Colm Gorey
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BTYSTE 2020 winners reveal key steps to success in competition
At Future Human, BT Young Scientist 2020 winners Cormac Harris and Alan O’Sullivan discussed what they did to prepare for the judges. → Read More
Why Swoop’s Andrea Reynolds wanted to create a ‘finance buddy’ for SMEs
Andrea Reynolds, founder and CEO of Swoop, said she wants to help give SMEs and start-ups a ‘finance buddy’ to navigate the world of fundraising. → Read More
Chinese quantum computer may be the most powerful ever seen
This week in future tech, a Chinese quantum computer can reportedly solve a problem in 200 seconds, compared to the 2.5bn years a supercomputer needs. → Read More
EPA warns of increasing Irish hazardous waste problem after latest report
Despite some progress, the EPA has warned that hazardous waste in Ireland is still a serious concern with the amount continuing to increase. → Read More
Drone delivery firm Manna wins grand prize at National Startup Awards
Dozens of start-ups were named winners at this year’s National Startup Awards, with Manna taking the top prize. → Read More
MSD to create 240 jobs and open new biologics facility in Meath
MSD has announced plans to build a new manufacturing facility at its newly acquired Dunboyne Biologics campus that will initially house 140 staff. → Read More
What were Ireland’s most popular Google searches in 2020?
Google’s 2020 Year in Search results have been revealed with some rather unsurprising topics dominating our interest. → Read More
Airbnb prices IPO at $68 per share, setting valuation around $47bn
Ahead of one of the most anticipated tech IPOs of the year, Airbnb has priced its shares at $68 apiece. → Read More
Three Irish start-ups selected to appear at UK Tech Rocketship Awards
Three Irish companies will now take part in the UK Tech Rocketship Awards designed to identify leading European start-ups. → Read More
SpaceX Starship prototype explodes in fireball landing during test run
SpaceX founder Elon Musk didn’t seem too disappointed with the news that the company’s Starship prototype exploded on landing. → Read More
Filmmaker reveals what it’s like to film VR on the International Space Station
Speaking at Future Human 2020, Félix Lajeunesse of Félix and Paul Studios told about how his company brought VR into orbit and the future of the medium. → Read More
Tech giants in Ireland could be fined €20m under updated Online Safety Bill
The Government has updated the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill to include a fine up to €20m for company non-compliance and criminal liability for managers. → Read More
Dr Jane Suiter named Irish Research Council’s Researcher of the Year
Following a challenging year for the scientific community, the Irish Research Council has announced the 2020 winners of its Researcher of the Year awards. → Read More
Eight Ireland-based researchers bag millions of euro in ERC funding
A total of eight researchers based in Ireland have been awarded millions of euro in funding under the ERC Consolidator Grants scheme. → Read More
Three Ireland launches 5G broadband to rival fixed-line offerings
Three Ireland has launched its 5G broadband service which it claims is faster than many fixed-line options. → Read More
Galway harbour could host a new marine renewable energy site
The harbour of Ros an Mhíl, Co Galway could be home to a marine renewable energy site, should a study find it suitable. → Read More
Four Irish companies receive A grade from CDP for climate actions
Kingspan, ESB, the AIB Group and Accenture have been named on the ‘A List’ by the environmental group CDP for their climate actions. → Read More
Uber sells autonomous car division to Aurora Technologies
Uber has said it is still interested in autonomous car technology, despite selling off its Advanced Technologies Group. → Read More
Greencoat Renewables raises €125m in oversubscribed share placing
Renewable infrastructure investor Greencoat Renewables has raised €125m in an oversubscribed share placing. → Read More
Harmac to create 60 jobs in Roscommon to meet PPE demand
Harmac Medical Products will create 60 jobs at its facility in Castlerea, Co Roscommon to accelerate production of face masks and other PPE. → Read More