DC Cahalane

(Ministerial Appointment) - The Enterprise Digital Advisory Forum advises and works with Government to drive industry adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other digital technologies.

The work of the SME Growth Taskforce will draw upon the recent OECD Review of SME Entrepreneurship Policy in Ireland and will have a small number of focused sub-groups, which will have the capacity and expertise to progress work on thematic areas arising from the OECD’s recommendations and respond to the long-term challenges faced by SMEs.

BUILTINCORK is a community and resource network for entrepreneurs and related parties in the Cork region. Leveraging on the incredible success of some of the cities successful entrepreneurs, its an opportunity for knowledge to transfer from those who've been there to those just starting out - an opportunity for all to share what worked and what didn't so we can all learn from each other's mistakes, not just our own.

Independent non-profit providing a unified voice for innovation driven enterprises (IDE) across Ireland.

Are we being ambitious enough for Ireland’s startups? Have we got the policy environment right? We think we can do better, so we’ve formed #ScaleIreland to represent our home-grown innovation-driven businesses (IDEs) to government.

TechIreland is an independent not for profit on a mission to promote Irish and Ireland based innovation to the world through data, content and community activities. Set up in January 2017, TechIreland has made Ireland’s startup ecosystem visible and tangible to all stakeholders for the very first time. We also track multinationals in Ireland, global investors in Irish companies, and product innovation hubs across the country. We track this data so that it can be used to attract more talent… Show more

TechIreland is an independent not for profit on a mission to promote Irish and Ireland based innovation to the world through data, content and community activities. Set up in January 2017, TechIreland has made Ireland’s startup ecosystem visible and tangible to all stakeholders for the very first time. We also track multinationals in Ireland, global investors in Irish companies, and product innovation hubs across the country. We track this data so that it can be used to attract more talent, more funding and more attention to Ireland as a great location to start and scale an innovation company. Show less

With 200 years in business, we know Cork and what makes a thriving business community. Our mission is to make Cork the best place to do business. We represent 1,200 companies who employ over 100,000 people across the Cork region. We are your champion. We have a dedicated team of 20 staff, committed to supporting you by Empowering You, Growing Your Business and Transforming Cork.

Our services match your needs, regardless of your size or your sector.As a member you can attend any of our… Show more

With 200 years in business, we know Cork and what makes a thriving business community. Our mission is to make Cork the best place to do business. We represent 1,200 companies who employ over 100,000 people across the Cork region. We are your champion. We have a dedicated team of 20 staff, committed to supporting you by Empowering You, Growing Your Business and Transforming Cork.

Our services match your needs, regardless of your size or your sector.As a member you can attend any of our 100+ networking events or reach out directly using the member database. We give you access to discounted top QQI accredited training courses, short skills courses, seminars and workshops. We keep you informed with regular business updates. We provide business advice, we promote your business, and we can help you reach new horizons. We are your business voice, championing your concerns, celebrating your success, and putting Cork on the global map.

Your business belongs. Join us. Together we can make Cork the best place to do business. Show less

it@cork is a leading not-for-profit independent business organisation, representing the interests of the IT industry in Ireland. It is a unique blend of indigenous and international IT professionals, executives, multinationals, government leaders, public sector, academia, entrepreneurs, investors and the legal and financial professional services community joining together to drive thought leadership, collaboration and global strategic alliances.Our vision is to promote the Tech Cluster in Cork;… Show more

it@cork is a leading not-for-profit independent business organisation, representing the interests of the IT industry in Ireland. It is a unique blend of indigenous and international IT professionals, executives, multinationals, government leaders, public sector, academia, entrepreneurs, investors and the legal and financial professional services community joining together to drive thought leadership, collaboration and global strategic alliances.Our vision is to promote the Tech Cluster in Cork; to encourage collaboration and innovation between members; to advocate and lead on issues affecting our industry and ultimately enable the growth and development of the Tech Cluster in Cork. Show less

Niamh Bushnell is the new Commissioner for Dublin Startups which is a position created and supported by organisations such as Enterprise Ireland and Dublin City Council. The Commissioner's role is to enhance the reputation of Dublin as a global startup city. I am delighted to be supporting Niamh's efforts.