Enterprising23 event targeting Start-ups and SME’s in the West and Northwest to take place in Sligo

WestBIC and Enterprise Ireland are collaboratively hosting a new, innovative event for ambitious entrepreneurs and startups in the West, Midlands and Border reigon.

Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation Dara Calleary T.D will open the inaugural Enterprising23 business event, hosted by WestBIC and Enterprise Ireland on Wednesday, 4th October at the Sligo Park Hotel.

The events aims to provide businesses and entrepreneurs with key information on supports available to help businesses grow and succeed.

Attendees will have opportunity to hear from successful entrepreneurs and industry experts on a series of topics including navigating entrepreneurial supports, strategic networking & communicating for start-ups and how to attract and prepare for investment.

The Enterprising23 event features speakers from SME’s, large companies and innovative start-ups including David McIntyre, Cubbie; Ruairi Dooley, BiaSol; Margaret Rae, Konree Innovation; Fergal O’Connor, BuyMedia; Michael Furey, Ronspot; James Doherty, Sliabh Liag Distillers; Catherine Devine, Pumpskynz; Aveline O’ Sullivan, Bloom in a Box; Kieran Supple, Reap Interactive and Kasia Gaborec-McEvoy, My Name is Ted along with members of Enterprise Ireland’s start-up and investment teams, moderated by broadcaster Lisa Regan.

Minister Calleary said, “The inaugural Enterprising23 conference is set to be a must attend event for any ambitious business or company founder looking to take their business to the next stage of growth. The event will serve as platform for robust discussion, information sharing, and practical advice around the key issues facing Irish companies in the region.

The West of Ireland’s reputation as an attractive place to do business is growing, with more and more innovative companies establishing, growing, and succeeding here. This event aims to capitalise on this, highlighting not only the competitiveness of the region but the opportunities for businesses to expand and innovate. This government, through our enterprise agencies Enterprise Ireland and the Local Enterprise network, is committed to helping businesses in all our regions access the right supports for them to thrive and grow. I encourage all entrepreneurs, founders and business owners to find out more about the supports available to you.”

Méabh Conaghan, Regional Director Northwest & West, Enterprise Ireland said, “Start-up companies are the lifeblood of a dynamic economy and Enterprise Ireland and the Local Enterprise Offices are always delighted to support people with new and innovative business ideas to scope, start and scale their businesses. The Enterprising23 event will provide a myriad of supports and advice from successful entrepreneurs, expert speakers and executives from the support agencies all under one roof to help start-up’s on this exciting journey. Bígí linn.”

John Brennan, CEO, WestBIC said: “WestBIC is delighted to co-host the first Enterprising23 event in Sligo in conjunction with Enterprise Ireland. Enterprising23 will focus on demystifying the supports available for start-ups and growth focused companies, driving innovation and contributing to the development of a smarter, more competitive West / North-West region. The region’s talented start-ups will recount their own individual stories and hopefully, inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs to progress their innovative ideas to the next level. We hope that everyone in attendance will leave the event feeling inspired and with a greater understanding of the start-up ecosystem and how it can support the realisation of truly innovative business ideas.”

Tickets for the event are €25 and will run from 11.00am to 3.30pm with lunch and refreshments included.

To register for the event, please click here: Enterprising23