A new €2m fund Cyber Security Improvement Grant for SMEs has been announced by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications. The €2 million fund is aimed at supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Ireland as they enhance their cybersecurity. The grant provides support to companies to implement priority recommendations from the Enterprise Ireland Cyber Security Review Grant and improve the resilience of Irish businesses against cyber threats. This new initiative, co-funded by the European Union's DIGITALEUROPE Programme, offers companies the financial support they need to strengthen their IT systems, improve operational security, and ensure their long-term protection from increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. Eligible SMEs can apply for funding of 80% of project costs, with a maximum grant of €60,000, to implement key cybersecurity measures, re-test their systems, and receive expert guidance for future improvements. The grant is available to SMEs that have already undertaken the Enterprise Ireland Cyber Security Review and are seeking to implement the recommended improvements. Applications are open until 8 December 2024, with high demand expected. For further information and to apply, businesses can visit https://lnkd.in/e2HuwtE6 #MidlandsICT #cybersecurity #security #tech #funding #support #SME #digitalsecurity #EUinmyregion #midlandsadvantage Local Enterprise Office Laois Local Enterprise Office Offaly Local Enterprise Office Longford Local Enterprise Office Westmeath
Midlands ICT Cluster
Technology, Information and Internet
Creating Digital Innovation opportunities, driving knowledge creation, sustainability & resilience for the Midlands
About us
The Midlands ICT Cluster represents those who live Midlands and work in the ICT industry. The focus on digital innovation grounds the Midlands ICT Cluster on the ultimate value of digitalisation which is in its application, ensuring that the full potential of ICT can be realised for enterprise and society in the region. This vision is the cornerstone of the Midlands ICT Cluster.
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- 2-10 employees
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- Laois | Longford | Offaly | Westmeath
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Midlands-based tech start-up Scopey has been selected as one of 36 Irish tech start-ups to exhibit at the upcoming Web Summit in Lisbon. Founded in Co. Longford by New Zealand native Jenna Farrell and Gillian Laging, Scopey have developed a technology solution which helps manage additional client requests on digital projects and minimise scope-creep - helping clients get more value from projects. Up to 70,000 attendees will attend the Web Summit later this month as one of the world’s largest and most influential tech conferences. #MidlandsICT #WebSummit #tech #techstartup #startup #scopecreep #SaaS #founder #EUinmyregion #midlandsadvantage Read more: https://lnkd.in/eiw5FQRs Midlands Regional Enterprise Longford County Council Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone Campus CO:WORX Local Enterprise Office Longford Enterprise Ireland MidlandsIreland.ie
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The launch of #LongfordWorks is a great showcase for the vibrant network of remote working hubs operating right across the wider Midlands region. Longford Works brings together the remote hubs across Co. Longford, a network that is increasingly a home to enterprise, start-ups, community groups, training opportunities, 3rd level education through Technological University of the Shannon Learning Gates and a thriving network of remote workers who are calling the county home. #midlandsadvantage #remoteworking #remote #worklifebalance #startups #hubs #ourruralfuture Longford Remote Working Hubs include: CO:WORX EDI Centre and Revamp 3RStore The Yard Hub
🌟 Looking back at the successful launch of Longford Works 🌟 On Monday 30 September, we officially unveiled Longford Works - a new brand bringing together all remote working hubs across County Longford. With our tagline “Work Smarter, Live Better,” we’re proud to offer professionals the opportunity to thrive in Longford’s vibrant remote working community. Longford Works also offers educational and training opportunities, including easy access to educational resources through the TUS Learning Gates (TUS Flexible Learning). The event at Longford Golf Club Bar & Restaurant was a fantastic success, with Peter Burke TD officially launching the brand, and guest speaker Joan Mulvihill from Siemens. A special thank you to Designedly for developing the Longford Works branding and bringing this vision to life, and the fantastic King Tree Media for producing our client testimonial videos, which you can see on our website ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e2DnM8Tx Longford Works represents the perfect balance between professional growth and quality of life. Here’s to a bright future for remote work in Longford! 