Highlights of the academic research enterprise include: •Academia performs about 60%of all U s. basic research. •Federal funding for academia will increase 2. 5%in 2014. •U s. universities continue to lead world rankings. â€
Times Higher education rankings Despite this positive track record, the U s. academic research enterprise faces challenges, many of which were expressed as concerns by researchers responding to the survey on
the global R&d enterprise was dominated by Europe, the U s. and Japan. In 2011 China surpassed Japan†s overall spending.
Highlights of the European research enterprise and its economic context include: •The amount of R&d performed in Europe is essentially flat for 2012,2013 and 2014. •The R&d-focused Eighth Framework Programme is projected to increase nearly 60%to $110 billion over FP7. •Performance of U s
including increased access to capital and support for small-to-medium enterprises. A dedicated budget of $34 billion will focus on top-level research supported by the European Research Council, the EU€ s equivalent to the U s. †s National Research Council.
It also emphasizes the translation from scientific research to commercialization to economic impact by helping innovative enterprises develop technological assets into viable products with large commercial potential.
and catalyze enterprise formation. Well-known examples include the dedicated Research Triangle in North carolina and the more loosely evolved Silicon valley.
& Sustainability Instruments & Electronics United kingdom www. rdmag. com December 2013 R&dmagazine 35 The following Web sites are good sources of information related to the global R&d enterprise.
2015 ACTION PLAN FOR JOBS 1 Table of contents Foreword by An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, T. D. 4 Foreword by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton
Innovation Hub 39 2. 4 Strategic Banking corporation of Ireland 44 2. 5 Increasing Entrepreneurial Activity 46 2. 6 Intellectual Property in Enterprise
for Big data 53 3. 4 Winning Abroad 55 3. 5 Integrated Licensing Application Service 56 3. 6 Local Enterprise Offices 57 3
and Entrepreneurs of supports 64 4. 3 Engagement with International Funding Institutions 65 2 4. 4 The LEOS Network †Enterprise Capacity Building 66
69 5. Increasing Activation of the Unemployed 73 6. Growing Irish Enterprise and Foreign Direct Investment 77 7. Entrepreneurship 85 7.
mapping out the huge amount of little steps necessary to support enterprise in the creation and maintenance of jobs.
The Action Plan is only a part of the pro-enterprise, pro-jobs agenda we have set for ourselves.
Work is progressing on a national enterprise strategy and a skills strategy. A new strategy to grow the International Financial services Sector will shortly be brought to Government.
Enda Kenny, T. D. Taoiseach January 2015 6 Foreword by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton, T. D. When I launched the first Action Plan
and Enterprise Ireland have had record years. Combined they created a net additional 15,000 jobs, which in turn, support a similar number in support services and related sectors.
Notably, Enterprise Ireland †who look after Irish owned exporting companies †added over 8, 000 of those new jobs.
Richard Bruton, T. D. Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation January 2015 8 Update on the Action Plan for Jobs Five Strategic Objectives The Action Plan
To build an indigenous engine of growth that drives up the export market share of Irish companies R&d in EI companies undertaking research increased by 13.8%from 2011-2013 to â 840m Enterprise Ireland supported firmsâ€
1000 200 300 400 500 600 700 900800 2011 â 738m 2013 â 840m Enterprise Ireland firms spent â 21
and underpin the New Economy built on enterprise innovation, technology and skilled people. The achievement of 100
and to increase the levels of research, innovation and technology development for the benefit of enterprise. 1 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2014 2 IMF, World Economic Outlook,
October 2015 10 Reducing red tape, streamlining public interactions with enterprises and improving service efficiency remain key priorities for government
and agencies that engage with enterprises. We have set out further initiatives to decrease the cost of doing business.
A key part of the process is the engagement with enterprise and our Industry Partners. We have consulted with,
and been challenged by, a wide range of stakeholders including the National Competitiveness Council (NCC), entrepreneurs and the enterprise sector generally, with representative bodies and unions.
In addition over the coming year, the Government will bring forward a new Enterprise Policy and Strategy Statement for the period to 2025
setting out the vision for enterprise development over that period to secure full employment, and the key supports and business environment measures to be taken to ensure Irish based enterprises are among the most innovative, productive, competitive and entrepreneurial in the world.
A successor to the Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation is also being developed, which will provide the framework for the strategic direction to enable the delivery
ï§A national enterprise strategy; ï§A national skills strategy; ï§A national aviation strategy;
and a range of new products for enterprises across the country via existing and new to The irish market financial intermediaries over the next 24 months.
