Innovation lights the way for start-ups

Start-ups are at the forefront of business innovation in Ireland and many new companies here are using technology to come up with unique solutions to universal problems, writes Ruth Doris.

Start-ups are at the forefront of business innovation in Ireland and many new companies here are using technology to come up with unique solutions to universal problems, writes Ruth Doris.

This year I’ve spoken to many great entrepreneurs and start-ups. The first of these is Firemole, a simple safety tech gadget which can potentially save lives. The device, which attaches to a phone charger, or electrical appliance sounds an alarm when the charger overheats.