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What’s it like moving from Ireland to Germany for work?

Henkel’s Simon Murphy took up a new role, which brought him and his family from their countryside house in Kildare to an apartment in Düsseldorf. The post What’s it like moving from Ireland to Germany for work? appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3p74OFe

‘Living robots’ that reproduce could help us develop regenerative medicine

Scientists hope the research behind these xenobots will open the door to more advanced forms of living machines and new forms of medicine. The post ‘Living robots’ that reproduce could help us develop regenerative medicine appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3xzXqWY

‘Another weapon in the arsenal’: Creating drug hybrids for treating cancer

SSPC researcher Sheila Fitzgerald discusses giving additional functionalities to medicines and how the ‘misplaced fear of new drugs’ coming to market can be tackled with science communication. The post ‘Another weapon in the arsenal’: Creating drug hybrids for treating cancer appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3EaX7nT

Parag Agrawal takes over as Twitter CEO as Jack Dorsey resigns

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey is stepping down as CEO with immediate effect, handing the reins to former CTO Parag Agrawal. The post Parag Agrawal takes over as Twitter CEO as Jack Dorsey resigns appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3xAt32y

Athlone student’s project on cosmic radiation protection wins SciFest 2021

Sixth-year student Clare Reidy from Westmeath will now go on to represent Ireland at an international science competition in the US next year. The post Athlone student’s project on cosmic radiation protection wins SciFest 2021 appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3o5Xf2x

Zalando to create 20 new jobs as it moves market insights team to Dublin

The new jobs are in the fields of applied sciences and software and data engineering. The post Zalando to create 20 new jobs as it moves market insights team to Dublin appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3rroVke

Dublin’s Aikido to raise €5m for its mission to ‘democratise Wall Street’

Aikido’s platform aims to break traditional investment barriers by giving people the ability to make data-driven decisions. The post Dublin’s Aikido to raise €5m for its mission to ‘democratise Wall Street’ appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3D4Heyb

Microsoft faces antitrust complaint in EU led by Nextcloud

Berlin-based software maker Nextcloud said that Microsoft bundling OneDrive and Teams with Windows is harming local EU competition. The post Microsoft faces antitrust complaint in EU led by Nextcloud appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3CWRwjK

Video analytics platform RugbySmarts named ‘most investable’ at SportX

The Galway tech start-up was one of two winners at the sport-focused pre-accelerator programme. The post Video analytics platform RugbySmarts named ‘most investable’ at SportX appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3E300Hp

Vyra: Putting employers’ sustainability strategies to work

Vyra helps organisations shift their employees’ attitude to climate action through accessible learning and a gaming-led approach. The post Vyra: Putting employers’ sustainability strategies to work appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3E300qT

Dublin IT firm Auxilion taps into rise of hybrid work with new division

The company said cloud and IT services will be important for hybrid businesses, and identified healthcare and financial services as key growth sectors. The post Dublin IT firm Auxilion taps into rise of hybrid work with new division appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/32FymCz

Netherlands’ Alex Cloherty crowned winner of FameLab 2021

Cloherty used The Queen's Gambit to explain viral interaction, combining three of her passions: Netflix, chess and the immune system. The post Netherlands’ Alex Cloherty crowned winner of FameLab 2021 appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3nWm4O7

Elgin Energy raises £25m to expand solar footprint in Ireland and UK

Elgin, headquartered in London, will use the funding for its plans to develop more than 5GW of capacity by 2025. The post Elgin Energy raises £25m to expand solar footprint in Ireland and UK appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3cSHju7

RCSI, UCC and DCU win big at KTI Impact Awards 2021

The awards celebrate innovation and collaboration in bringing public research to the commercial space. The post RCSI, UCC and DCU win big at KTI Impact Awards 2021 appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/30YUveF

How AI advancements will drive massive efficiency over the next decade

Nylas CTO Christine Spang talks about how businesses are leveraging machine learning and conversational AI to stay competitive. The post How AI advancements will drive massive efficiency over the next decade appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3DZnVYn

8 start-ups in Ireland looking to shape the future of work

Here are some future of work start-ups from across the island of Ireland hoping to bag the top prize at Work: In Progress by Startacus. The post 8 start-ups in Ireland looking to shape the future of work appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3kohoyF

