Ireland's North West City Region, is emerging as a dynamic and thriving hub for business and innovation. With its direct connectivity to America and Europe through high-capacity fibre optic cables, the region offers a strategic advantage for companies seeking global reach. Supported by state-of-the-art research and innovation hubs and existing clusters in fintech, MedTech, [...]
The North West is to become a world leader in regulatory technology with the establishment of a RegTech Supercluster. The conference ‘Navigating the Future of Regulation’ took place in Atlantic Technological University (ATU) in Letterkenny on Wednesday, 25th October - part of a North West RegTech Initiative being developed by Donegal County Council, Derry City [...]
The Asia Matters Summit took place in Letterkenny on October 2nd and 3rd and was an amazing opportunity for businesses across all sectors in the North West City Region to find a valuable and effective route to market in Asia. Asia Matters was founded over a decade ago by the late Dr. T. P. [...]
Ireland's North West City Region, comprising of Donegal, Derry & Strabane is a dynamic and strategically positioned area that offers unique advantages for businesses and investors. With its strategic border location, providing access to both EU and UK markets, and a highly skilled and educated labour pool, the region presents a compelling proposition for [...]
It's ships ahoy as the Clipper Race fleet arrives from Wednesday The excitement was building in Derry and Strabane as it was announced this morning that the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet will arrive in the City a day ahead of schedule, with the first yacht due to sail up the Foyle [...]
Mary McKenna, MBE, empowering female founders across the country Born in County Tyrone, Mary McKenna, MBE, has always been drawn to the North West of Ireland. Shortly after being born her family emigrated to Yorkshire where she was brought up. Many “happy school holidays” were spent with their grandmother in Inishowen and a strong [...]
Cross border talent mapping project aimed at supporting business and driving job creation across NW Donegal County Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council have teamed up to launch a new cross-border initiative that will map skills to help identify the talent needs of local business to drive job creation and secure investment [...]
£50 million data innovation hub for manufacturers to accelerate digital tech UK manufacturers are to have their productivity and competitiveness boosted thanks to a new data innovation hub and testbed led by Ulster University, Industry Minister Lee Rowley announced today. The £50 million Smart Manufacturing Data Hub (SMDH) will support small and medium size [...]
Donegal County Council in collaboration with digital hubs across the county are offering the chance to work for FREE from a digital hub in Donegal until September 30th through a new working holiday campaign. The initiative provides the opportunity to enjoy everything that Donegal has to offer during the summer months while also availing [...]
North West City Region perfect backdrop for Europe’s finest The MIT Innovators Under 35 Europe event was recently hosted in the idyllic setting of west Donegal, bringing together the best and brightest young talent, who will shape our future with innovative advancements in their respective fields. While showing off the expertise of the 35 [...]
