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Wednesday, 9 September 2026 — Eighteen high-growth start-ups from across Ireland have been selected by Enterprise Ireland to participate in the latest Prep4SeedProgramme. The 12...
Securing investment is a milestone for every start-up — but too many businesses approach investors before they’re truly ready to make their case. The result is often the same: m...
UnicornQuest: Bridging the Investment Gap for High-Potential Startups in the West, North West and MidlandsAt the UnicornQuest project’s Semester 7 Interregional Learning Worksho...
LOTTI Partners and StakeholdersWestBIC was delighted to take part in the seventh Interregional Learning Meeting (LIM7) of the LOTTI project, hosted by the Gobierno de Cantabria ...
April 21–22, 2026 · Vidzeme Planning Region, LatviaEarlier this year, WestBIC and Leitrim County Council joined partners and stakeholders from across Europe in Latvia for the fi...
Last week, WestBIC travelled to Quimper, France for the bi-annual BEAP-MAR partner meeting, a chance to reconnect with fellow partners, review progress and look ahead to the nex...
Sligo founder brings home national award as West of Ireland start-ups shine at Prep4Seed Investor DayBy Colleen Baxter 11th June 2026Restore Blue, founded by Sligo-based Sarah C...
Start-ups around the country supported by Irish BICs (Business Innovation Centers) received €34 million in funding in 2025. This was made up of €26.5 million in Innovative High ...
On the 22nd and 23rd of April 2026, the Atlantic coastal city of Galway became the focal point for the Blue Shuttle project’s 5th Steering Committee Meeting and SMEs Study Visit...
The innovation landscape has fundamentally shifted. If 2023 was the year the world discovered generative AI and 2024 focused on experimentation, 2026 marks the transition from A...
Prep4Seed Accelerator Returns as 12 High-Growth Start-ups Begin Investor-Readiness Programme in Galway12 high-growth start-ups selected for the latest Prep4Seed cohortPrep4Seed ...
As the Start’Ship project comes to a close, WestBIC is proud to reflect on our role in this transformative Erasmus+ initiative that brought together universities, students, and ...
This International Women’s Day, we’re proud to celebrate the remarkable women shaping the future of enterprise and innovation across the Border, Midlands and Western regions of ...
Photo by Marvin Meyer on UnsplashIn the early days of a start-up, efficiency is key to scaling your business. Choosing the right digital tools can simplify operations, enhance p...
Last month WestBIC participated in the BEAP-MAR partner meeting hosted by Deputación de Pontevedra in Spain this January, joining project partners for two days of collaboration ...
The Pre-Seed Start Fund (PSSF) is an early-stage investment programme from Enterprise Ireland designed to help start-ups bridge the gap between idea validation and full investor...
Minister Burke Announces €23 Million for European Digital Innovation Hubs, Including Data2Sustain, to Support SME DigitalisationPeter Burke TD, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism ...
The new year brings fresh energy and renewed ambition, making January the perfect time to establish habits that will fuel your entrepreneurial journey throughout 2026.Whether yo...
12 high-growth start-ups complete the national Prep4Seed programme delivered by the Irish BICs in collaboration with Enterprise IrelandInvestor Day marks the culmination of the ...
WestBIC recently joined partners from across Europe in Lille for the sixth LOTTI Interregional Meeting (LIM6), held from 18–20 November 2025. The visit offered WestBIC a valuabl...
