The Cluster and some colleagues from SETU Engineering attended the first-ever wind energy job and education fair in the Amber Springs Hotel in Gorey, Co. Wexford on Tuesday, September 24th.

The idea was to bring together top employers, universities, and training providers, highlighting the expanding career opportunities in wind energy. The target audience was second level schools with many from the county attending on the day.

It was very well attended by local and national companies who are part of existing and future supply chain of this exciting upcoming sector.

The Cluster attended the Disruptive Technology Summit which took place in Dublin Castle earlier this month. It proved very worthwhile as it allowed us to see what type of companies are using this opportunity and how they are approaching the application process. There were lots of great Disruptive Technology Innovation Fund (DTIF) case studies presented by Irish SME's on the day.  

DTIF projects start at €1.5 million in funding and following the event it is clear that our regions engineering and manufacturing companies are well positioned to compete in this process. What was my main takeaway from discussions with successful companies? “We should have asked for more money!”

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SETU was recently awarded €13.6 million to implement the TU RISE project. The main objective of TU Rise is to: “engage effectively with enterprise and the region, delivering innovation and knowledge transfer via enhanced R&I support and training infrastructure, underpinned by robust governance”

As part of the funding 3 x new Academic Enterprise Liaisons have been hired.

• Dr. Dean Callaghan -  Engineering and Technology

• Dr. Brona Kehoe - Health and Wellbeing

• Prof. Helen Hughes - Eco Innovation

The Engineering role is key to the Cluster and Engineering the South East is delighted that we already have a strong working relationship with Dr. Callaghan and together we have had a number of successful R&D projects completed. We are looking forward to building on this relationship and bringing more or our regions companies into the R&D fold.  Click here for more on TU Rise.

SETU has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with GreenTech HQ, Ireland’s first Sustainability Innovation Hub, supporting both organisations' commitment to sustainability, innovation, business, and community engagement.

Both organisations will work together to promote education for sustainable development, engage with businesses and communities, and develop solutions aligned with SETU’s and GreenTech HQ sustainability goals.

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