Enterprise Ireland

22/10/2026

Enterprise Ireland's Sustainable Enterprise Webinar Series returns this November, bringing together industry experts to explore the trends, technologies and regulations shaping the future of Irish business.

Upcoming Webinars:

• Industrial Electrification: The Path to Higher Efficiency, Lower Energy Costs and Reduced Emissions

4 November 2026 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm

• Navigating the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)

11 November 2026 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm

• Sustainable Water Innovation: Best Practices & Industry Case Studies

18 November 2026 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Register today: https://shorturl.at/Iy1RZ

22/10/2026

Enterprise Ireland's HR Tech & EdTech Market Study Visit brought a delegation of Irish companies to Paris during UNLEASH World, one of Europe's leading HR and Future of Work events.

The programme connected participants with French buyers, industry leaders and HR decision-makers, providing valuable market insights and business development opportunities in one of Europe's largest HR technology markets.

Participating companies included Workhuman, Enovation, Welliba, HR Duo, Recruitroo and SkillsTrust, showcasing Irish expertise across employee engagement, workforce intelligence, learning technologies, HR management, international recruitment and pay transparency.

21/10/2026

Enterprise Ireland client companies are announcing a series of new U.S. investments, contracts and partnerships this week as rapid growth in AI infrastructure drives demand for power, data centres, engineering and advanced technology.



The announcements are being made during a joint Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland trade mission to Texas and Southern California, led by Peter Burke, Minister for Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, with a delegation of 30 Enterprise Ireland client companies pursuing new business opportunities across the United States.



In total, 14 Enterprise Ireland client companies have announced new contracts, partnerships and expansion plans during the mission:

LPI Group will create 250 new jobs in the United States over the next five years, strengthening its capacity to deliver bespoke electrical safety solutions across the U.S.



Akara has announced a partnership with Servicon to roll out its room sensor and AI analytics technology across 8-9 hospitals in Southern California, supporting greater efficiency and improved use of clinical space.



SilverBack Staffing has announced a new partnership with 21st Century Ops in Texas.



RALCO has secured new contracts supporting U.S. projects involving H&MV Engineering and LPI Group, with its AI-first platform digitising time tracking and workforce compliance across job sites.



Enovus Labs is working with Houston-based Skylark Wireless on Faros, Skylark's 64-transceiver massive MIMO radio, contributing thermal design and engineering expertise to deliver a significantly lighter radio.



ControlSoft Automation Systems Ltd will open a new innovation centre in Dundalk, Co. Louth, focused on AI, automation and software technologies for the semiconductor sector, while continuing to explore further U.S. expansion.



SISTERLY recently announced a partnership with TelyRx, its first pharmacy partner in the U.S., and is now stocked through retailers and wellness providers including Laurel Supply, OsteoStrong and Formula Fig in Los Angeles.



Read more: https://www.enterprise-ireland.com/en/news/rapid-growth-in-ai-infrastructure-in-the-us-

21/10/2026

Enterprise Ireland client company FemmeBiome has launched its MoreMe Pioneer programme, marking a significant milestone on the path to the planned commercial launch of its first product in 2027.

Led by Professor Siobhain O'Mahony, FemmeBiome is developing products to support women's health based on more than 20 years of microbiome research.

The MoreMe Pioneer programme will see 250 women take part, helping the company gather feedback and insights ahead of the wider launch of MoreMe, a food supplement developed for women navigating perimenopause and menopause.



Learn more:

On World Menopause Day the Irish women’s health company is inviting 250 women to take part in an early-experience programme ahead of MoreMe’s planned commercial launch in 2027.

21/10/2026

An Even Better Place to Work, a Mayo-based employee engagement business, aims to raise €500,000 in its next funding round, which it expects to close next year.

Based in Geesala, the business was founded in 2022 by spouses Orla Bakeberg and Brian Bakeberg. An Even Better Place to Work has five staff and has raised €1.1 million to date from external funding and founder investment.

Read more in the Business Post: https://shorturl.at/ZYeIo

20/10/2026

Minister for Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke has commenced a joint IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland Trade Mission to Texas and Southern California.



Enterprise Ireland is leading a delegation of 30 client companies to Texas and California, highlighting Irish strengths across AI infrastructure, semiconductors, high-tech construction, advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, digital transformation and enterprise software.



The programme includes engagements in Dallas, Austin, San Diego and Los Angeles with customers, partners and industry leaders operating at the forefront of technology, infrastructure and innovation. Several Enterprise Ireland client companies will announce new investments, partnerships and growth plans during the mission.



Jenny Melia, CEO, Enterprise Ireland, commented: "Texas and Southern California are particularly important growth markets across AI infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, enterprise technology and the creative sectors, where Irish companies have strong and proven capability. This trade mission is focused on helping companies deepen their presence, build strategic partnerships and win new customers, converting those opportunities into further exports, scale and employment in Ireland."

20/10/2026

WONDR Jellies, a Dublin-based snacks business, aims to expand into the US and the Middle East over the next 18 months.



Based in Clondalkin, Mark Birrane founded the business in 2021. It has six staff and has raised €100,000 through the Enterprise Ireland pre-seed start fund.



Read more in the Business Post: https://shorturl.at/8UNBW

20/10/2026

"It's been a hugely rewarding experience."

Applications are now open for Enterprise Ireland's 2027-2029 National and International Graduate Programmes. Join us to gain hands-on experience, build your skills, and support Irish businesses grow at home and abroad.

Applications close on Tuesday, 27 October.

Find out more: https://shorturl.at/m8Obl

20/10/2026

The Disruptive Technology Innovation Fund (DTIF) Call 8 is now open, with €40 million available to support collaborative research and innovation projects developing disruptive technologies.



Join Enterprise Ireland's DTIF Call 8 Information Webinar on 22 October at 11am to learn more about:

• The €40 million DTIF Call 8 fund

• Eligibility criteria and funding rates

• The application process

• What makes a strong project and consortium

• A live Q&A session



DTIF Call 8 is open for project submissions until 3 February 2027.



Register here: https://shorturl.at/DiupC

19/10/2026

Global fintech Fenergo understands that when opportunity grows, businesses and local communities do too.



Fenergo is a leading provider of client lifecycle management solutions for some of the largest financial institutions around the world. Founded in Dublin in 2009, as the company has grown internationally, it has continued to invest in the people and places that remain central to its success.



From creating high-value tech careers to investing in future talent, Fenergo is helping to create opportunities that deliver lasting benefits for local communities.



Enterprise Ireland is committed to helping Irish businesses across all regions of Ireland. Because when Irish companies succeed overseas, we all feel it at home.



Find out more at https://shorturl.at/wyLLY