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Galway-based connected health start-up, FeelTect, has announced the commercial launch of its pioneering wound care device, Tight Alright, starting in Thun Hospital, Switzerland. The commercial launch coincides with the successful close of a €1.5 million investment round involving Irrus Investments, the Western Development Commission (WDC), and a network of angel investors.?

The Western Development Commission’s (WDC) Western Investment Fund (WIF) has reached a major milestone, having now invested €100 million across more than 350 SMEs, social enterprises, community projects and strategic regional initiatives throughout the Western Region.

Along Galway’s Tuam Road, opposite the Trappers Inn, a stunning structure is rising—its sleek, high-tech design has captured the attention of passersby and signals the next chapter in PennEngineering’s legacy of innovation. This remarkable €14 million development is far more than just a new building; it represents a strategic investment in Galway’s role as a global hub for advanced manufacturing, engineering excellence, and next-generation product development.

Enterprise Ireland is the government trade and innovation agency that invests in Irish innovative companies through all stages of their growth. Majella Maher, Regional Manager of the Enterprise Ireland West Region Team spoke to the Galway Advertiser about how Enterprise Ireland assists companies in the west of Ireland to reach their full potential and why there is an appetite for industry in the west.

Are you a food or beverage entrepreneur with a vision to disrupt the industry? Do you have a product, food technology solution or ingredient that has the potential to make a global impact? Food and drink companies from County Galway are being encouraged to apply for Food Works 2025, Ireland’s leading investment accelerator programme for high-potential food and drink companies, which is now accepting applications for its 2025 cohort.

Award-winning aquatech start-up Konree Innovation is making waves with its ground-breaking deep science-led technology aimed at eliminating the issue of sea lice in salmon and fish farming.

Ballybrit-based M & M Qualtech has been awarded an IQNET recognized certificate by the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) for its exceptional Quality Management System. This prestigious certification is in accordance with the I.S. EN ISO 9001:2015 standard, demonstrating the company's commitment to maintaining the highest levels of quality in its operations.

Ballybrit-based M & M Qualtech has been awarded an IQNET recognized certificate by the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) for its exceptional Quality Management System. This prestigious certification is in accordance with the I.S. EN ISO 9001:2015 standard, demonstrating the company’s commitment to maintaining the highest levels of quality in its operations.

Former Chief Justice, Frank Clarke SC described the introduction of technology in the courts during the Covid-19 pandemic as a “forced experiment” in his address to an audience of legal practitioners and students at a legal technology conference held in TUS Midlands Athlone Campus.

A unique fund set up 20 years ago to invest public money in West of Ireland-based businesses has generated a return of almost two-and-a-half times its original value and helped provide Ireland’s economy with a €3.3 billion boost, new research has revealed.