Intellectual Property in Enterprise This reform includes doubling the number of patents, industrial designs registered and other IP management activities of firms.
drive commercialisation through Enterprise Ireland (EI)/ Knowledge Transfer Ireland (KTI) and introduce a Knowledge Development Box to ensure the tax environment is optimised for innovative enterprises located here.
This reform will include 130 commercially relevant technologies transferred to enterprise and 35 new spinout companies. 12 Other Key Actions and Impacts Growing Jobs EI and IDA Ireland are embarking on new ambitious strategies to grow jobs, investment, entrepreneurship
and exports for Ireland. In 2015, Enterprise Ireland will target the creation of 13,000 gross new full-time jobs in client firms.
IDA Ireland will target the creation of 14,000 gross new jobs. The creation of new jobs in agency supported firms have important spillovers to other sectors of the economy through expenditure on Irish materials and services.
Increasing Sales and Exports Our recovery since 2011 is founded on a deliberate policy of driving export growth across the economy and supporting successful Irish based enterprises in international markets.
Enterprise Ireland through its programmes and overseas office network will target support clients to achieve â 19 billion in exports in 2015.
We will provide over 300 tailored mentoring programmes to support growing enterprises. A programme of 18 overseas ministerial-led trade missions and events will take place in 2015.
Increasing Entrepreneurial Activity The launch of the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOS) was delivered a major reform in 2014.
enterprise engagements and supports to be effective first-stop-shops for enterprise information and supports and launch an Entrepreneur Partnering Programme.
Development & Innovation (RD&I) We will support enterprises and public research organisations to win â 150 million in research funding from the EU under Horizon 2020 in 2015 as part of the overall national target of â 1. 25 billion
We aim to increase the number of enterprises who are R&d active in both IDA and EI portfolios,
We are introducing closer monitoring of impacts to measure performance and to test areas of opportunity against international benchmarks in the areas of job creation, startups, market penetration, innovation, efficiency of public sector interface with enterprises, cost competitiveness, finance
This Plan moves the finance agenda for enterprise on from that of removing barriers to access to finance to ensuring we have the right mix of finance products available to meet the needs of growth-oriented businesses
ï§in the areas of entrepreneurship, the launch of the Local Enterprise Offices and launch of â€oeireland†s Best Young Entrepreneur†competition;
In relation to Enterprise Agency-supported employment, total permanent employment in EI and IDA Ireland assisted companies in the industrial and services sectors increased by 5 per cent to over 350,000 in 2014.
Enterprise Agency Strategic Ambition Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland are embarking on new strategic drives to support enterprise and investment in the economy over the coming years.
Enterprise Ireland†s strategy is about maximising job creation in Irish businesses. It provides a vision for Irish enterprise for 2020 and details the strategic objectives,
initiatives and actions that will be delivered by Enterprise Ireland by 2016. Employment growth within Enterprise Ireland supported companies will be fuelled by an increase in global demand for Irish products and services.
Enterprise Ireland will lead a drive to increase the exports of client companies leading to significant employment growth in those companies.
Agency clients are dispersed nationally and therefore Enterprise Ireland activities will have a positive impact on the prosperity of every region of Ireland.
Enterprise Ireland will work with ambitious and capable business owners, across the business development spectrum, to:
ï§Drive entrepreneurship-start more new businesses and achieve full growth potential; ï§Stimulate innovation by accessing state-funded research
and innovation to develop a competitive edge; ï§Develop international scale, driving exports and supporting international growth strategies;
ï§A new support network to drive entrepreneurship, working through Local Enterprise Offices at regional level, to encourage aspiring entrepreneurs to come forward for assistance
ï§A major drive for export growth, including an expansion of Enterprise Ireland†s existing export platform,
and ï§Key sectoral initiatives in high growth sectors such as food, manufacturing, software, internationally traded services and construction resulting in a more diversified trade portfolio for Enterprise Ireland clients,
Enterprise policy initiatives aim to support existing companies to expand, transform and diversify in order to increase the strategic importance of Irish operations within their parent corporations.
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Benchmark metrics are supplemented with key data from the annual surveys of the Enterprise Agencies, such as employment, expenditure, sales,
Enterprise Ireland estimates that export sales may reach over â 18 billion for 2014 from â 17.1 billion in 2013 and â 16.2 billion in 2012.
with the CSO data indicating that some of the largest employment increases have been in the domestic economy 5 Framework for the Evaluation of Enterprise Supports (2011), Forfã¡
this does not obviate the need to develop a more sustainable, broad enterprise base. The challenge is to grow new sectors,
This will require an enterprise environment that supports, amongst other things, enhanced levels of entrepreneurship and progress is being made.
