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Irish Innovation & Development Q3 2023
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Cultivating Ireland’s research and innovation ecosystem to tackle pressing challenges
To address future needs, from personalised medicine and quantum technologies to food security and the digitalisation of public services, cross-sectoral collaborations are required. For over two decades, through its stewardship of public funds and rollout of a suite of supports and programmes, Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) has helped to cultivate a globally competitive research and...
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Bringing industry and academia together to foster regional growth
Modern businesses must continuously find innovative solutions if they are to grow sustainably while minimising costs — and partnering with a university is one way to do it. Investing in innovation for a company involves investigating more cost-effective production practices, new materials and novel approaches. However, while many companies seek to innovate, they often do...
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How Government is supporting SMEs to innovate and grow
In periods of industrial, economic, or technological transition, early movers gain a competitive advantage. The twin green and digital transitions are two of the most pressing challenges facing business today. Since taking office as Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, I have prioritised helping businesses adapt to the new landscape and seek out opportunities for...
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Dublin-based device development team, a key contributor to the strategic direction of Viatris
A global healthcare company operating through its crucial Irish hubs is at the centre of bringing access to medicine. In today’s world, it takes a significant amount of innovative thinking to deliver the right healthcare solutions to match patient needs. At Viatris, a global healthcare company, its commitment doesn’t stop at manufacturing high-quality medicines, it...
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Growing demand to automate processes requires digital growth in businesses
Businesses in Ireland must innovate using digital technologies and automation to optimise business processes and gain a competitive advantage globally. Digital technology improves efficiencies for businesses, but information technology (IT) experts fear some companies are in danger of falling behind. Worst affected are organisations burdened with large technical debt as they try to digitally transform....
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Managing innovation leads to new value for organisations
Organisations can innovate in all areas of the value chain to identify new or better ways of doing something. This process of idea generation to create new or added value is called innovation. An innovative approach is normally used to address a specific goal, need, challenge or opportunity. To innovate, companies need a process to...
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Gateways unlocked: how to support Irish businesses advance research and development
Ireland has a robust and dynamic research ecosystem that fosters collaboration between higher education institutes and local industry via its thriving network of 17 Technology Gateways. Powered by cutting-edge technologies and expert knowledge, the Technology Gateways serve as a vital link between business and academic expertise, providing a platform for companies to access state-of-the-art facilities,...
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Ways to make innovation accessible to small firms in Ireland
Small and micro firms are increasingly competing in a global economy. To stay ahead and remain competitive, business owners must drive innovation across their practices. In addition to boosting productivity and developing new products and services, embracing innovative systems will attract talent and retain staff through skill enhancement, support a company’s transition to a low-carbon...