Biotechnology
Ireland's Biopharma Manufacturing Hub: A Master Guide to Tax, Talent, CDMO Sourcing, and Regulatory Excellence
An in-depth analysis of Ireland's evolution into Europe's second-largest exporter of medicinal products. Discover how a 12.5% tax structure, NIBRT bioprocessing excellence, HPRA regulatory trust, and a thriving CDMO ecosystem make Ireland the premier location for global drug production.
Biotechnology
Bilateral Breakthrough: How the Historic UK-India Free Trade Agreement Transforms Life Sciences and Key Trade Sectors
The historic UK-India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and Double Contributions Convention have officially entered into force, opening duty-free access for pharmaceuticals, dismantling high tariffs on manufacturing inputs, and eliminating dual social security taxes for mobile professionals.
Biotechnology
Normalization or Correction? Ireland’s Goods Exports Drop 29% in May as Pharma Surplus Narrows
Ireland’s goods exports fell by 29.1% to €16.5 billion in May 2026, driven by a €8 billion drop in pharmaceutical shipments, while imports rose 17.5% to €13.1 billion, narrowing the trade surplus.
Biotechnology
Pilot Photonics Secures €10.4 Million EIC Accelerator Funding to Scale Deeptech Photonic Chips
Dublin-based Pilot Photonics receives up to €10.4 million in EIC Accelerator funding to scale high-volume manufacturing of its patented photonic integrated circuits (PICs) for AI data centres, satellite transceivers, and 6G networks.
Biotechnology
MGS Mfg. Group Scales Up European Healthcare Manufacturing with 115,000 Sq Ft Leixlip Hub
MGS Mfg. Group completes a major 115,000 sq ft expansion of its Leixlip, Ireland facility, boosting ISO Class 7 and 8 cleanroom capacity, advanced automation, and controlled "whiteroom" environments to meet surging European medical device and pharmaceutical demands.
Biotechnology
The Dublin-Backed Roll-Up Reshaping UK Pharma Packaging: Inside Woodberry's Double Acquisition
In a deal announced on July 7, 2026, Woodberry Packaging - the Dublin-backed packaging group led by veteran entrepreneur Patrick Doran - has acquired Medica Packaging, the UK's largest independent pharmaceutical carton converter, and F.G. Curtis, a respected name in cosmetics and personal care packaging. The combined group now employs 650 people across the UK and Ireland with revenues exceeding €120 million, marking a significant consolidation moment in the specialist packaging sector.
Biotechnology
Life Science PR in 2026: The Complete Guide to Building Authority, Winning Media Coverage, and Controlling Your Narrative
A definitive 5,000-word guide to public relations for pharmaceutical, biotech, and MedTech professionals. Learn how to build a PR strategy from scratch, which tools to use, how to write for journalists and LinkedIn, and the exact frameworks used by the world's leading life science communications teams.
Biotechnology
From Farming to Pharma: The History of Ireland’s Life Sciences Revolution
How did a nation once defined by agriculture and emigration transform into the world’s third-largest exporter of pharmaceuticals? We trace the deliberate policy shifts, educational reforms, and FDI strategies that built Ireland’s booming life sciences ecosystem.
Biotechnology
A Biotech Buying Frenzy: Inside the H1 2026 Pharma M&A Surge
An in-depth analysis of the massive wave of pharmaceutical mergers and acquisitions in the first half of 2026, driven by patent cliffs, pipeline replenishment, and high-growth therapeutic areas.
Biotechnology
Global Biopharma Layoff Tracker Report (2025–2026): A Structural Reshaping
A detailed global report analyzing major pharmaceutical and biotech layoffs across the US, EU, and India from 2025 to 2026, including strategic shifts by enGene, Takeda, Bayer, and BioNTech.
Biotechnology
Global Pharma Giants Pledge $500 Billion in U.S. Investments
Drugmakers such as Eli Lilly, Pfizer, AstraZeneca, and Roche have collectively announced approximately $500 billion in U.S. investments aimed at strengthening infrastructure and reducing supply-chain vulnerabilities.
Biotechnology
Council Agrees Mandate on Measures to Advance Biotech Innovation in the EU
The Council has agreed its position on targeted amendments to health legislation that seek to boost innovation in the EU's biotechnology sector, updating rules on genetically modified micro-organisms and organ processing.