ï§Increase researchers in enterprise to international benchmarks; and ï§Target to double patent and trademarks and registered design performance.
further investment is required to ensure that our critical infrastructure can support economic recovery and enterprise growth.
Notwithstanding recent improvements, the area of credit for enterprise requires ongoing attention given the stated ambition of developing a more diversified and competitive financial system capable of financing the growth potential of Irish SMES.
However, through strong support mechanisms now being offered at local level by the LEO network and centrally by Enterprise Ireland for the domestic SME sector
and to ensure that our enterprises of the future emerge from entrepreneurs equipped with world class talents,
enterprise development agencies and the education and training system are crucial to strengthening engagement in areas such as:
and Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, and comprising senior enterprise and education representatives, is responsible for monitoring
and overseeing delivery of the Action Plan. Significant efforts are being made to enhance the ICT talent pool in Ireland.
ï§Deliver the skills needed to underpin the New Economy built on Enterprise Innovation and Technology
and achieve a step change in enterprise engagement in higher education institutions. HEA) 3 Through strengthened collaboration between Government, the education system and industry and as part of the goal of making Ireland the most attractive location in the world for ICT skills and ability, implement the key actions from the ICT
and engagement between enterprise and higher education providers to roll out Level 8 ICT Conversion programmes as part of the Springboard 2015 programme.
skills for enterprise to trade internationally; international financial services (IFS; entrepreneurship and business startup. HEIS, HEA, Employers) 14 Publish an integrated 2015 Further Education
The aim of the Action Plan for Jobs is to support enterprise growth and job creation in every region of the country.
The pace of progress in the regions †and especially those with the highest unemployment levels-needs to be accelerated through targeted supports for enterprise and job creation.
It will provide new funding for enterprise support in the regions and seek to leverage
A significant regional fund of up to â 25 million in competitive funding will be announced to support regional initiatives through Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland and the LEOS, in particular.
Under the 2014 Action Plan for Jobs, the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation developed a framework for the preparation of regional enterprise strategies.
This framework provides a model for coordinated action across public bodies and other stakeholders to maximise the potential of each region to support enterprise development and jobs growth, based on the strengths and assets
and will lead to the publication and implementation of a Regional Enterprise Strategy for the Midlands in early 2015.
and will include specific actions on the part of Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland, the LEOS, Ã darã¡
s na Gaeltachta and other public bodies active in each region to promote enterprise growth and job creation.
In this context, the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and Enterprise Ireland will also work to explore how the Community Enterprise Centre network can best be enhanced to support regional job creation.
The Regional Enterprise Strategies will support the increased emphasis on economic development at Local authority level under these Plans,
and the submission of an application for EU State Aids approval. 2015 Actions Supporting Enterprise at a Regional Level 34 Develop
and publish a suite of Regional Enterprise Strategies, based on consultation with key stakeholders at regional level and on the analysis of the strengths of each region, commencing with the publication of strategies for the Midlands and South East regions.
and targets for delivery by a range of public bodies to support enterprise growth and job creation in the regions and will complement the statutory Plans to be developed as part of Local government reform.
DJEI, EI, IDA, other relevant Departments and public bodies) 35 Ringfence up to â 25 million for competitive regional funds in support of the Regional Enterprise strategies.
and implement annual Local Enterprise Development Plans for each of the 31 Local Enterprise Offices,
setting out targets to support entrepreneurship, enterprise growth and job creation. LEOS, EI, LAS) 2015 ACTION PLAN FOR JOBS 37 39 Create a minimum of 500 new jobs
s na Gaeltachta client companies in the Gaeltacht, including through supports for post-research/pre-commercialisation units in the Life sciences, Food and Business Support Services and Creative Enterprises sectors,
à nag) 40 Annual Enterprise Development Plans for each Gaeltacht area will be prepared and implemented, setting out targets to support entrepreneurship, enterprise growth and job creation.
à nag) 41 Establish three new Regional Assemblies. DECLG) 42 Regional Assemblies to commence preparation of regional Spatial Economic Strategies.
and an innovative and entrepreneurial culture and enterprise base. Our scale is also an advantage
This Disruptive Reform is intended to provide vision, coherence and identity to Ireland†s energy enterprise and jobs potential.
It will provide a branding for The irish energy enterprise sector in terms of exporting products, services and solutions and attracting FDI.
and of most potential opportunity for Ireland and to attract significant private enterprises and investment to Ireland in terms of sustainable energy supply chain opportunities.
