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The National Enterprise Hub has made it easier for Irish SMEs to access funding, advice, and support. Since launching, it’s helped over 6,500 businesses and attracted 220,000 users by streamlining access to over 250 government supports. The top grants availed of by businesses to date through the Hub have ranged in value from €3,000 to €7,000. Read more from Conor O'Donovan Head of Start-Ups and the National Enterprise Hub in the Irish Independent https://shorturl.at/AaObT

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Why does Ireland celebrate foreign tech giants while making life harder for homegrown innovators? In his latest column, Ian Guider examines the backlash against Manna’s drone delivery service — and what it reveals about the state’s inconsistent approach to supporting innovation. While Amazon and Google are cheered on, an Irish company pushing the boundaries of e-commerce faces noise complaints, political pressure and calls for stricter regulation. The issue isn’t just about drones — it’s about whether Ireland truly backs its own ambition. Read Ian's column here - https://lnkd.in/e9mWacZx

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How do we make Ireland the best place in the world to start, run and exit a business? This is a question I have started asking all my guests. Let's face it, Ireland has work to do if we are to retain our talent and attract back those who have already left. Eamon Leonard wrote a superb piece here on LinkedIn recently about the Irish ecosystem. Go read it, he knows what he's talking about. I'll link below. We need to focus on value creation. Ireland is at a tipping point. We are massively leveraged on FDI and have neglected people who want to build meaningful indigenous businesses here. Show me your incentives and I'll show you your outcome. Incentivise founders to build, sell and build again. Let me know in the comments what ONE thing you would do today. Paul Buckley gave me four superb examples of things we can implement immediately from lessons he's learned from Australia and the US.

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Enterprise Ireland's Pre-Seed Start Fund (PSSF) offers early-stage Irish startups €50,000 or €100,000 in funding via a Convertible Loan Note (CLN) to help develop products, build teams, and reach key milestones needed to secure future seed investment. The fund supports startups with global potential, helping cover operational costs, product testing, and skill development. The Irish BICs (Business Innovation Centres) provide hands-on support throughout the application process. Monthly webinars are available to guide applicants, with the next one hosted by Propelor BIC on Sept 16th Click here for more info https://lnkd.in/ejP8g9jP and here to register for this webinar https://lnkd.in/ens4QCzi

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🗺️Ireland’s Talent Pool is Growing – and Diversifying🌎 In recent data from CSO (Central Statistics Office Ireland), the year to April 2024, #Ireland saw 149,000 people arrive – the highest #immigration level in 16 years – while 69,000 departed, the highest since 2015. Over half of new arrivals are aged 25–44, the prime working years, bringing fresh skills and perspectives into our economy. Talent is coming from across the globe, with notable inflows from #India, #Ukraine, #Brazil, the #EU, and the #UK. Today, Ireland’s population stands at 5.45 million, with 81% #Irish nationals and an increasingly international workforce. For employers, this presents both opportunity and responsibility: 🔹Access to a wider, more diverse talent pool. 🔹The need for effective integration strategies to maximise skills and cultural strengths. 🔹Greater potential to fill critical skills gaps, particularly in growth sectors. At a time when competition for talent is global, Ireland’s demographic trends are a strategic advantage — if we harness them well. How can we, as business leaders and recruiters, ensure this growing diversity translates into stronger innovation, productivity, and growth? #Ireland #Talent #Recruitment #Workforce #Diversity #IrishBusiness #Hiring #talentpool #industryinsights #industryleaders #hiring #employment #statistics #immigration #migration #behaviouralanalysis #industrytrends Sigmar Recruitment

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Exploring salaries for data roles across Ireland? 📊 From entry-level analysts to experienced ML engineers, pay can vary based on location, experience, and tools used. Dublin roles typically offer higher salaries to match the city’s living costs💰 We’ve put together a quick guide to help you get a feel for the market. And if you’re unsure about the differences between a Data Analyst and a Data Scientist, check out our blog where we break it all down👇 https://lnkd.in/eNTNZNYb #DataJobs #DataAnalyst #DataScientist #TechCareers #DublinTech #CareerGrowth

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With less than 5 months to go before Ireland's landmark pension auto enrolment kicks off, Irish startup Kota has rolled out a tech solution to make things quick and easy for employers. Co-founder Luke Mackey tells me the product is a “white collar” solution aimed at businesses where employees are paid more than €45,000 a year. More details below https://lnkd.in/e2Vq-hmv

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This one is for any Northern Ireland-based SMEs & entrepreneurs wishing to improve productivity through more effective use of AI. AwakenHub along with #TechNIAdvocates will deliver their #ActivateAI pilot for 30 participants between December and March, funded by the UK Tech Cluster Group’s Regional Booster Programme. This initiative is designed to empower founders and businesses across Northern Ireland to embrace artificial intelligence, increase productivity, and scale their businesses. If you’re a founder or SME and you know that you could turbo-charge your business productivity by embracing AI but you’re not yet sure where to start, then this is for you. Expect from our programme the usual AwakenHub mix of practical help and superstar speakers leading the sessions within a fabulous & inclusive community environment. 👇 Apply below by 7 November to be part of Activate AI - https://lnkd.in/eZcgNdun (Image by AI of course! Applications open to everyone) Matrix, The Northern Ireland Science Industry Panel Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC) NI Chamber Russ Shaw CBE Martin Spiller John Ferris North West Regional College (NWRC) David Crozier, CBE Ulster University

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“This first of its kind Master's programme will help ensure Ireland has the skills and talent necessary to become a global hub for sustainable cloud computing, create exciting new innovation opportunities for businesses, whilst supporting our low carbon economy goals. As cloud technologies rapidly expand, it’s vital that we embed sustainability at the heart of IT infrastructure and design.” Tracey Donnery, Skillnet Ireland speaking at Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet launch of Ireland's first Master's in Sustainable Cloud Computing with Technological University Dublin. This Master’s in Sustainable Cloud Computing, is a pioneering programme that has responded to the growing industry demand for cloud professionals with expertise in financial operations (FinOps) and environmental sustainability. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dYYNmu89 Dr Barry Feeney, TU Dublin; Susan Kelly, Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet; Professor Pramod Pathak, TU Dublin; Tracey Donnery, Skillnet Ireland; David Kendellen, Liberty IT and Chair of Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet; and Eimear Cox, Liberty IT. #SkillnetIreland #Technology #Sustainability

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Are you a small business owner? 🏪 Cyber security is not just an information technology problem, but an integral part of an overall business strategy. Even a minor cyber security incident can have devastating impacts on a small business in Ireland. This guidance document includes practical and evidence-based security measures to help protect your business against some of the most common threats in the area. Guidance document can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eXKDtDQa

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