Since 2015 GM INNOVATIONS has been working the with food sector in the Waterford region to connect food start-ups, SME’s and multi-national companies through the Waterford Enterprising Food Network.
This has involved developing overseas marketing channels, training and development workshops and cluster development opportunities to position the region as a food hub and destination working with a wide range of stakeholders from artisan food companies, local authorities, leader companies, tourism agencies and local business.
Waterford is part of a recent new South East food cluster initiative among the LEOs in Waterford, Kilkenny, Carlow, Tipperary and that received funding from Enterprise Ireland.