ï§There is also a vibrant domestic enterprise sector that is developing world leading new products, such as in smart energy control
and demonstration and enterprise activities. Develop a targeted campaign to achieve greater international awareness of the opportunities to develop leading edge energy products among companies with an existing or new presence in Ireland.
SEAI, IDA, EI, SFI) 55 Create an integrated one-stop portal of national energy assets and infrastructure, energy related enterprises and innovators and research activities.
IDA, EI, SFI and SEAI to work with indigenous and international enterprises across the energy value chain to develop their activities in Ireland.
and enterprise, drawing together relevant research and innovation activity underway across the public research system in Ireland.
SFI, HEIS, EI, IDA, SEAI) 2015 ACTION PLAN FOR JOBS 43 58 Accelerate commercialisation of research and technologies through greater linkages with enterprise and entrepreneurs.
SEAI, DCENR, DECLG) 62 Promote the use and application of energy efficient technologies and solutions in the manufacturing and services enterprises in Ireland,
both the SBCI and the ISIF, working closely with Enterprise Ireland, will have a key role in developing the finance products
Enterprise and Innovation. Furthermore, both of these key financing institutions have the potential to leverage additional private sector investment into the economy,
DJEI) 2015 ACTION PLAN FOR JOBS 47 2. 6 Intellectual Property in Enterprise ï§Double Ireland†s performance in Intellectual Property to join Europeâ€
-based capital will be an important source of enterprise growth and competitiveness into the future, with job potential for Ireland.
Increasing intellectual property management and exploitation capabilities within firms across all sectors of the enterprise base is an important step in addressing this gap.
and ramp up the proportion of sales in enterprises from new products and service innovations.
and advice for managing and commercialising IP are competitive and meet enterprise needs; 3. Continue to accelerate the commercialisation of IP from publicly funded research
DJEI, Enterprise Ireland, IDA, SFI) 71 Continue to support IP activity e g. patenting, industrial designs within firms.
EI/KTI) 77 Through Knowledge Transfer Ireland (KTI) and Enterprise Ireland†s suite of commercialisation and technology transfer supports,
and efficient transfer of economically important research outputs to industry in order to develop existing and new enterprises including 130 commercially relevant technologies transferred to industry and 35 new spinout companies.
significant projects that require cross Government collaboration that can make a real difference to enterprise and jobs in a short space of time.
Manufacturing Step Change, National Health Innovation Hub, Competitive Ecosystem for Big data, Winning Abroad, Integrated Licensing Application Service, Local Enterprise Offices, Trading Online,
and select a second cohort of enterprises for an initiative in 2015. EI) 81 As part of the National Talent Drive Disruptive reform (see above),
DES, SOLAS, HEA, Apprenticeship Council, Employers and Education Bodies) 82 Enterprise Ireland will support a total of 115 firms across all levels and activities, through its Leanstart, Leanplus and Leantransform Programmes.
EI) 83 Enterprise Ireland will launch a Manufacturing Capital Equipment Grant providing up to â 250,000 by way of grant to eligible SMES for the purchase of capital equipment (subject to
EI) 84 Enterprise Ireland and the IDA will develop a strategy to develop Ireland†s aviation related business sectors.
and enterprise providing gains to the health and enterprise sectors. It aims to: ï§Facilitate enterprise develop and commercialise new healthcare technologies,
products and services by giving them appropriate access to the health service to validate and refine products;
The overall ambition of the Disruptive Reform is to build on existing enterprise strengths to make Ireland a leading country in Europe in the area of Big data and Data Analytics.
A number of significant initiatives and investments were progressed in 2013 and 2014 in partnership with the enterprise sector
and continue to promote engagement by enterprise in Ireland; 3. Continue to implement the recommendations of the EGFSN€ s report â€oeassessing the demand for Big data and Analytics Skillsâ€;
In APJ 2014, the Government-through the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation-allocated additional funding to the enterprise agencies to increase their focus and footprint in high growth and emerging markets and new areas of opportunities
and support for enterprises through EI is focused on the provision of additional on-the-ground support by Enterprise Ireland in overseas markets including China, South korea,
United arab emirates and South africa and targeting companies having significant engagement with the Enterprise Ireland Potential Exporters Division.
The services provided by Enterprise Ireland†s overseas offices to Irish companies are a critical aspect of the fully integrated holistic package of supports available to Irish companies to support international growth
and providing a range of programmes to exporters to develop the capabilities of Irish enterprises to grow exports through programmes aimed at both existing exporters and potential exporters.
