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Founders who built their businesses with the support of the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Galway will talk openly about the setbacks and the hard decisions behind their growth at a conference in Galway this month. What Happens Next? – Galway Founders Conference takes place at Dexcom Stadium on Monday, November 16, and most of the people who will share their stories on stage have received support from LEO Galway. The free event runs from 9am to 1.30pm and tickets are limited.

PorterShed has this week announced the launch of an ambitious new programme, Galway–Estonia: Europe in Our Daily Lives (Innovation, Culture and Connection), as part of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026.

‘PorterShed Spark’ at Dexcom Stadium will convene US ecosystem builders, European AI infrastructure leadership and Enterprise Ireland’s CEO for a curated, forward-looking programme focused on the next decade of technology, founders and innovation.

PorterShed’s AI Venture Forge accelerator, Ireland’s first programme dedicated exclusively to AI start-ups, concluded its international phase last week with a three-day trade and innovation mission to Paris, culminating in a pitch showcase at the Embassy of Ireland, Paris.

British Ambassador to Ireland Kara Owen chose Galway for her first official visit outside Dublin since her appointment in October.

Medical Technology Ireland 2025 is on 24-25 September 2025 at Galway Racecourse and is Europe’s second largest and fastest growing medical device design and manufacturing Show. The event this year features more than 350 global suppliers across four floors.This year’s Medical Technology Ireland Conference brings together industry leaders for two days of focused discussions on Medtech innovation, resilience, and growth.

In the heart of Galway city, nestled among its winding streets and creative soul, lies one of the most inspiring initiatives to emerge from the West of Ireland in over a decade—the PorterShed. I have always had a grá for this place, as to step inside it fills you with hope and encouragement.

PorterShed has officially launched the AI Venture Forge Accelerator, a new 12-week programme aimed at helping Ireland’s most promising AI-first start-ups and corporate innovation teams achieve commercial traction and investor readiness.

Last week, a significant milestone was reached for the startup communities of Galway and Gradignan, France, as Mayor Michel Labardin of Gradignan and Mary Rodgers, CEO of The PorterShed, signed an agreement establishing an innovative “Passport” system for tech startups.

Fifth and sixth year computer science students from around Galway took part in Ireland's first ever Sixth Year Hackathon in the PorterShed2 in Galway recently. Students from St Joseph's College - The Bish, Dominican College - Taylor's Hill, Clarin College, and Tullamore College attended the event.