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New Frontiers reminder – Apply by May 13th!

Small businesses from across the West of Ireland are being invited to attend AI Works for Ireland, an in-person event taking place on Thursday, April 30, at the Radisson RED in Galway. The event is designed to help SMEs understand and apply AI in a practical, business-focused way.

The AIM Centre is stepping up its efforts to strengthen connections with manufacturing and services companies in the MedTech and Life Sciences sectors with the opening of its new base in Galway.

A groundbreaking clinical trial led by researchers at the University of Galway is set to transform the treatment of a chronic and debilitating vein condition. Forty patients with venous leg ulcers (VLUs) are being enrolled in the trial in Ireland, which is coordinated through the University’s Institute for Clinical Trials, enabling clinicians to monitor and direct treatment remotely in real time.

Animation Ireland Meitheal takes place in Galway on Friday May 22. The flagship one-day annual industry conference, which is supported by industry partner Fis Eireann/Screen Ireland, gathers the Irish animation professional community alongside leading international figures, while also welcoming crossover professionals from across Games, VFX, live action, creative media and emerging talent from around the country.

Manna Air Delivery, a global leader in consumer drone delivery, last week announced ambitions to create 400 new jobs across Ireland and the US as it accelerates operations following a $50 million Series B funding round that brings total investment to $110 million.

Kate O’Sullivan, trading as KA Woodcrafts and representing Portumna Community School in Portumna, has taken first prize in the Senior category at this year’s Student Enterprise Programme Galway Finals. The business will now go on to represent Galway at the Student Enterprise Programme National Finals in Mullingar on May 7.

‘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.

The winners of the Small Firms Association (SFA) National Small Business Awards 2026 have been announced. The awards celebrate the achievements of small businesses in Ireland and recognise the important and vital contributions of this sector to the Irish economy.

As we approach International Women’s Day on Saturday, March 8, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the women who make Galway great.