The Department of Jobs Enterprise and Innovation went to the market to secure an external provider, working with the Local government Management Agency (LGMA),
DJEI and relevant public bodies) 2015 ACTION PLAN FOR JOBS 57 3. 6 Local Enterprise Offices 2015 Action:
activities and successes. 2015 Actions Local Enterprise Offices 99 Continue to develop and promote the Local Enterprise Offices as the first-stop-shop providing advice and supports to entrepreneurs and new business in the micro and small sector.
EI, LAS, LEOS, DJEI, DECLG) 58 3. 7 Trading Online 2015 Action: Roll out of 2, 000 trading online vouchers (1, 450 in 2015.
It is an example of an effective partnership between DCENR, DJEI, Enterprise Ireland and the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) network.
Trading Online Vouchers (1, 450 in 2015) through the Local Enterprise Office Network. DCENR) 60 3. 8 Jobsplus 2015 Action:
ï§The implementation of the Enterprise Ireland Development Capital Scheme Strategy; ï§The commitment by EI of â 99.5 million to a number of funds under its Seed and Venture capital Scheme (2013-2018;
The support environment for SMES has also been enhanced by the establishment of the network of Local Enterprise Offices (LEOS.
and strengthen the linkages between enterprise capacity building, accessing finance and business guidance; ï§Deepen our engagement with international funding institutions;
working closely with Enterprise Ireland, will have a key role in developing the finance products and platforms associated with a new integrated Export Finance Strategy that is being coordinated jointly by the Department of Finance and the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation.
Furthermore both of these key financing institutions have the potential to leverage additional private sector investment into the economy,
SBCI) 103 The Department of Finance and the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation will roll out an integrated export finance strategy in 2015 with financing products
and platforms being developed by the SBCI and the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) in conjunction with Enterprise Ireland.
and industry partners†positive experiences of participation in state sponsored initiatives, notably the network of 31 Local Enterprise Offices.
SBCI, D/Finance, DJEI, EI) 4. 4 The LEOS Network †Enterprise Capacity Building SME skills and strategic vision are a key ingredient of any attempt
support and advice to micro and small businesses on access to finance issues. 2015 ACTION PLAN FOR JOBS 67 2015 Actions Enterprise Capacity Building 115 Explore how best to support SMES
ï§Investment in the management and operation of nursing homes, medium-sized enterprises in non-assisted areas,
and internationally traded financial services that are certified by Enterprise Ireland, will now qualify under the scheme;
through Enterprise Ireland has made â 175 million available as part of the Seed & Venture capital Scheme (2013 †2018) to stimulate job creation and support the 68 funding requirements of young innovative Irish companies.
Enterprise Ireland has committed â 99.5 million to a number of funds under this scheme. These funds are currently fundraising
Enterprise Ireland made a total commitment of â 75 million to three fund managers under the Development Capital Scheme, MML Growth Capital Partners Ireland
Under the Innovation Fund Ireland Scheme Enterprise Ireland has invested in four funds alongside the NPRF/ISIF with the NPRF/ISIF also investing independently in a further number of funds.
ISIF) 118 Enterprise Ireland to work with the European Investment Fund to progress the establishment of a European Angel Fund in Ireland.
EI) 2015 ACTION PLAN FOR JOBS 69 119 The Department of Finance to work with the relevant stakeholders in raising awareness of the EII Scheme and promoting it as vehicle for channelling investment to grow enterprises and support employment.
The Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation is responsible for monitoring legislation enacted to ensure Prompt Payment
The economic crisis has presented significant challenges across enterprise in Ireland, but for SMES in particular the issue of late payments is of critical concern.
The development of this portal is a joint initiative between the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, The irish Institute of Credit Management (IICM), the main business representative bodies in Ireland (ISME, SFA
and the Youth Entrepreneurship Fund by facilitating links between local youth services and the Local Enterprise Offices/Microfinance Ireland.
Enterprise and Foreign Direct Investment From the onset, the Action Plan for Jobs has pursued an export-led approach to dealing with the jobs crisis
Enterprise Ireland supported companies created more than 19 000 gross new jobs in 2014, resulting in a net increase of almost 8, 476 in the Enterprise Ireland client base.
IDA Ireland, The irish Government agency responsible for attracting foreign direct investment, has reported the creation of 15,012 new jobs by IDA client companies during 2014.
