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‘Bringing the cost of replicating strong coding agents down to a few hundred dollars will unlock research that simply wasn’t possible before’, AI2 said. Read more: AI2 targets SMEs with new open-source developer agents
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Construction will commence following the completion of a formal construction tender process. Read more: £40m Ulster University medtech hub gets Belfast council nod
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69pc of the overall job growth was outside of Dublin, with much activity in the midlands and the south-east. Read more: Despite economic headwinds, EI companies create net job growth
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The winners include a 3D designing technology that takes inspiration from nature and a minimally invasive capsaicin hydrogel as a pain reliever. Read more: Two University of Galway projects bag €150,000 each in ERC grants
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BioInnovate alumni Brendan Staunton and Dr Liz McGloughlin discuss their experience of the health innovation programme and give advice to potential participants. Read more: ‘It really does take a village to innovate in healthcare’
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Indeed’s report also found that remote and hybrid work is now mentioned in one out of five job postings, often being viewed as an expectation rather than a perk. Read more: Foreign interest in Ireland high as 13pc of searches coming from abroad
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PwC’s Poorneemaa Bethusamy explores Ireland’s technology landscape and the trends she believes are set to impact the space in 2026. Read more: Why is Ireland set to be a key location for tech hubs in 2026?
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‘Our children’s brains are not for sale’, said French president Emmanuel Macron. Read more: French lawmakers vote to ban social media for under-15s
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Ulster University’s Dr Sunish Kumar Orappanpara Soman talks about his research, which focuses on quantum networking and high-speed communications. Read more: How this quantum researcher was inspired by connection
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For the first time, FutureRange will be expanding its operations beyond the Republic of Ireland in an all-island growth strategy. Read more: FutureRange to create up to 50 jobs with EOS Systems acquisition