A Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) prototype facility has come online, demonstrating how surplus wind energy could be converted into green ammonia for energy storage. The innovative Ammonia Synthesis
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A significant milestone in Drogheda’s journey towards becoming a leading destination for digital innovation and entrepreneurship took place recently with the official opening of the Drogheda Digital Hub. Located on
IDA Ireland, with the support of Offaly County Council, has recently secured a c.26-hectare landbank in Tullamore, County Offaly for the proposed development of a new IDA Ireland Business Technology
Ibec, the group representing Irish business, has published its latest Economic Outlook, which forecasts domestic demand growth of 2.8% in 2026, following a 3.4% growth rate in 2025. The Outlook
IDA Ireland’s annual results show a commendable start to the agency’s new strategy, delivering growth and first-time investment alongside major transformative initiatives in the areas of sustainability, talent advancement (up-skilling),
Ireland’s positive economic performance continues with growth in consumption and tax receipts, according to the ESRI’s Quarterly Economic Commentary Forecast summary – Winter 2025. However, there is evidence of a
The ESRI has published its medium-term Economic Outlook. The report highlights the Irish economy’s remarkable performance over the past decade, and warns of vulnerabilities to external risks in the years
ISA Ireland in partnership with Cyber Ireland will host the OT Cybersecurity Conference 2025 in the Mullingar Park Hotel on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, starting at 08:30 AM GMT. This is one of Ireland’s key annual gatherings for
The Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) Hartree Centre has launched a powerful new supercomputer designed to help UK industry accelerate innovation through artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced computing. Located
The SPEAR Centre (Semiconductor Photonics Education and Research Centre) has been launched at the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) campus in Letterkenny, County Donegal. This project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a
Pronto Engineering, Sheaney, Versaffix, and Viltra are investing almost £2 million to grow exports and create 24 new good jobs. The investments will enable the companies to increase productivity and turnover, build capacity,
A new project aims to add capacity for the manufacture of sub-sea power cables for Scotland’s offshore wind sector. Rosyth manufacturer Oceaneering recently unveiled the plans in a major boost
The global mining and steel industry is entering a transformative decade — driven by decarbonization imperatives, automation technologies, and geopolitical realignments. According to BIS Research, the industry was valued at $875.7
The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) and Independent Container Line (ICL) are celebrating five years of operating their vital transatlantic partnership, which offers the only direct shipping route connecting Ireland to the
The annual Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will be held at the SEC Glasgow on Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd of October 2025. Encompassing a comprehensive conference
The Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will be held at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn, on Thursday, 11th of September 2025. Incorporating a comprehensive conference programme
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) is funding 23 partnerships with a £41 million investment, matched with a further £56 million from businesses and academia. The projects will
Over 90 percent of American Chamber of Commerce Ireland (AmCham) members plan to increase or maintain employee numbers over the next 12 months, according to the latest AmCham FDI Insights
A Welsh project working to produce steel in an environmentally friendly way is one of the four new manufacturing hubs that will share £44 million in government funding. The Indigenous Green-steel
Foreign Direct Investment held firm in the six months to June 2025, with substantial investment in critical areas such as R&D, digitalisation, sustainability, and talent development driving growth across Ireland’s
Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) and AMBER, the Research Ireland Centre for Advanced Materials and BioEngineering Research, have officially launched the European Space Agency (ESA) Phi-Lab Ireland – a pioneering six-year
While the Irish domestic economy appears to be in a relatively robust state, notable international and domestic risks are clouding the outlook. Global uncertainty has risen to very elevated levels
Minister of State for Public Procurement, Digitalisation and eGovernment Emer Higgins TD has launched the Futures Institute on Data and Digital Transformation at Maynooth University. The Futures Institute will play
The 2025 All-Island Industry 4.0 Future Skills Report reveals that the advanced manufacturing sector is facing a growing skills challenge
Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has warned that Ireland’s current public investment model for research and innovation (R&I)
Specialty chemicals manufacturer and agricultural life science company Syngenta has been awarded £2.2 million from Scottish Enterprise towards a £14.7
The Irish wind industry has warned that Ireland’s offshore wind targets are in serious jeopardy, without decisive and immediate action
Ireland’s new Semiconductor Strategy, ‘Silicon Island’ has been officially launched. This major new initiative is designed to strengthen Ireland’s role in
Expleo, the global technology, engineering and consulting service provider, has announced the results of new research which points to a
Enterprise Ireland recently completed a one-day trade mission to Scotland, led by Minister Niamh Smyth TD, Minister of State for
Offshore Solutions Group (OSG), a UK-based developer focused on the floating offshore wind (FLOW) sector, has signed a two-year Exclusivity
In a new study commissioned by Wind Energy Ireland, leading Irish planning and environmental consultancy MKO has calculated Ireland’s capacity
A report on funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), shows that Northern Ireland has seen a bigger percentage increase
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland’s electricity grid, Enterprise Ireland
Davy Research has released a new report analysing the potential impacts of President Trump’s tariff agenda on the Irish economy.
Innovate UK has announced £30 million of extension funding to a highly successful pilot programme that is shaping the future
A public-private agreement has been reached to help expand operations and attract new investment at the Port of Montrose. A
Half of UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) investment in research projects last year was made to organisations outside London and
A new centre designed to support process manufacturing industries with next-generation technologies has been officially opened in North Ayrshire, fuelling
Global Underwater Hub (GUH) and Scottish Enterprise (SE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding which will see them work in
The South Eastern Applied Materials (SEAM) Research Centre has marked its 15th anniversary with the launch of Ireland’s largest Industrial
Spending on gas for electricity in Ireland was cut by almost one billion euro last year, as wind energy supplied
Over 100 projects are to receive funding to trial productivity-boosting artificial intelligence (AI) tools for businesses. Small businesses across the
Belfast Harbour has unveiled a bold new strategy setting out an ambitious programme to invest more than £300 million in
Ibec, the group representing Irish businesses, has published its new Economic Outlook, forecasting GDP growth of 1.7% in 2025 and
The AIM Centre, in partnership with AbbVie and Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Sligo, has successfully introduced the VEX Robotics programme
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has awarded £13 million to make UK supply chains more resilient. Queen’s University Belfast has
Wind Energy Ireland has launched a new interactive website, providing a comprehensive comparison of wind energy production and the associated
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 All Ireland Water & Wastewater Expo will be held on Thursday, November 21st in the Leopardstown Pavilion at Leopardstown
Industry leaders and key stakeholders will gather in Dublin at the European Infrastructure Conference 2024 on November 14th to discuss opportunities to
Montrose Port Authority (MPA) is set to embark on a major expansion with the acquisition of Montrose Commercial Park and
Enterprise Ireland recently hosted the fourth annual Offshore Wind Forum, which brought together key stakeholders from across the global sector,
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
Engineering Industries Ireland, the Ibec group representing the industrial engineering, manufacturing, and engineering services sectors, has welcomed the Government’s ambition
MMC Ireland, the largest industry representative body for stakeholders in the Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) sector, has today submitted
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