Exports in Enterprise Ireland supported companies reached â 17.1 billion in 2013 and it is expected that the 2014 outcome may show further growth to â 18 billion.
that in addition to taking decisive action on an annual basis, we now look over the longer term to set out the vision for Ireland†s enterprise policy over the coming decade.
and strategic actions needed to ensure that Ireland†s enterprise policy is sufficiently robust in the context of a changing competitive environment and intensified global competition for trade,
Ireland†s enterprise policy will continue to be informed by independent and robust evaluations (ex-ante,
ï§Develop Ireland†s national enterprise policy that will set the strategic direction over the next decade to 2025 and framework for action across Government;
and 2015 ACTION PLAN FOR JOBS 79 ï§Continue to develop the coordinated approach to international reputation-building efforts across Government. 2015 Actions Growing Irish Enterprise
and FDI 136 Implement the Enterprise Ireland Strategy to target the creation of 13,000 new fulltime permanent jobs
DFAT, DJEI, DAFM, EI) 141 Progress implementation of the agreed Global Sourcing Strategy across Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland to increase global sourcing sales by EI
DFAT, DJEI with relevant Departments and agencies) 80 145 Enterprise Ireland to develop a series of collaborative initiatives to drive exports and investment in priority markets in partnership with IDA Ireland, Bord
and support to Enterprise Ireland supported companies and research institutions in the defence and security sector in the area of research and innovation (D/Defence) 155 Include the needs of family owned businesses
more clearly in Enterprise Ireland Client Management Development Offering. Establish a family business cohort within the new †Platform 4 Growth†2015 programme to share best practice
Enterprise Ireland and Inter-trade Ireland through the SME working group to identify further measures to assist public sector procurement.
DPER/OGP) 164 Grow the capacity and capability of Irish enterprises to successfully tender for public procurement contracts,
EI, DJEI in consultation with relevant Departments and agencies) 167 Develop Ireland†s national enterprise policy that will set the strategic direction over the next decade to 2025 and framework for action across Government.
DJEI) 169 Continue to undertake independent evaluations of enterprise agency programmes and initiatives including, for example,
and regulatory matters delivered through the Enterprise Development Agencies, Industry and Business Associations, and the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) network.
NSAI) 2015 ACTION PLAN FOR JOBS 83 177 Commencing 2015 the NSAI will implement a 3 year development strategy with objectives to develop:
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EI/LEOS) 182 Student Enterprise Award: Building on the successful 3rd Level Student Enterprise Award Programme target a greater number of student participants (Target 500)
and enhance the quality of the applications contributing to a greater Entrepreneurial spirit in this student cohort.
SFI) 185 Map relevant entrepreneurship activities in higher education institutions as part of the overall strategy for higher education engagement with enterprise and embed entrepreneurship support within the HEI System Performance Framework.
DES, HEA) 2015 ACTION PLAN FOR JOBS 87 186 Develop an enterprise engagement strategy for higher education to include entrepreneurial education as an important part of the national framework for enterprise engagement.
DES, HEA) 188 Work with the Department of Social Protection to promote the Back to Work Enterprise Allowance,
EI) 191 Each LEO will identify how it can facilitate hubs where startups can be established in a supportive network before moving on to accommodate for the next cohort of emerging enterprises.
A key approach will be to build on the 100+Community Enterprise Centres across the country by implementing local protocols to ensure the LEOS are integrated fully into the enterprise development plans of each county.
EI, LEOS) 192 The Centre of Excellence in Enterprise Ireland will develop a competitive fund to promote innovation within
Enterprise Ireland will also publish a report each year on the startup environment across the LEOS network, identifying areas of excellence and areas for improvement and innovation.
match founders and startups with leading enterprises in a region, which will act as hosts and mentors for up to one year to bring budding businesses to the next level of success. EI, LEOS, IDA,
including Life sciences & Food as well as further property solutions for Business Support Services and Creative Enterprises.
commercial attaches at embassies, professional services providers (accountants, lawyers, patent agents), innovation managers at large corporates, investors, State enterprise support agencies and mentor/angel investors).
The week will end with a State Dinner on the theme of †Why invest in Ireland†s startup sector†hosted by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation.
developing our enterprise base, and improving access to finance. This APJ addresses these issues across the entirety of this Plan not just in this section.
lower cost and enterprise friendly system for the licensing of petroleum storage and dispensing facilities.
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation further strengthened the mandate of the National Competitiveness Council,
D/Taoiseach, All Departments) 247 Benchmark key business costs and publish a report highlighting areas where Irish enterprise costs are out of line with key competitors.