💼🌟 Longford Works secured funding from the Department of Rural and Community Development through the Town & Village Renewal Scheme. Photography: Clare - Frances Cassells #LongfordWorks #WorkSmarterLiveBetter #RemoteWork #Longford #TVRS #OurRuralFuture CO:WORX The Yard Hub Connected Hubs Grow Remote EDI Centre and Revamp 3RStore MidlandsIreland.ie TUS Athlone Student Resource Centre Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone Campus
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Students from #MoyneCommunitySchool in Longford undertook a site visit to eir Ireland for #EIRDay under the STEM Passport for Inclusion programme, exploring career paths in engineering, cyber security, finance and software development. #MidlandsICT #midlandsadvantage #STEM #stempassport #eir #futureskills #longford #STEMengagement #education MidlandsIreland.ie Midlands Regional Enterprise Longford County Council Longford and Westmeath Education and Training Board (LWETB)
Ever wonder how we can ignite a passion for tech in the next generation? Last week's #EIRDay event with Moyne Community School showed us just how powerful hands-on experience can be. Here’s what happened: 🗼 Students broke into teams to build the tallest spaghetti & marshmallow tower. 🗣️ They heard from EIR’s Head of Apprenticeships and met inspiring female technicians who have built their careers at EIR. 📑 Groups practiced CV writing, honed interview skills, and even crafted ads to promote future apprenticeships. But here’s what stood out: ✨ Students explored career paths in engineering, cyber security, finance, and software development. ✨ They left with newfound excitement for careers in engineering, computer science, and communications. The takeaway? 👩💻 Real experiences spark real interests. 🔑 Early exposure helps students see their potential in tech. 🚀 Mentorship and hands-on learning open doors to promising futures. So here’s to fostering curiosity and building confidence. Because today’s students are tomorrow’s innovators. ➕ Reach out to learn more about how to get involved hosting students and inspiring future innovators! #STEMPInc #STEMEducation #STEMPassport #MentorshipMatters #InclusionInSTEM #TechForGood
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Students from #PortlaoiseCollege visited Kellogg Company European HQ to understand how data is used to understand consumer behaviour and trends, how navilense is used in packaging design, and they even created their own cereals as part of a STEM Passport for Inclusion visit #MidlandsICT #midlandsadvantage #stempassport #futureskills #girlsinstem #womeninstem #dataanalytics MidlandsIreland.ie Midlands Regional Enterprise Laois County Council Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board
Still buzzing from yesterday's STEM Passport for Inclusion visit to Kellogg's European HQ for Ada Lovelace Day! Incredible experience. What is the Ada Lovelace Day? 👑 It’s an international day to celebrate the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).🧞♀️ Ada Lovelace was born in 1815 and published what we now call a computer programme to generate Bernoulli Numbers, and she published the most complete and elaborate one in the day 🦾 She saw the creative potential of computers beyond math calculations! Here’s what went down in our visit: 👩💻 Students learned how Kellogg's uses data to understand consumer behavior & trends. 👀 They got hands-on with Navilense tech making packaging accessible for people with sight difficulties. 🥣 And the coolest part? They created their OWN cereal while diving into food science! Why does this matter? 👉 It’s not just about STEM skills. It’s about empowering young girls to innovate and solve REAL-WORLD challenges. 👉 From data-driven marketing to inclusive design—this day was packed with the future of STEM. Huge shoutout to Kellogg Company and #PortlaoiseCollege for making this happen. Our future STEM leaders? They’re READY. 🚀 #STEMPassportForInclusion #STEMForGirls #WomenInSTEM #DataDriven #InclusiveInnovation
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We are proud to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month with such an amazing team! Together we made a difference! A huge thank you to our amazing team at Zinkworks and our partners at Topline Heavins & Euronics and Smyths Toys Superstores for joining us in the fight against breast cancer. Our small action can have a big impact. We are proud to be a part of this community! 💗👚🩷⚽️ #WorldBreastCancerDay #StrongerTogether #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #MovingForward #BeKindToCommunity
