineering has officially opened its new off-site manufacturing (OSM) facility at Junction 17 National Enterprise Park in Portlaoise,
Industry leaders and key stakeholders will gather in Dublin at the European Infrastructure Conference 2024 on November 14th to discuss opportunities to
Only a few days remain for ambitious female entrepreneurs to send in their applications for the 17th cycle of Going
A new £5.5 million centre in the Glasgow region aims to support the transition to net zero while driving substantial
Montrose Port Authority (MPA) is set to embark on a major expansion with the acquisition of Montrose Commercial Park and
The Western Development Commission (WDC) has announced that it has led a successful €2 million Series A equity investment round
A unique cross-border initiative between secondary schools in Louth and North Ireland has been launched. The Advanced Manufacturing Pathways Schools
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced a £25 million investment in five new green industry centres. Emerging green industries,
A new Advisory Board designed to enhance Northern Ireland’s standing as a global leader in green technology and the net
Sustained public investment in industrial biotechnology between 2010 and 2021 has led to a wide range of economic and social
New ESRI research funded by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS) investigates labour market demand,
Eli Lilly and Company has announced a $1 billion expansion of its Limerick, Ireland, manufacturing site to increase production of
Ericsson, a global leader in communications technology and services, today celebrates the 50-year anniversary of its Research and Development (R&D)
Scottish Enterprise delivered a record set of results last year, helping businesses to scale and contributing to Scotland’s economic transformation.
Invest Northern Ireland has opened its new Hub and event space in Dublin, providing a strategic meeting space for Northern
Cara Partners, a member of the Schwabe Group, has announced a €130 million modernisation and expansion of its Little Island
IDA Ireland and Westmeath County Council gathered in council chambers recently for the formal signing of a Memorandum of Understanding
The Annual Knowledge Transfer Survey, a comprehensive report on knowledge transfer activities in Ireland, has published its findings for the
Ireland’s success in attracting FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) has masked the fact that it has one of the weakest innovation
Make UK’s latest deep dive into the state of UK infrastructure is out now! ‘Infrastructure: Enabling Growth by connecting People and
The Irish Government has announced a new cycle of the Seed and Venture Capital Scheme which will operate for the
Ireland’s attractiveness as a location for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) remains strong according to the latest EY Attractiveness Survey Ireland.
Advancing Innovation in Manufacturing (AIM) Centre, Sligo will act as the lead partner on an EU Project aiming to enhance
A new spin-out will use artificial intelligence and innovative experimental methods to improve the manufacturing of products such as drugs
Ireland is the 5th most attractive country to invest in renewable energy projects on a GDP-normalised basis, according to the
Ireland’s proposition for FDI investment remains strong according to IDA Ireland following publication of its mid-year results for 2024 alongside
Over half a billion of investment will be made in the Northern Ireland economy as a result of Invest Northern
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