Veltig carry the Cavan torch at enterprise event

International software consultancy firm, Veltig, represents Cavan today at the Enterprise Ireland annual Start-Up Showcase Event. The Enterprise Ireland gathering was held in Croke Park today. It saw over 600 companies, investors and representatives of the start-up ecosystem flock to the event.

At it Enterprise Ireland announced a new €500,000 Competitive Start Fund for regionally based start-ups. Speaking at the start up competition Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation Heather Humphreys said that indigenous business play a crucial role in the regional economy.

She pointed out that over half of supported start-ups based in regions outside Dublin and announced a €500K Competitive Start Fund: “It is encouraging to witness the diversity of the Class of 2017, with regionally-based, female-led, and third-level spin off companies all present, and I wish each company and entrepreneur every success as they continue to work with Enterprise Ireland.”