Empowering Youth to be Future Leaders & Problem Solvers
Two ERASMUS+ projects managed by the Centre for Enterprise Development and Regional Economy (CEDRE), at South East Technological University (SETU), are working with leading experts from Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Lithuania, Portugal, Spain, Romania, and The Netherlands to develop programmes and academic techniques and tools to equip people with the ability to address Grand Societal Challenges (GSC). Being aware of environmental and societal engagement and inclusion issues, and how the actions of
ArcLabs welcomes Tom Hennessy to the team
ArcLabs Research and Innovation Centre is delighted to welcome Tom Hennessy to the team. Tom will be taking on the position of Centre Manager while Dr Aisling O'Neill is on maternity leave. ArcLabs is the business incubator for South East Technological University (SETU) Waterford, where world-class researchers, entrepreneurs, academics, and regional stakeholders collaborate to develop innovative ideas into commercial successes, with the goal to build a robust regional economy of indigenous companies, and
2022 New Frontiers participants showcased their start-ups to the business and investment communities
A number of New Frontiers participants were presented with awards in recognition of the significant progress made in advancing their start-up companies. Best business opportunity was awarded to Wexford’s Lorcan O’Keeffe for his start-up Hands On Performance. Best business plan being awarded to Rachel Power from Waterford for Power Privacy. Vikash Kumar from Waterford was awarded most innovative idea for his start-up LiChargiFi. The entrepreneurs who took part in the 2022 New Frontiers programme have
‘Re-Fashioning the Future’ with Smart Materials
Led by Walton Institute, Re-Fashioning the Future is a workshop series supported by Creative Ireland and Waterford City & County Council. A community of traditional textile craft practitioners with experts from Walton’s new Electronic Textiles (E-textiles) Lab are collaboratively exploring and investigating e-textiles with the Lilypad sewable range of electronic components, conductive fabrics, and conductive thread. Re-Fashioning the Future aims to engage traditional craft/textile makers in e-textiles
Network Magazine - Issue 17
IN THIS ISSUE:Robert Finnegan - A man on a mission for WaterfordArcLabs: Inspiring & Supporting EntrepreneurshipHow HCS transformed their brandWorking towards a greener futureThe first step to decarbonising your businessHow to make your home more energy efficientPowering a greener ArdkeenStarting your Green Energy JourneyWhat do today’s workers really want?Jingle all the way in TramorePlus much more!READ HERE:https://issuu.com/waterfordchamber/docs/network_-_issue_17
