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Kerry is a unique blend of history and innovation, where tradition meets new ideas and diverse communities come together. This blog is a space to explore local stories, gain fresh insights, and share experiences. Check back often for the latest updates and recent success stories in Kerry!

Launch of 10 All-Island BIODIRECT Challenges

​Match-making Circular and Bioeconomy Solutions across Industries On the 27th June, 2024, major companies, alliances and representative organisations including Kingspan, ABP Food Group, Dawn Meats, High Performance Building Alliance, Arcology International, Saint Vincent de Paul, Donegal Yarns…

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From Lab to Market: The Inspiring Journey of Dr. Helena McMahon

Bridging the World of Academia and Business Meet Dr. Helena McMahon, a proud Tralee native whose journey intertwines her passion for human health with a knack for entrepreneurship, enriching Kerry's entrepreneurial landscape. Armed with a background in biomedical science and drug development…

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BIODIRECT: The All-Island Biobased Product Innovation Challenge

InterTradeIreland have awarded the funding to kickstart a first of its kind project called BioDirect – The All-Island Biobased Product Innovation Challenge: Connecting Bioeconomy Innovators with Industry Customers. The Project will be led by Circular Bioeconomy Cluster at Munster Technological…

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Sustainability in Focus: BCorp networking event

Irish businesses gathered in Tralee on a sunny June afternoon for a peer to peer event to share best practice in corporate sustainability. The event was hosted by Ireland’s Knowledge Centre for Carbon, Climate and Community Action and the Circular Bioeconomy Cluster South West in association with B…

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Launch of Wool Hub for Research & Innovation

To innovate, create and promote indigenous Irish grown wool-based products Following the formation of the new Irish Grown Wool Council announced on April 5th, the stakeholders in the Irish Grown Wool sector are now pleased to announce the establishment of a Wool Research & Innovation Hub (“Wool…

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