CreaSus: Three Years, One Final Act in Brussels
6th October 2026The final act in BrusselsOn the 28th and 29th September 2026, WestBIC joined our CreaSus partners in Brussels for the project’s final conference and our last par...
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AQUAFISH Partners Meet in Lisbon to Explore Sustainable Marine Food Solutions
WestBIC joined AQUAFISH partners in Lisbon for three days of collaboration, project discussions, expert knowledge-sharing and site visits focused on the future of sustainable ma...
18 High-Growth Start-ups selected for Prep4Seed Accelerator Programme
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...
Investor Ready: What It Really Means and How WestBIC Gets You There
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…
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...
WestBIC Joins LOTTI Partners in Cantabria to Explore Innovation, Heritage and Regional Development
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 ...
Digital Innovation in The Heart of Latvia: Reflections from Valmiera and Cēsis
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...
WestBIC joins BEAP-MAR partners in Quimper
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…
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 SUPPORTED BY IRISH BICS RECEIVED €34 MILLION IN FUNDING LAST YEAR
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 ...
Galway Welcomes the Blue Shuttle Study Visit & Steering Committee
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...
AI and the New Innovation Landscape: What Start-Ups Need to Know in 2026
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…
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 ...
Start’Ship Programme Concludes: Celebrating Cross-Border Student Entrepreneurship
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 ...
Celebrating Women in Innovation This International Women’s Day
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 ...
Digital Tools Every Start-Up Needs to Improve Efficiency
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...
BEAP-MAR Partners 2026 Kickoff
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 ...
What is the Pre-Seed Start Fund (PSSF)?
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…
Minister Burke Announces €23 Million for European Digital Innovation Hubs, Including Data2Sustain, to Support SME DigitalisationPeter Burke TD, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism ...
Start Strong: Five Game-Changing Habits Every Entrepreneur Should Adopt in 2026
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...