START 2026 Kilkenny competition

Kilkenny County Council and the Local Enterprise Office Kilkenny are delighted to announce START Competition 2026. START 2026 is open to anyone with an innovative business idea in the early stages of trading (within the first 18 months of trading or pre-trading)

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Start Up Kilkenny based Tech Company Huwmo Ltd receives County Enterprise Award

Kilkenny County Council’s Local Enterprise Office have announced the Kilkenny nomination to the National Enterprise Awards 2026. Huwmo Ltd is a start-up Tech software company that provides an all in one solution specifically designed for independent hotels.

Google, Local Enterprise Offices And Enterprise Ireland launch AI Works for Ireland to help SMEs build practical AI skills and drive growth

80% of SMEs Say AI Can Transform Their Business, But Lack of Skills Keeps Adoption Rates Low

NEARLY 1 IN 3 ADULTS IN IRELAND HAVE A BUSINESS IDEA THEY’D LIKE TO PURSUE LOCAL ENTERPRISE OFFICE RESEARCH REVEALS

Almost a third (30%) of adults in Ireland say they currently have an idea for a business or product they would like to pursue, according to new research commissioned by the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs).