Enterprise Ireland

The Kickstart Europe Conference will take place in Amsterdam on 3–4 Feb, with Enterprise Ireland participating as a Gold Partner. 75 client companies will travel to Amsterdam to take part, showcasing advanced technologies and solutions from Ireland’s innovation ecosystem.

Looking to take the first steps on your sustainability journey in 2026? Enterprise Ireland’s FREE Sustainability Kickstarter Workshops provide a practical introduction to sustainability and ESG for Irish SMEs. Find out more shorturl.at/RAlQD

Register for the upcoming Attracting & Retaining Talent workshop, delivered by our partners Conscia Talent on February 12th, 2026, where you'll be supported in creating a strong talent management process. Register here shorturl.at/1UKqG

Applications are now open for the Dynamic Leadership – Roadmap to Growth Programme, launching on 24th March 2026. Application close on 30th Jan. Applications close on 30th January. Apply to the programme here shorturl.at/hybsH

Luna Systems, a provider of AI-powered Advanced Rider Assistance Systems for cycling and motorcycles, has secured a €1.5 million investment to bring its first AI safety camera hardware to market. Read more shorturl.at/dP3p3

Register for the upcoming Attracting & Retaining Talent workshop, delivered by our partners Conscia Talent on February 12th, 2026, where you'll be supported in creating a strong talent management process. Register here shorturl.at/1UKqG

Applications are now open for the Dynamic Leadership – Roadmap to Growth Programme, launching on 24th March 2026. Application close on 30th Jan. Applications close on 30th January. Apply to the programme here shorturl.at/hybsH

𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 Third-level students who have an innovative business idea with commercial potential are invited to apply for the Student Entrepreneur Awards competition. Find out more shorturl.at/ek4tL

Irish EdTech companies are making strong inroads in the US as demand for AI-driven learning accelerates. Their innovative solutions, spanning AI, AR, and VR, offer scalable and data-driven tools that meet global business needs. Read more shorturl.at/RkHSF

@showcaseireland – Ireland’s Creative Expo® will take place @TheRDS , Dublin, from 18–20 January 2026. Now in its 51st year, the event will feature approximately 400 exhibitors under the theme “Making Irish Stories". For further information, visit: bit.ly/3uGkaUl

Enterprise Ireland today announced that a record 21 Irish client companies in the agritech and agri machinery sectors will exhibit at LAMMA Show 2026. LAMMA Show is the UK's leading agricultural machinery, equipment and technology show, attracting over 40,000 visitors each year.

Navigating the growing number of Environmental, Social and Governance regulations can be challenging for Irish SMEs, especially when exporting. Enterprise Ireland has created a new guide to help Irish SMEs on their sustainable export journey into the EU: shorturl.at/mlEr0

Avtrain, a Dublin-based drone training and regulatory business, expects its revenue to grow by 20 per cent this year as it builds out its software platform. Based in The Guinness Enterprise Centre, Avtrain was founded by Julie Garland in 2019. Read more shorturl.at/R7ryZ

Jentic, a Dublin-based firm, plans to expand internationally in 2026 as it rolls out its products to help enterprises better use AI. Founded in 2024, Jentic has 22 staff and has raised €4 million in funding to date. Read more shorturl.at/SfEuM

Leading Edge is a short, leadership and strategy-focused intro to scaling, delivered by @iesebschool. Taking place in Barcelona from 10-13 of Feb, the programme is designed to develop ambitious, confident, and capable Irish SME leaders. Apply here: shorturl.at/lauCM

Tá an clár Téigh i mBun Easpórtála leagtha amach chun na huirlisí cruthaithe agus na straitéisí díolacháin saineolacha a theastaíonn uait a thabhairt duit chun domhan lán de dheiseanna gnó a oscailt. Déan do spéis a léiriú: shorturl.at/K6Izn

The latest episode of The Next Innovation, spotlights how Irish tech company Tines has designed a unique form of automation that supports skills, productivity, and security. Listen to the full episode ‘Meet The AI Agents Defending Against Cyber Threats’: shorturl.at/sWijD

Silicate Carbon, a Dublin-based agritech, expects to raise up to €15 million in its next funding round, taking place in Q2 of 2026. The company, which is located in NovaUCD, was founded by Maurice Bryson in 2021 and has raised $1.5m to date. Read more shorturl.at/J8JQ3

Are you an Irish SME considering exporting for the first time? Join our Get Exporting Webinar Series to access practical and actionable insights needed to succeed internationally. Find out more and sign-up today at shorturl.at/QrC2y

@showcaseireland returns to the RDS from 18–20th Jan. Now in its 51st year, Showcase will welcome 400 exhibitors under the theme, ‘Making Irish Stories’, which celebrates the depth, diversity and cultural power of Irish craft and design. For more info bit.ly/3uGkaUl