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🎓 Over the next two days, we’re proud to confer 32 PhD graduates on our Athlone Campus, including Adrielle Moraes, the first-ever TUS PhD graduate from the ADAPT Centre, the world-leading SFI Research Centre for AI-Driven Digital Content Technology. 👏 Adrielle’s groundbreaking thesis, "Evaluating the Impact of Distractors on User Auditory Localisation and Attention Abilities in an Immersive Virtual Reality Experience," explores how we perceive and locate sounds in virtual reality. Her work opens doors for advancements in auditory testing and diagnostics, with potential applications in healthcare and beyond. A special thank you to her supervisors, Dr Niall Murray and Dr Ronan Flynn for their invaluable guidance. We look forward to seeing the impact of Adrielle’s work in the years to come! #TUSGrad2024 #ResearchAtTUS
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Well done to the team presenting to the Technological University of the Shannon's students. #virtualrealitytraining #immersivetech #MersusTechnologies #TUSUniversity
Mersus Technologies at Technological University of the Shannon We had the privilege of speaking to the TUS ENG EPE Engineering department about the exciting world of VR training. It was a full-circle moment for one of our Immersive Developers, Leon Harney (a proud TUS alumnus), who shared his insights on VR training development at the Peak of the Week event. He discussed the skills needed to thrive in the Immersive Tech industry and how Mersus Technologies is pioneering the field. Connecting with tomorrow's software engineers and igniting their passion for virtual reality through our internship experiences. #MersusTechnologies #VRTraining #TUSUniversity #ImmersiveTech #SoftwareEngineering #CareerDevelopment #interships #gaduateprogramme
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Tech in the Midlands will be well-represented at #DevFest Ireland this year. Both Google Developer Groups Portlaoise and GDG Athlone will be part of what is one of the largest community-driven tech events in Ireland, uniting developers & tech enthusiasts from GDGs across the country under one roof. This year's DevFest, taking place in Ulster University in Belfast, promises to be an extraordinary celebration of technology, innovation, and community. Whether a seasoned developer, a tech enthusiast, or someone just starting out in the tech industry, DevFest Ireland 2024 has something for everyone. It's an opportunity to learn, grow, and be part of something bigger. DevFests are local tech conferences hosted by Google Developer Groups (GDG) around the world. Each DevFest event is crafted by local organisers to fit the needs and interests of its local developer community. Whether it be through hands-on learning experiences, technical talks delivered in local languages by experts, or by simply meeting fellow local developers, DevFest attendees learn how to build together and innovate on Google's developer tools. DevFest Ireland this year is a cooperation from Google Developer Groups Portlaoise, GDG Athlone, GDG Dublin, GDG Galway, GDSC UU, GDG Belfast, and Women Techmakers Belfast and takes place in Ulster University on November 16th, see more and book your free ticket below: https://lnkd.in/e7PCM2nQ #MidlandsICT #midlandsadvantage #tech #devfestireland #devfest24 #gdg #googledevelopergroup #developer #developers #techmakers MidlandsIreland.ie Technological University of the Shannon Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone Campus Local Enterprise Office Laois Local Enterprise Office Westmeath Local Enterprise Office Offaly Local Enterprise Office Longford
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Driving Innovation: Zinkworks Hackermonth 2024 At Zinkworks, we believe in fostering a culture of innovation and empowerment. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our upcoming Hackermonth 2024, a month-long challenge where our talented employees will create their own projects and push the boundaries of what’s possible. 🚀 What is Hackermonth? 👩🏻💻💻👨🏽💻 It’s an opportunity for our team to explore new ideas, experiment with emerging technologies, and develop innovative solutions that can shape the future of our industry. From telecom to finance and beyond, our employees will have the chance to work on projects that align with our company’s strategic goals. Categories: -NEXTGEN SOLUTIONS 🔧 -CLOUD PIONEERS ☁️ -AI MAVERICKS 🤖 We’re excited to see what our team can accomplish! #ZinkworksHackermonth #Innovation #TechChallenge
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