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Applications for Donegal’s new tech accelerator are now open Image: © Madrugada Verde/Stock.adobe.com Donegal Scale-X is looking for start-ups with potential for fast growth in ICT, fintech, health science and other tech industries. A new technology accelerator is looking for start-ups that can grow their business from Donegal. Launched by the county’s Local Enterprise Office, Donegal Scale-X will be looking for start-ups with potential for fast growth in ICT, fintech, health science, medical and other tech-based industries. The accelerator will have a particular focus on spin-outs from ...

On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell talks to Joe Devenney, co-founder of Crolly Distillery which produced its first casks of single malt whiskey last year, and Letterkenny Community Centre’s Management Committee Chairperson, Philip O’Kennedy, who speaks about the ambitious redevelopment plans for the well-known facility on Pearse Road. Joining Ciaran for the Backing Business segment is Michael Tunney, Head of Enterprise and Economic Development at the Donegal Local Enterprise Office...

  Local Enterprise Week is going virtual this year with a full programme of online events designed to help Donegal businesses spring back into action. Kicking off on Monday, the week-long series of events is collaboration between Local Enterprise Office Donegal and its partners. Spring Back is the theme for the week, which runs until Friday, 5th March. Michael Tunney, Head of Enterprise Donegal says there's no question that this past year has been one of the toughest times for business, so the theme is quite fitting:   Kicking off Local Enterprise Week are keynote speakers Emma Jones CBE a...

Donegal Enterprise launches new programme for retailers An initiative to assist the retail sector in the northwest will be rolled out by Donegal Local Enterprise Office later this month. The ‘Superior Retailing Programme’ is part of a wider border stimulus package of supports to help businesses deal with Brexit. Developed by a team of retail professionals, the programme is designed to help retailers innovate and thrive amidst the ongoing challenges posed by Brexit and Covid-19. An online information evening for retailers interested in the programme takes place on Wednesday, 20 th January ...