SETU researchers secure €1.1m in Enterprise Ireland funding for housing and food sustainability sol
SETU researchers secure €1.1m in Enterprise Ireland funding for housing and food sustainability solutions South East Technological University (SETU), with the support of Enterprise Ireland, is advancing two major research commercialisation projects worth over €1.1 million, showcasing how Irish research is being translated into real world solutions with global impact. The first project, led by Dr Patrick Lynch, Director of the RIKON Research Centre in SETU’s Faculty of Business, is developing a digital
Professor Felicity Kelliher awarded prestigious Kerttu Saalasti Award for 2025 in Finland
Professor Felicity Kelliher awarded prestigious Kerttu Saalasti Award for 2025 in Finland Professor Felicity Kelliher of South East Technological University (SETU) has been awarded the Kerttu Saalasti Award 2025 in Finland. The international award recognises outstanding contributions to micro entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial culture. Accepting the award, Professor Kelliher said she was “humbled” to receive the honour, which reflects her lifelong commitment to supporting micro and small enterprise
Lecturer and inclusion champion honoured with Vicky Phelan EDI Award
Lecturer and inclusion champion honoured with Vicky Phelan EDI Award Business School lecturer and disability rights advocate Dr Aidan Walsh is this year’s recipient of the South East Technological University (SETU) Vicky Phelan Equality Diversity & Inclusion Award. The annual award celebrates those who embody essential values of exceptional leadership and impact in equality, diversity and inclusion across the University. The EDI Office received a tremendous response to a call for nominations this
Taking the Pulse of the region's tech sector
RIKON Research Centre, in partnership with regional economic agencies, Local Authorities, and SETU, was commissioned to document key data relating to the Southeast tech firms’ operations in Waterford and the Southeast. The premise of the Tech Pulse survey was to serve as a deep-dive document into the sector and will be used to inform policymakers, investors and start-ups about the region’s tech landscape, within the context of the wider economic landscape. With contributions from 71 tech companies
Enterprise Ireland Innovation Vouchers
Is your small or medium-sized business at a cross-roads? Is there an opportunity or a threat on your horizon that you need to explore but you don’t have the time or resources to do it? RIKON at SETU is a specially trained team of business strategists that can assist you and your business in building your future business strategy. Innovation Vouchers are part of a fully-funded (free) grant scheme that is made available by Enterprise Ireland - specifically designed for SMEs in Ireland. RIKON specialises in
Waterford: A City of Opportunity
Waterford City & County Council and Waterford Chamber have collaborated with SETU to explore the scope of opportunities for Waterford City Centre, by engaging RIKON and EY to carry out research and feasibility studies respectively. Under the banner of Waterford A City of Opportunity, you can now view and download the reports below. We ask that you use this information to promote Waterford as a great place to live, work, do business and invest in and to share extensively with your contacts so we can
