SETU launches new regional plan
South East Technological University (SETU) has launched its first regional engagement action plan, placing the University at the centre of an ambitious drive to strengthen the South East’s economy, retain talent and deepen links between education, industry and communities. The strategy, ‘Connecting our Region through Partnerships with People and Place 2026-2030’, was unveiled at a breakfast briefing at SETU on Wednesday, 30 September, attended by representatives from business, education, the arts and
Marian Walsh elected President of Waterford Chamber
Marian Walsh, co-founder and Joint Managing Director of Carron + Walsh, a Tetra Tech company, has been elected President of Waterford Chamber at its 239th Annual General Meeting, which took place today (Monday, September 28th) in the Granville Hotel. Born and raised in Portlaw, Co. Waterford, Ms Walsh holds a degree in Construction Management and brings extensive business and regional experience to the role. During her presidency, she will focus on five key priorities: strengthening cooperation across the
SETU Xcelerate celebrates growing companies and major investment successes
South East Technological University (SETU) has celebrated the achievements of companies based at its Xcelerate Centres across the region, highlighting their contribution to innovation, employment and economic growth in the South East. Entrepreneurs, business leaders and members of the SETU innovation community came together for the SETU Xcelerate Lunch, which recognised the progress being made by companies developing and scaling their businesses within the University’s enterprise and innovation
Ten entrepreneurs celebrated at SETU New Frontiers showcase
Ten entrepreneurs celebrated at SETU New Frontiers showcase Ten innovative start-up founders, who have successfully completed Phase 2 of the Enterprise Ireland New Frontiers Programme at South East Technological University (SETU), were honoured at the New Frontiers showcase held at Glassworks. The showcase marked the culmination of an intensive six-month entrepreneurial journey, during which participants received comprehensive business supports, including expert mentoring and training, enabling them to
Applications open for new South East Innovators Entrepreneurship Academy
Applications are now open for The South East Innovators Entrepreneurship Academy, a new six-month programme designed to support ambitious individuals looking to start their own high-potential scalable businesses across the region. With places strictly limited, those interested are being encouraged to apply early via www.theinnovators.ie Led by Waterford Chamber, and supported by Waterford Local Enterprise Office and Klearcom, the Academy is focused on identifying ambitious entrepreneurs with the potential
Waterford Business Awards celebrate outstanding local success
The very best of Waterford’s business community was celebrated at the Waterford Business Awards, which took place on Friday night, November 14th, at the Tower Hotel, before an audience that included Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke, Mayor of Waterford City & County Cllr Séamus Ryan, and close to 400 business leaders from across the city and county. The gala evening, hosted by WLR’s Mary O’Neill and organised by Waterford Chamber, with the support of Dungarvan & West Waterford
Shortlist announced for Waterford Business Awards 2025
Shortlist announced for Waterford Business Awards A host of Waterford’s top businesses have been shortlisted for this year’s Waterford Business Awards. Organisers Waterford Chamber have joined forces again with partners WLR and Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber for the gala awards ceremony which will take place in the Tower Hotel on Friday, November 14th. Speaking about the awards, Waterford Chamber President Eadaoin Carrick said, “Congratulations to all the businesses who have been shortlisted,
Klearcom establishes US office with 20 new jobs
Klearcom will open its new office in New Jersey and is hiring 20 new team members to support its growing US customer baseStateside expansion will strengthen key relationships with US clients such as Google, Mastercard and Visa, while opening new doors to prospective clientsThe Waterford-based company is continuing to strengthen its position in the $5.9BN interactive voice response market Headquartered in Waterford, Klearcom is currently pursuing aggressive growth in the US market. The new base will enable
From Waterford to Osaka
From Waterford to Osaka: What Japan Taught Me About Entrepreneurship, Risk, and the Real Meaning of CommunityBy Liam Dunne, CEO and Co-founder, Klearcom If you’d told the younger me, the teenager watching the EY Entrepreneur of the Year highlights on TV from the kitchen table, that someday I’d be pitching my company on a global stage at the World Expo in Osaka… I’d have asked what you were drinking. But there I was last month, standing at the Irish Pavilion in front of an international crowd as a
Klearcom takes top prize at Waterford Business Awards
Klearcom was named Overall Waterford Business of the Year at the Waterford Business Awards on Friday, November 8th, by Mayor of Waterford City & County, Cllr Jason Murphy, during a gala awards dinner at the Tower Hotel. Klearcom is the world's leading Customer Call Path Testing platform, assisting global organizations with real-time contact center testing. The Waterford-based company helps businesses manage incoming calls by testing interactive voice response (IVR) systems. The technology is especially
