Millions awarded in Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund to NUI Galway teams partnering with local companies

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

NUI Galway researchers and company partners have been awarded over €10.3 million in Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF). The Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund was established under Project Ireland 2040 and is run by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation with administrative support from Enterprise Ireland.

Two of the funded projects will see teams at NUI Galway partnering with AuriGen Medical, an NUI Galway spin-out company specialising in electrophysiology and structural heart, dedicated to transforming the management of persistent atrial fibrillation. A third DTIF supported project will see the collaboration between teams at the NUI Galway Centre for Cell Manufacturing (CCMI) and ONK Therapeutics Ltd, also Galway based. ONK Therapeutics is also an NUI Galway spin out who are a clinically focused company who have developed a disease-specific cell product approach to tough to treat cancers.

Galway Chamber wins ‘Most Successful Policy Campaign’ at Chamber Awards 2020

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

Galway Chamber has won the Most Successful Policy Campaign title at the Chambers Ireland annual Chamber Awards, for its Get Galway Moving campaign.

Livingbridge invests in Galway’s TitanHQ

Thu, Jun 18, 2020

Livingbridge, one of the UK’s leading mid-market private equity investors has announced its investment in Galway-based TitanHQ, a fast-growing, global, cloud security vendor.

GHR Consulting — addressing HR issues in cost effective and professional manner

Thu, Jun 18, 2020

GHR Consulting is a Human Resources and Recruitment consultancy based in Galway, set up by Ruairi Guckian in October, 2019. A native of Salthill, Ruairi is a highly experienced HR professional. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from NUIG, a Master’s Degree in Corporate Strategy and People Management and Development from NUIG, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from the London Metropolitan University.

Galway Chamber calls for continuation of Wage Subsidy Scheme

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

Continuation of the Wage Subsidy Scheme into 2021, waivers on commercial rates, and a reduction on VAT are essential measures to ensure Galway businesses emerge from the recession, and not go under during it.

Plan re-opening your office, says architect Hugh Wallace

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

As the Government’s roadmap to re-opening Ireland has begun, Hugh Wallace, architect and director of Douglas Wallace Consultants is already working with clients on their approach to re-opening their offices.

Gadget Gear launches BRAND NEW WEBSITE!

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

Gadget Gear is an Irish business that has been operating out of Corbett Court Shopping Centre in the heart of Galway city since 2011. Owned by a husband and wife team – Victoria and Laurence have created something special with their fantastic staff, most of whom have been with Gadget Gear from the very beginning.

OK Who’s Next? to help, Hairdressing Beauty, Wellbeing, Fitness Industries recover.

Fri, Jun 05, 2020

With the imminent opening of appointment-based businesses, adhering to safety requirements will be a burden on those businesses. Hairdressers, Beauticians, Wellbeing, Fitness and other businesses will have the headache of trying to schedule appointments while trying to also maximise use of space and staff to get their business up and running again. Promoting the business and providing appointments has just become a lot easier. Thanks to the recent launch of a highly innovative online platform called ‘OK Who’s Next?’ developed by Irish entrepreneur, Martin Flynn. This ‘one stop shop’ makes it easy for clients to book a range of appointments, while enabling service-providers schedule appointments safely in line with capacity and staff numbers.

Corrib Tax Back is here to help you!

Wed, May 27, 2020

If you want to claim your rebate from Revenue you have come to the right place. Many people are unaware of just how much they can claim which is where we come in. Our goal is to provide the best service at the lowest price and make our clients’ as much money as possible. Therefore, we guarantee the lowest price nationwide. We are a small business established in 2020 and based in Loughrea, Co. Galway.

Galway businesses can cut energy costs with online SEAI Energy Academy teaching efficient energy management

Thu, May 21, 2020

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has launched a free online training resource to help businesses reduce their energy costs. The SEAI Energy Academy can help to lower energy bills by as much as 10%, potentially even more, by educating businesses and employees on changing energy use behaviours and effective energy management.

With the increasing societal focus on climate change, and the launch of the Government’s 2019 Climate Action Plan, many businesses are seeking to play their part in reducing their climate impact. The SEAI Energy Academy is an ideal starting point and allows employees to upskill on energy efficiency and avail of tailored online training that can lead to important business cost savings.

Research shows that most home possessions in Ireland are pursued by household name banks not vulture funds

Thu, May 21, 2020

A major research report confirms, for the first time, that almost half of the mortgage possession cases listed before the courts are being pursued by “household name” banks, which are directly supervised by the European Central Bank.

Retailers record 400 per cent increase in online sales

Thu, May 07, 2020

The introduction of COVID-19 restrictions has led to a significant increase in online sales for Irish retailers, according to a leading ecommerce firm.

Women's Empower Programme to be rolled out from June

Thu, Apr 30, 2020

EMPOWER, the women’s entrepreneurship programme due to be delivered in the iHubs on GMIT, IT Sligo, and Letterkenny IT campuses in May, will now be delivered fully online from June.

Network Galway working to support member in uncertain times

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

At a time when we are in such state of flux commercially, local Galway Branch of Network Ireland has come together to support its 140 members through this uncertain period.

‘Umbrella Eile’ — new Galway based social enterprise

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

‘Umbrella Eile’ is a new Galway based social enterprise which has its focus firmly on building and strengthening business within the community. Unlike traditional business models which are driven by the need to maximise profit, this initiative aims to fill a gap, by helping individual businesses and sole traders realise their maximum potential.

Earlier this year five Galway entrepreneurs came together to form a community for small business owners through providing peer to peer support, protection and providing platforms for trade. ‘Umbrella Eile’ is the brainchild of Lauren Dolan, a Galway based social entrepreneur, who has a background in Community Development, Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

Chambers Ireland calls on Government to show leadership on prompt payment

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

Following the publication of the second Chamber Network survey, Chambers Ireland and our nationwide Network of Chambers has called on Government to join Chambers in calling for engagement with the prompt payment legislation and to send a message to business, both public and private, that if you can pay, you should do so on time.

Galway woman appointed as funding manager at SFI Research Centre for Software

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

Lero, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Software, has appointed Renmore’s Dr Martina Prendergast as International Funding Manager. The strategic appointment is key to achieving the centre’s goals of securing international investment in its leading-edge research.

Hosted by the University of Limerick (UL) Lero brings together expert software teams from universities and institutes of technology across Ireland in a co-ordinated centre of research excellence with a strong industry focus. Lero’s research spans a wide range of application domains from driverless cars to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, esports, fintech, govtech, smart communities, agtech and healthtech

Galway industries which need workers

Wed, Apr 08, 2020

We have nearly completed our fourth week in lockdown, and nearly 500,000 people in Ireland have been counting the economic cost of the global pandemic, as hospitality, retail, and many other sectors have halted in order to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Those who have been left with no job have been seeking the Pandemic Unemployment Payment of €350 a week to try to tide them over while all non-essential businesses remain closed.

ActionPoint named in Best Managed Companies list

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

ActionPoint, the award-winning IT Services and Software Development firm with offices in the Mervue Business Park, has been named as one of Ireland’s Best Managed companies in the Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards 2020.

Digital Business Ireland to represent online business

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

A new trade body, Digital Business Ireland (DBI), has been set up to represent the interests of all businesses conducting business online in, and from, Ireland.

DBI will provide cutting edge insights, training, education, advocacy, policy and compliance advice to all Irish businesses selling or promoting goods and services online across the globe.

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