BioInnovate drives €69m medtech impact in 2024
Thu, Dec 19, 2024
BioInnovate Ireland, a globally recognised hub for medical technology innovation, has made a significant socioeconomic impact in 2024. Startups emerging from the BioInnovate Fellowship Programme have generated €69 million in Gross Value Added (GVA) and supported 667 jobs through operational and capital investment activities across Ireland, according to a socioeconomic impact analysis by EY.
Read more ...Galway-based VERSONO Medical enrols first patients in pivotal study
Thu, Dec 19, 2024
Parkmore-based VERSONO® Medical Ltd has begun enrolling patients in the FREEFLOW pivotal study for its FastWire System. FastWire is a truly disruptive technology designed to quickly access previously untreatable complex blockages in arteries, increasing success rates and reducing risk of amputations via endovascular techniques.
Read more ...Western Alzheimers chosen as Lumenia Consulting 2024 Charity of the Year
Thu, Dec 12, 2024
Galway based consultants, Lumenia Consulting run a ‘Charity of the Year’ initiative as part of its corporate social responsibility programme and to give something back to the community. Employees are given the opportunity to nominate their chosen charity and the selected charity is chosen by employee vote.
Read more ...Freudenberg Medical and University scoop prizes at Medtech awards
Thu, Dec 12, 2024
Galway-based Freudenberg Medical Irish was the main winner at the Irish Medtech Awards 2024, which are held as part of Medtech Rising, in Galway last week.
Read more ...BioInnovate drives €69m medtech impact in 2024
Thu, Dec 12, 2024
BioInnovate Ireland, a globally recognised hub for medical technology innovation, has made a significant socioeconomic impact in 2024. Startups emerging from the BioInnovate Fellowship Programme have generated €69 million in Gross Value Added (GVA) and supported 667 jobs through operational and capital investment activities across Ireland, according to a socioeconomic impact analysis by EY.
Read more ...Salt Medical and I-Form Join Forces to Revolutionise Nano Manufacturing of Medical Devices
Thu, Dec 05, 2024
Salt Medical, a leading Irish-based medical device contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) based in Galway, Ireland, https://saltmedtec.com/, is delighted to announce a new partnership with I-Form, the Research Ireland Centre for Advanced Manufacturing, based in UCD. https://www.i-form.ie/. Together, they aim to develop innovative manufacturing methods for small-batch medical devices featuring micro and nano-scale surface structures.
Read more ...Joyce’s Hardware & Home wins Connacht/Donegal/Monaghan/Cavan Regional Award at all-island builders merchants awards
Thu, Dec 05, 2024
Joyce’s Hardware & Home in Headford has won the Connacht/Donegal/Monaghan/Cavan Regional Award in the 2024 all-island Octabuild Builders Merchant Excellence Awards.
Read more ...Behind the scenes of a life-changing role: support work in action
Thu, Dec 05, 2024
Support workers are the backbone of countless life-changing moments for the people we support. At the Brothers of Charity, their work goes far beyond daily assistance.
Read more ...Grá Chocolates takes home the ‘Best Pitch’ Award at Prep4Seed Investor Pitch Event
Thu, Dec 05, 2024
The second 12-week Prep4Seed Programme of 2024 culminated at the Investor Pitch Day when 11 startups pitched for €8.8million in investment as part of Prep4Seed Programme, at the Enterprise Ireland headquarters.
Read more ...Channel Mechanics raises €50,873 for SCCUL Sanctuary
Thu, Dec 05, 2024
Galway-based software company Channel Mechanics was proud to announce the successful completion of their 2024 “Peaks to Plunge” Charity Challenge, surpassing their €50,000 fundraising target in support of SCCUL Sanctuary, a Clarinbridge-based organization offering therapeutic retreat days for individuals facing serious health conditions or life challenges. The funds will be instrumental in helping SCCUL Sanctuary expand its facilities in 2025, including the construction of a new sanctuary room overlooking its sensory gardens.
Read more ...Irish Medtech Awards finalists 2024 revealed
Thu, Nov 28, 2024
Irish Medtech, the Ibec group that represents the medtech sector, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland today revealed the finalists of the Irish Medtech Awards 2024, which are held as part of Medtech Rising, 5 December, in The Galmont, Galway.
Read more ...Zombie workforce: 59 per cent of Irish workers are finding it difficult to ‘switch off’ from work
Thu, Nov 28, 2024
Despite Irish professionals holding the right not to work beyond official hours, recent research from Robert Walters indicates they may still be facing challenges when trying to switch off from work.
Read more ...Chamber finalist commended at networking event at Shannon Airport
Thu, Nov 28, 2024
Finalists in the Galway Chamber Business Awards were commended for their innovation and creativity at a special networking event hosted by The Shannon Airport Group today. The event brought together 30 representatives from shortlisted companies and Galway Chamber officials, ahead of the highly anticipated awards ceremony tomorrow Friday, sponsored by The Shannon Airport Group.
Read more ...University of Galway showcases 22 high potential start-ups
Thu, Nov 21, 2024
Twenty-two of Ireland’s top entrepreneurs and innovators presented new research breakthroughs to leading figures in business and industry at a special showcase at University of Galway.
Read more ...Galway entrepreneurs look forward to the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards
Thu, Nov 21, 2024
Galway will be well represented at the 2024 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Awards which will take place on Thursday 28 November in Powerscourt Hotel, Co Wicklow.
Read more ...Tracking down your past occupational pension with Galway employers
Thu, Nov 14, 2024
Losing track of an old workplace pension is more common than you might think. Whether it’s because of a job change, a company closure, or simply the passage of time, many people across Galway have funds sitting in forgotten accounts. The good news is that Q Financial Advisors are here to help.
At Q Financial, they have the tools and expertise to assist in tracking down pensions that may seem out of reach. With their team’s assistance, you may uncover benefits you might not have realized you had or that perhaps seemed inaccessible from your former Galway employer.
Read more ...Galway’s Suil Pharma wins special award at InterTradeIreland’s Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition
Thu, Nov 14, 2024
Galway’s Suil Pharma walked away with this year’s ‘Special Award’ at InterTradeIreland’s all-island Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition, receiving a cash prize of €10,000. This is presented each year to the best venture stemming from a university spinout or a recognised support programme. Suil Pharma, based in Rosscahill, Galway, research and develop innovative solutions focusing on vision and hearing.
The Seedcorn competition aims to improve the investor readiness of innovative new-start and early-stage businesses across the island. As well as a substantial prize fund of €300,000, participants in the competition benefit from feedback at all stages, access to business planning workshops, unique networking opportunities and access to angel investors, and mentorship support throughout the competition.
Read more ...Galway’s PorterShed and Gradignan’s La Canopée sign partnership agreement
Thu, Nov 14, 2024
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.
Read more ...Last chance for female entrepreneurs to apply for Going for Growth
Thu, Nov 14, 2024
Only a day remains for ambitious female entrepreneurs to send in their applications for the 17th cycle of Going for Growth, the award-winning business development programme.
Read more ...Means test must be abolished to support carers across Galway – O’Hara
Thu, Nov 14, 2024
Sinn Féin General Election candidate for Galway East, Cllr Louis O’Hara, has said that carers across Galway are struggling financially and receiving payments way below the established minimum essential standard of living. O’Hara argues that the means test for carers allowance must be abolished and that Sinn Féin in government are committed to doing so.
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