Galway
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February 25, 2019
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Welcome to Startup Digest Galway - the startup news and events calendar for Galway.
GMIT New Frontiers can provide early stage innovative startups with funding, help and support to develop your new business. To find out more, why not attend their free Information Sessions taking place on the 26th February in Galway and on the 28th in the Innovation Hub GMIT Castlebar.
As part of Local Enterprise Week which runs from 4th to 8th March, LEO Galway are running a half-day Bootcamp on March 7th in GTC for those interested in starting up their own business. 'Exploring New Markets' also looks interesting on March 6th.
Best wishes
Donncha, Katleen and Dominic
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p.s If you have 11 minutes here is a great Medium post entitled 'Zero to $1 Billion: 8 Lessons in Scaling a Startup'
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MyGalileoApp Competition
 Bring space to your smartphone and win €100,000 by developing an Android and iOS app. The MyGalileoApp Competition is ON!🛰😎Develop an innovative app that uses the Galileo satellites’ positioning accuracy & commercially launch your solution! Gather a team or go solo & design & develop an app that will #UseGalileo. And the best part? Meet & work hand in hand with our amazing mentors and the 1st place winner gets €100,000! You can find everything you need to know at http://gsa.europa.eu/mygalileoapp. Don't wait until the last minute and make sure you register your app proposals on time! Deadline: March 28.
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February 26th 6:15pm
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Find out all about GMIT New Frontiers Phase 1 (and phase 2) from Programme Manager, Tony O'Kelly
GMIT Innovation Hub |
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THU
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February 28th 7:30am
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The Small Firms Association and Vodafone have partnered to help businesses grow, scale and succeed in a changing business environment. Vodafone will share the benefits of smart or flexible working and how to implement it in your business to increase productivity and attract and retain talent. You will also learn about increasing your profits through employee-led models from the SFA. The event is free of charge and pre-registration online is essential. Places are limited so please book below now to avoid missing out.
For all queries on the event, please call the event organiser: Margaret Reynolds, Tel: +353 1 605 1715
The Portershed, Eyre Square Galway |
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THU
28
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February 28th 6:15pm
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Find out all about GMIT's New Frontiers Programme from Programme Manager, Tony O'Kelly
GMIT Castlebar Innovation Hub |
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March 6th 9:00am
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unique event for Galway businesses who are exporting, or planning to
export. Learn about the latest supports, and what the business world is
likely to look like after Brexit.
Professor Alan Ahearne, Director of the Whitaker Institute and Professor of Economics and at the National University of Ireland
Mary Flynn, The Patents Office
Mic Fitzgerald, CEO and Founder, OnePageCRM
Simon McKeever – The Irish Exporters Association
Venue: Connacht Hotel, Dublin Road, Galway
Connacht Hotel, Galway |
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WED
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March 6th 5:30pm
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An event aimed at increasing the number of private / angel investors regionally, particularly female investors, and provides an introduction to angel / private investing and crowdfunding. Speakers and experts will talk about their experiences of angel investing, both as investors and investees, leveraging their networks and the experience of private investment and syndicate investment groups. An ESIL (Empowering Early Stage Investors Launchpad) event run in conjunction with the Local Enterprise Offices in Mayo, Galway and Roscommon and supported by WestBIC, HBAN, WDC and the Empower Programme.
McWilliam Hotel Claremorris |
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THU
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March 7th 9:00am
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As part of Local Enterprise Week, we're running this half-day bootcamp for those interested in starting up their own business. Ever wondered what our monthly Start Your Own Business courses are all about? Here's you chance to try it out. Venue: Galway Technology Centre, Wellpark Rd, Mervue
Galway Technology Centre, Mervue Business Park |
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THU
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March 14th 9:00am
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Join us for Galway's FIRST Workplace Wellness event for Self-Employed, Start-Ups and Small Business Owners.
Galway Technology Centre, Mervue Business Park |
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Upcoming Events:
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THU
28
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March 28th 8:00am
The Convention Centre, Dublin
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Attend Digital Transformation World 2019 - the How of Digital Transformation
 Join 3,000+ leaders and innovators at Digital Transformation World and help drive the transformation needed to fuel the next wave of growth for the telecoms industry. Spend three days building partnerships with the right people and companies, attend sessions and debates, participate in 1:1 meetings, jump on an innovation tour, browse through the startup alley or Catalyst program showcase. There’s something for everyone. Prices increase March 18. Learn more now.
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