Enterprise & Innovation 489 Justice Group 107 Public Expenditure & Reform 137 Social Protection 25 Transport, Tourism & Sport 938 Total Gross Capital
ï§Develop the management capability of Irish enterprises; and ï§Encourage adoption of ICT to enhance firm level productivity. 2015 Actions Enhancing Firm Level Productivity 248 Support 760 participants on short course Management Development Programmes
and transformation of foreign subsidiaries in Ireland provide IDA clients with access to significant Enterprise Ireland Management Development Programmes.
EI) 254 Embed graduates in international markets for Enterprise Ireland clients to help them to internationalise
EI) 8. 5 Supporting Competitiveness through Corporate Social Responsibility In the post-recession period, there has been increased an awareness amongst businesses and their customers of the importance of enterprises acting in a responsible manner.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is concerned with the impacts an enterprise has on its stakeholders, the environment,
and the vision that Ireland will be recognised as a Centre of Excellence for responsible and sustainable business practice through the adoption and implementation of best practice in CSR in enterprises and organisations as widely as possible.
and we will continue to raise the profile of CSR as a means of improving competitiveness at enterprise level
ï§Encourage enterprises to develop and implement CSR policies and practices; ï§Develop CSR resources tailored to the need of SMES;
DTTAS) 263 In order to ensure legal business models are informed better, better established, better operated, better regulated, better for consumers and enterprise and better for the economy,
Innovation support makes a critical contribution to enterprise policy, and to the goal of developing a competitive national economy, through the stimulus given by innovation to high value economic activities and jobs.
Ireland has a diverse range of policy measures in support of enterprise innovation for both indigenous firms and multinational companies.
More importantly the Research Prioritisation Action Group has undertaken a significant exercise to understand enterprise research needs within the priority areas
Enterprise & Innovation is convening an Interdepartmental Committee representative of all key Government departments tasked with developing a successor to the Strategy for Science,
Enterprise Ireland will support 825 Industry-Led Collaborative research projects and 12 major food and drink innovation investments.
ï§Increase the level of innovation performed by enterprise; ï§Increase the level of collaboration between enterprise and academia;
ï§Support knowledge transfer between enterprise and public research performers; ï§Mobilise the system to develop
and win larger scale H2020 grants; ï§Enhance the availability of world class research and STEM skills in Ireland;
DJEI) 268 Develop directory of innovation supports to make our offering clear to enterprise. DJEI, EI, IDA, SFI) 269 Support 825 Industry-Led Collaborative research projects.
EI) 275 Establish a Network for all Enterprise Ireland funded Technology Gateways in order to better meet industry needs.
and micro-businesses in the IRC Enterprise Partnership Scheme (EPS) and thus cultivate enterprise focused researchers in the formative years of their research careers.
The most obvious manifestation of this was the launch in 2014 of the nationwide system of Local Enterprise Offices (LEOS.
and therefore did not qualify for Enterprise Ireland supports, fell through the cracks between different agencies.
and industry leaders, with assistance from state enterprise agencies, have made strategic capital and capability investments in growth areas such as dairy,
while in 2013, Enterprise Ireland invested â 203 million in capacity, innovation and equity ventures to allow agri-food companies become more agile in order to secure export sales on global markets.
which is a clear statement of the Government†s commitment to continued investment in rural Ireland. 2015 Actions Agri-food 295 Enterprise Ireland to support 28 significant food and drink
EI) 2015 ACTION PLAN FOR JOBS 117 296 Enterprise Ireland to introduce a new Graduate Development Programme with a target of 10 graduates into the Food SME sector to improve company
The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation will publish a report on Town Centre Retailing in 2015
CCMA, DJEI) 326 Ensure that the situation of the retail sector is considered in the development of Regional Enterprise strategies,
) through the Local Enterprise Office Network (see also Section 3. 7).(DCENR, LEOS, DJEI) 329 Roll out the National Post Code system
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and sector specific policies and initiatives throughout the Action Plan for Jobs to help Ireland†s enterprise base respond to opportunities,
An Interdepartmental Steering Group chaired by the Department of the Taoiseach was established to agree the approach to be taken in relation to Smart Ageing in Ireland and the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation
and to improve capacity for quality design across the enterprise sector. In particular design is critical to success in new and emerging sectors like medical devices
ID2015 is being convened by the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland (DCCOI), in collaboration with partner organisations, on behalf of the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, the Department of Foreign affairs and Trade and Enterprise Ireland.
Through APJ 2015 we will broaden out initiatives in design to encompass the broader enterprise base.