Rebranded media company behind Dublin Tech Summit to create 20 jobs

Catalyst Media Group is the new brand name for the company that runs events such as the Dublin Tech Summit, the Diversity in Tech Awards and others. The post Rebranded media company behind Dublin Tech Summit to create 20 jobs appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/31P1Ux5

Irish tech company Triangle ties up management buyout

Kieran McCabe is stepping away from the managing director role and being bought out as majority shareholder. The post Irish tech company Triangle ties up management buyout appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3kkQVSA

Northern Ireland pharma firm to create 1,000 new jobs for the region

Pharma company Almac is growing its team in Northern Ireland as part of plans to add 1,800 people to its global headcount. The post Northern Ireland pharma firm to create 1,000 new jobs for the region appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3n0Auwk

How this consultant works to transform the employee experience

From redesigning the IT function of a bank to designing a new Irish utility, Laura Flynn’s work at EY has varied enormously. The post How this consultant works to transform the employee experience appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3kiZkG3

Software company Sidero to create new 75 jobs in Athlone by 2023

The company will be hiring in the areas of multi-cloud and software development and there will be also be roles as part of Sidero's graduate programme. The post Software company Sidero to create new 75 jobs in Athlone by 2023 appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3qiSTGD

Why designing computers more like brains is a smart decision

The energy-saving advantages of neuromorphic computing were explained in just three minutes at FameLab Ireland. The post Why designing computers more like brains is a smart decision appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/307OwU0

Academics to pool expertise with climate and biodiversity research network

'Failure is not an option,' say Irish climate and biodiversity experts who are collaborating to brainstorm solutions to complex climate issues. The post Academics to pool expertise with climate and biodiversity research network appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/30dmg2r

How wage transparency could narrow the gender pay gap

While new research signals strong support for tackling the gender pay gap in Ireland, there is still a lot of confusion around what causes it. The post How wage transparency could narrow the gender pay gap appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/31zAivE

Dublin is in the running to be the 2021 European Capital of Innovation

Dublin’s application for the EU award focused on a number of innovation initiatives in the city, as well as the work of universities, research centres and start-up hubs. The post Dublin is in the running to be the 2021 European Capital of Innovation appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/30cIG3Z

Sligo automation company’s Cork expansion prompts hiring drive

Recently rebranded Kaon Automation is hiring mechanical design engineers, controls engineers, electrical design engineers and build technicians. The post Sligo automation company’s Cork expansion prompts hiring drive appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3GUic7Q

Irish medtech Pharmapod acquired by Canada’s Think

Founded by entrepreneur Leonora O’Brien, Pharmapod makes software for pharmacies to prevent medication-related errors. The post Irish medtech Pharmapod acquired by Canada’s Think appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3GXbdeB

Convergint to expand in Ireland with 50 new jobs

The security systems company expanded into Ireland in 2016 and now has bases in Dublin and Cork. The post Convergint to expand in Ireland with 50 new jobs appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3BVifwr

Conversations with Leaders: Martin Shanahan, CEO of IDA Ireland

With the Irish Government signing up to the OECD deal on tax reform, and COP26 underway, IDA Ireland CEO Martin Shanahan sat down with Ann O’Dea to discuss these issues and more as part of our new Future Human series. The post Conversations with Leaders: Martin Shanahan, CEO of IDA Ireland appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3H3vAXc

Novus Diagnostics: Dublin medtech with an award-winning idea for sepsis

A one-year-old start-up based on six years of research, Novus Diagnostics has developed a diagnostic device for sepsis patients who don’t have time to wait. The post Novus Diagnostics: Dublin medtech with an award-winning idea for sepsis appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3qdwBpX

Permanent TSB rolls out Google Pay to personal and SME customers

With reports showing Irish consumers are continuing to embrace contactless payments, Permanent TSB has been working on expanding its digital product offering. The post Permanent TSB rolls out Google Pay to personal and SME customers appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3nZo3QE

DeepVerge nets €750,000 Government fund to identify Covid-19 in water

DeepVerge, which recently expanded its AI facility in Cork, will use the funding to produce automated water testing kits to identify viruses. The post DeepVerge nets €750,000 Government fund to identify Covid-19 in water appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3GSkDYG

From jokes to robotics: what Ireland could lose with the closure of the Science Gallery

Siliconrepublic.com hears from two scientists for whom the Science Gallery was instrumental in their careers and why they don't want it to close. The post From jokes to robotics: what Ireland could lose with the closure of the Science Gallery appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3q7wMmq

