UK manufacturing output rose for the second successive month in November, as the recent downturn in new business intakes halted. Survey data indicated that manufacturers benefited from improved domestic demand
UK Manufacturing PMI edges into expansion territory, as output rises and new order intakes stabilise
The latest quarterly business survey from InterTradeIreland points to more subdued economic sentiment in Q3 2025. The survey, which is the biggest across the island reveals that the proportion of
The opportunity to unlock the potential of women entrepreneurs across the island has been given a boost with the announcement that InterTradeIreland, in partnership with Invest Northern Ireland and Enterprise
AIM Centre has been named the European Winner in the ‘Supporting the Digital Transition’ category at the European Enterprise Promotion Awards (EEPA) 2025, held during the recent SME Assembly in
Delivered in partnership with Enterprise Ireland, InterTradeIreland, Local Enterprise Offices, and Údarás na Gaeltachta, the Get Exporting programme is open now for Irish SMEs to register their interest. The Get
The Irish Government has announced funding of €36.9 million for six additional projects under Call 7 of the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF). Six new projects were awarded amounts ranging
A new programme helping Scottish companies seize the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) has been launched. Supported by nearly £1 million of Scottish Government funding, it will offer small and
Invest Northern Ireland’s Ambition to Grow Programme has helped over 40 companies create good jobs and increase external sales across its North Western and North Eastern Regional Office Networks. First
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
The Q2 2025 All Island Business Monitor shows that SME sentiment across the island is holding steady, with modest growth in evidence, but rising costs and tighter margins mean resilience
Advancing Innovation in Manufacturing (AIM) Centre has announced the launch of its new AI Accelerator Programme for manufacturing companies, a ten-week hybrid initiative designed to help businesses across Ireland understand,
Invest Northern Ireland’s Ambition to Grow Programme has helped over 68 companies create good jobs and increase external sales across its Western Regional Office network. First launched in 2022, the programme
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,
Northern Ireland Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced that Ambition to Grow is helping over 250 companies to create good jobs and increase external sales. First launched in 2022,
By Professor Mike Wilson, Chief Automation Officer & co-founder of The West Midlands RAS Cluster, MTC Just over one month after the release of the Government’s Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan,
The UK Government has announced plans for significant reforms aimed at tackling late payments to small businesses – an issue estimated to cost the economy £11 billion annually and contribute
InterTradeIreland has announced the relaunch of the next phase of its acclaimed Go-2-Tender programme. This essential support initiative is designed to assist SMEs across the island of Ireland in securing
Lidl Ireland has announced the selection of 27 new suppliers from across the island of Ireland that will join its 2025 Kickstart Supplier Development Programme. This year’s line-up features a
A combined total of €16.1 million of PEACEPLUS funding has been awarded to projects supporting SMEs to operate at scale through cross-border collaboration in Northern Ireland and the border counties
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
Invest Northern Ireland has announced that two Coleraine SMEs are the first to receive investment from its £39 million equity fund, Co-Fund III. StimOxyGen and Dia Beta Labs, two life
The Irish Green Building Council (IGBC), in partnership with Dublin Chamber, Sustainability Works, the University of Galway, and the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland, has launched a new practical and accessible set of tools to
InterTradeIreland’s latest All-island Business Monitor shows that business sentiment across the island remains resilient in 2025, with most firms holding steady and staying profitable. Yet, beneath this stability, new data
The Board of Enterprise Ireland has announced the appointment of Jenny Melia (pictured) as its new Chief Executive Officer (Designate).
A new round of Access to Finance funding from Invest NI has been launched. The portfolio of three funds includes
With the introduction of its RackBot™ system Rainbow Dynamics has broken through the cost barriers that have prevented many SMEs
The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has released a new report, co-authored and funded by the Department of Finance,
Irish Medtech, the Ibec group representing the medical technology sector, has released its latest Manufacturing Report, emphasising the urgent need
Five years on from the UK’s departure from the EU, a new report from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF)
Advancing Innovation in Manufacturing (AIM) Centre has announced the appointment of David Bermingham (pictured) as its new Director of AI.
Ten projects are to receive €12.1 million in funding to access cutting-edge equipment to increase R&D collaboration and competitiveness for
The AIM Centre, based in Sligo, has announced the establishment of an AI Studio, a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower
Over 100 projects are to receive funding to trial productivity-boosting artificial intelligence (AI) tools for businesses. Small businesses across the
The downturn in the UK manufacturing sector deepened at the end of 2024, as December saw rates of contraction in
Almost €400 million was paid in 2024 to SMEs right across the country under the Power Up grant and the
UK food manufacturers are riding high on a wave of newfound confidence, as figures reveal a dramatic uplift in sales
The UK manufacturing sector showed further signs of contraction in November, as output fell for the first time in seven
Made Smarter Adoption, the UK Government’s programme helping SME manufacturers adopt technology and digital skills, will continue next year and
A cupcake manufacturer is among 23 more to secure backing from Made Smarter, the movement accelerating the digital transformation among
Small and mid-sized suppliers in the UK alcoholic drinks sector could unlock an average of £27,575 in repeat sales with
Staffing, energy costs and access to finance are biggest worries for Irish SMEs, SBCI survey reveals
Access to skilled staff, high energy and transport costs, and access to finance are the biggest risks identified by Irish
A range of new eco-friendly packaging materials made from onion skins and peelings is being created by an Oban-based start-up,
Engineering Industries Ireland, the Ibec group representing the industrial engineering, manufacturing, and engineering services sectors, has welcomed the Government’s ambition
A new £11 million Cluster Acceleration Programme has been launched in Northern Ireland. The programme has been designed by Invest
MMC Ireland, the largest industry representative body for stakeholders in the Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) sector, has today submitted
Confusion around digital transformation is risking paralysis among SME manufacturers, says Made Smarter. Donna Edwards, director of the North West
Small and mid-sized food and drink manufacturers in the UK are facing a ‘silent killer’ as new figures show profitability
The Irish Government has announced a new cycle of the Seed and Venture Capital Scheme which will operate for the
Made Smarter North West has launched a new peer-to-peer network to accelerate digital adoption among SME manufacturers in England. The
Advancing Innovation in Manufacturing (AIM) Centre, Sligo will act as the lead partner on an EU Project aiming to enhance
A full year’s data from the An Post eCommerce Index reveals that convenience (72%) is the key driver for online purchases
Made Smarter, the movement connecting manufacturers to technology and skills, has launched a national awards programme to celebrate digital transformation
A new campaign by Scotland’s national and international economic development agency Scottish Enterprise aims to alert businesses – particularly SMEs –
The Irish Government has announced funding of a further €6.8 million for a twelfth project under Call 6 of the
Made Smarter and leading technology demonstrators have joined forces to demystify digital transformation with a new white paper. ‘Made Smarter technologies:
InterTradeIreland, the all-island economic development agency, has launched a report revealing new business opportunities available in the all-island circular economy
UK food and drink manufacturers have been empowered with the vision, skills and drive to pursue smarter manufacturing through Made
86% of SMEs are optimistic about the business environment in Ireland this year, according to the Melior Funding for Growth
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