ï§Generate 200 new design enterprises established in 2015; ï§Generate an additional â 10 million in design-related exports in 2015;
This will include an initiative to incorporate Design and Enterprise into science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. ï§Undertake sectoral
and targeted trade and investment missions in alignment with Enterprise Ireland†s programme of events.
maximising the potential for increased sales and exports. ï§Establish an international trade fund which will be available to enterprises to fund the full spectrum of design disciplines to access international markets. ï
DCCOI, ID2015) 345 Promote enterprise opportunities in universal design working with key stakeholders including NSAI, professional bodies, education sector and industry.
National Disability Authority) 346 Develop a series of National Design Enterprise and Education initiatives including design hubs, design networks, startup and investment platforms,
IDA, EI, DFAT) 11.4 Internet of things The Internet of things (Iot) will be critical to Ireland†s economic future competitiveness both in attracting FDI and in building export orientated new enterprises.
in order to stimulate the development of the Iot in a way that best supports enterprise and job creation. 2015 Actions Internet of things 352 The Task force on Big data will review the opportunities for Ireland arising from the Internet of things
Additive Manufacturing and Factory 4. 0 concepts. 2015 Actions Innovative/Advanced Manufacturing 353 Present to the Minister for Jobs Enterprise and Innovation and relevant departments and agencies
Innovative Manufacturing Group, DJEI) 356 A business case will be prepared for consideration of the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation for the establishment, governance and funding of an innovative manufacturing facility
The growing international emphasis on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving resource efficiency presents a major opportunity for indigenous enterprises to grow
The opportunity will also be taken to explore the potential for the development of new employment opportunities in the Green Economy at regional level as part of the development of Regional Enterprise Strategies.
and Enterprise Ireland on the potential to increase innovation in public procurement which could support cleantech products and services.
DJEI, EI, OGP) 362 In developing Regional Enterprise Strategies, explore the potential for the development of new employment opportunities in the Green Economy at regional level.
Abroad 3. 7-Trading Online 4-Financing Growth 6-Growing Irish Enterprise and Foreign Direct Investment 8. 2-Easier To do Business
in 2010 64%of exports to non-UK markets in 2013 1. 4. Exports%Sales †EI enterprises 46%in 2010 51%in 2013 1. 5
domestically-sourced supplies and services 2011 ï§IDA enterprises: â 19. 8bn. ï§EI enterprises:
â 19.2.2013 ï§IDA enterprises: â 22. 4bn(+13%on 2011. ï§EI enterprises: â 21. 0bn(+10%on 2011). 2. 3 Increase in annual tourism visitor numbers to 7. 7 million by 2015.
Increase tourism Employment to 250,000 by 2025. ï§6. 2m overseas tourists in 2011 ï§c. 7. 3m visitors in 2014. ï§Accommodation employment
increased by 23,000 from 2011 to Q3 2014 ï§Foreign earnings of â 3. 6bn in 2014 144 2. 4 Increase Agri-food Exports to â 12bn
3. 6-LEOS 8-Entrepreneurship 11-New Sources of Growth 5. 2 EI HPSUS approved 93 101 5. 3 Enterprise Starts-CSO
11,237 in 2010 12,551 in 2012 5. 4 Numbers employed in enterprise starts-CSO 10,475 in 2010 11,207 in 2012 5. 5 New Company incorporations-CRO
researchers in enterprise to international benchmarks ï§Target to double patent and trademarks and design performance 2. 3-Europe†s Energy Innovation Hub 2. 6
-Intellectual Property in Enterprise 3. 3-Competitive Ecosystem for Big data 10-RD&I 11-New Sources of Growth 7. 2 Increase researchers employed in industry Foreign
Enhances the availability of funding mechanisms for SMES Objective Baseline (2011) Current Performance 2015 Targets Relevant APJ Sections 10.1 Increase in investment by enterprises Q1-Q3
DJEI Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation D/Justice and Equality Department of justice and Equality DPER Department of Public Expenditure and Reform DSP Department of Social Protection D
Tourism and Sport EGFSN Expert Group on Future Skills Needs 2015 ACTION PLAN FOR JOBS 157 EI Enterprise Ireland EIB European Investment Bank
Research Council ISIF Irish Strategic Investment Fund ISME Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association ISO International organisation for Standardisation ITI Intertradeireland Kfw Kreditanstalt
Development Programme LEADER Liaisons entre actions de developpement de l†à conomie rurale LEOS Local Enterprise Offices LGMA Local government Management
Small and Medium Enterprise SOLAS An tseirbhã s Oideachais Leanã naigh agus Scileanna SSPC Synthesis & Solid State Pharmaceutical Centre STEM Science, Technology
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