Trinity’s Tangent launches online incubator for innovative start-up ideas

TCD provost Linda Doyle said that the platform would bring together the ‘best and brightest innovators Ireland has to offer’. The post Trinity’s Tangent launches online incubator for innovative start-up ideas appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3mNzTxX

UCD’s Prof William Gallagher named SFI Researcher of the Year

Cancer biologist William Gallagher was one of several researchers recognised at the annual award ceremony. The post UCD’s Prof William Gallagher named SFI Researcher of the Year appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3bL8Eh2

New plaque to honour Mary Mulvihill at her former Dublin home

Mary Mulvihill was a journalist, science communicator and well-known advocate for women in STEM. The post New plaque to honour Mary Mulvihill at her former Dublin home appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2ZWMBBG

Dublin’s CurrencyFair completes merger to form new fintech Zai

CEO Paul Byrne said Zai will build on services offered by Assembly Payments and CurrencyFair to ‘transform the future of financial services’. The post Dublin’s CurrencyFair completes merger to form new fintech Zai appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3k3ZBwi

Meet one of the women at the forefront of cancer research in Ireland

Prof Lorraine O’Driscoll discusses advancements in cancer treatments and why Covid-19 serves as a reminder that fundamental research is just as important as applied research. The post Meet one of the women at the forefront of cancer research in Ireland appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3k44be5

Draper Esprit leads $17.5m Series A round in medtech start-up Aktiia

Aktiia plans to use the funds to bring its newly launched blood pressure monitoring system to the US and other markets. The post Draper Esprit leads $17.5m Series A round in medtech start-up Aktiia appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2ZPrdOG

AWS launches new accelerator for start-ups in the EU, UK and Israel

The AWS Startup Loft Accelerator will expand to include start-ups from more countries in the EMEA region in 2022. The post AWS launches new accelerator for start-ups in the EU, UK and Israel appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3wf1DOZ

12 start-ups pitching their big ideas at an Enterprise Ireland showcase

These 12 early-stage research-led start-ups will pitch their businesses to investors and researchers at Enterprise Ireland’s Big Ideas 2021. The post 12 start-ups pitching their big ideas at an Enterprise Ireland showcase appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3EFVwpV

New company Eir Evo to create 40 jobs with more to be announced soon

Eir Evo was formed following the merger of Eir Business and Evros. It will provide a range of services such as cyber security and cloud technologies. The post New company Eir Evo to create 40 jobs with more to be announced soon appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3wdA7Bm

New research programme aims to streamline trustworthy data usage

The Empower programme will focus on data governance and bring together several Science Foundation Ireland research centres. The post New research programme aims to streamline trustworthy data usage appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3mDpIvI

Ireland’s latest TU will be established in the south-east in 2022

The news comes a week after it was announced that a new TU will be established in the north-west next year. The post Ireland’s latest TU will be established in the south-east in 2022 appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3bzzskm

UL researchers join EU project to make composite materials recyclable

Dr Maurice Collins is leading a team of researchers aiming to develop new, sustainable composite materials as part of a €5.3m EU project. The post UL researchers join EU project to make composite materials recyclable appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3BEj392

Cantec acquires InShip, plans to double employees by 2025

Cantec has grown from 39 to 52 employees in 18 months and plans to employ 100 by 2025, including through international expansion. The post Cantec acquires InShip, plans to double employees by 2025 appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3mEloww

Irish SaaS company Talivest raises $1m in round led by Cork’s Kielys

Talivest, which was founded in 2013 by two UCC graduates, will use the funding to launch an employee wellbeing tool that can predict burnout. The post Irish SaaS company Talivest raises $1m in round led by Cork’s Kielys appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3CEnYIi

Cork’s Vaultree raises $3.3m for encryption-as-a-service tech

With the new funding, Vaultree plans to continue developing its encrypted data protection product and to expand its team. The post Cork’s Vaultree raises $3.3m for encryption-as-a-service tech appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/31drPhw

Astronomers detect evidence of possible planet in a galaxy far, far away

Using space telescopes at NASA and ESA, researchers have found what they believe is evidence of a planet transiting a star in the Whirlpool galaxy. The post Astronomers detect evidence of possible planet in a galaxy far, far away appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2ZJsWFB

Science Week 2021 aims to get public involved in creating the future

This year's Science Week offers a bonanza of events ranging from elephant care to rocket making and beyond. The post Science Week 2021 aims to get public involved in creating the future appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3GIFXQ5