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Launched in 2001, Siliconrepublic.com has evolved from Ireland's top source for technology news to one of Europe's prominent online publications. With over half a million pageviews each month and an expanding audience, it has earned numerous awards along the way. Today, it serves as the primary destination for anyone looking to stay updated on technology and innovation in Ireland, Europe, and beyond.

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1,000 autistic jobseekers supported by AsIAm programme

1 week ago | siliconrepublic.com | Laura Varley

As part of World Autism Awareness month, AsIAm, in partnership with Irishjobs, has released data on its national programme to support autistic people in employment. April is World Autism Awareness month, which is a time for everyone to focus on breaking down stereotypes, creating opportunities and advancing research about the issues that most affect autistic communities.
Enterprise Ireland launches Proof of Concept Funding initiative

1 week ago | siliconrepublic.com | Colin Ryan

All researchers in the third-level sector and nonprofit agencies in the Republic of Ireland will be able to apply for the new funding. Enterprise Ireland has announced today (17 April) a new stream of funding under its Commercialisation Fund to help researchers bring their innovations to market. The Proof of Concept Funding initiative offers up to €100,000 over a 12-month period, bridging the gap between initial research and the commercial market.
Upskilling for a career in change management?

1 week ago | siliconrepublic.com | Laura Varley

We spoke with experts from Grant Thornton about the evolution of change management and the skills needed to succeed. Change management, that is the systematic approach to dealing with a transition, is becoming an increasingly crucial skill for organisations and the employees who keep it all running.
Assiduous secures €1m in funds, amid plans for growth

1 week ago | siliconrepublic.com | Laura Varley

The organisation will use the funds to expand its technical team, product and engineering teams and explore the potential of agentic AI. Assiduous, a corporate finance platform for SMEs, has secured €1m in a private investment round that was backed by experienced business owners and executives, as well as Enterprise Ireland’s High-Potential Start-up programme. The round was established to enable Assiduous to execute its growth plans throughout 2025 and 2026.
MITRE cyber vulnerability database runs out of US government funds today

1 week ago | siliconrepublic.com | Ann O’Dea

US government funding for nonprofit research organisation MITRE to maintain and develop its critical CVE database of cyber vulnerabilities expires today. A critical vulnerability database run by non-profit MITRE, and used by IT administrators and cybersecurity professionals worldwide, runs out of US funding today (16 April). The MITRE database is used by security researchers and cybersecurity defenders worldwide.
‘Quantum computing as a field is at an inflection point’

1 week ago | siliconrepublic.com | Laura Varley

We spoke with Si-Hui Tan about advancements in the quantum sector, recent trends and what motivates her to keep innovating. Chief science officer at software development platform Horizon Quantum, Si-Hui Tan is a veteran of the industry with more than 15 years of experience under her belt, she regularly shares her insights at key sector events and frequently contributes to high-profile STEM journals.
OpenAI introduces latest AI model, the GPT-4.1

1 week ago | siliconrepublic.com | Laura Varley

The platform also claims that this version of its technology is cheaper to make and more efficient than previous models. OpenAI has announced the predecessor to its GPT-4o multimodal AI model, GPT-4.1, which the platform described as “featuring major improvements on coding, instruction following and long context, plus [their] first-ever nano model”.
Royal Society fellowships for three Ireland-based researchers

1 week ago | siliconrepublic.com | Ann O’Dea

Three Irish-based researchers have been awarded prestigious Royal Society-Research Ireland University Research Fellowships (URFs) totalling €5.25mThe Royal Society-Research Ireland funding is a big boost to the three early-career researchers. Totalling €5.25m, it will enable them to establish independent research programs at their own institutions. Awardees receive eight years of support, with a mid-term assessment to ensure “continued excellence and impact”.
Staying skilled in the dynamic biotech space

1 week ago | siliconrepublic.com | Laura Varley

We spoke with Dr Shalabh Gupta about navigating biotechnology careers and the skills needed to stay afloat. According to Dr Shalabh Gupta, the CEO of biotechnology research facility Unicycive Therapeutics, the biotech industry has seen some dramatic shifts, with present-day innovations that would have been inconceivable just 20 years ago.
Hybrid work critically important to employees, says Ibec research

1 week ago | siliconrepublic.com | Laura Varley

Ahead of National Workplace Wellbeing Day, what elements of working life are of most value to today’s professionals? At the end of the month (30 April), many workplaces throughout Ireland will celebrate National Workplace Wellbeing Day. A day that marks the importance of prioritising mental, physical and emotional health within the often busy working environment.