Cubbie, a Mayo company supported by Local Enterprise Office Mayo, was a winner at this year’s National Enterprise Awards.
The awards, which took place at the Mansion House in Dublin, are in their 23rd year and run annually by the Local Enterprise Offices.
Cubbie took home the Innovation Award. The installation, which is in over 200 schools across Ireland, enables students with neurodiversity or sensory challenges to regulate their senses with a bespoke programme to ensure their learning and academic experience is not adversely affected.
John Magee, Head of Enterprise with Local Enterprise Office Mayo said: "We are delighted that the significant work of Cubbie has been recognised on a national stage. We are very proud of Cubbie and look forward to watching the business grow and develop in the future."
Previous Mayo winners of the National Enterprise Awards have included AgriSpread (in 2011 ), Big Red Barn (in 2016 ) and Monaghan Bros Bar Furniture (in 2017 ).
The National Enterprise Awards is one of a number of initiatives run by the Local Enterprise Offices to foster entrepreneurship across the country. Other events include Local Enterprise Week, the Student Enterprise Programme, National Women’s Enterprise Day and Local Enterprise Showcase.
The Local Enterprise Offices in local authorities are funded by the Government of Ireland through Enterprise Ireland. Established in 2014, they provide an essential resource for any entrepreneur looking to start a business or any small business that is looking for support or advice to help them grow.
Since their inception eight years ago, the Local Enterprise Offices have helped create over 20,000 jobs across the country. The LEOs work with thousands of client companies across Ireland in a diverse range of sectors offering mentoring, training, expert advice and financial supports to small businesses. For more information see www.LocalEnterprise.ie
