Innovation in Action
Skillnet Innovation Exchange
The Innovation Exchange connects established businesses facing innovation challenges with ambitious technology providers offering practical solutions.
Through a structured, fully managed programme, corporates gain access to emerging technologies while solution providers build enterprise relationships, understand market needs and create new sales opportunities. More than 1,000 companies have already participated.
Pathway
to Innovate
Pathway to Innovate helps Irish SMEs build practical innovation and entrepreneurship capabilities through targeted upskilling and regional innovation clinics.
The programme provides practical tools, expert guidance and access to supports across funding, training and mentoring, helping businesses adopt new technologies, improve competitiveness and turn ideas into measurable growth.
Innovation Marketplace UK
Innovation Marketplace UK is a pilot delivered with Sister, Manchester’s innovation district, connecting corporates, SMEs and academia to accelerate digital transformation.
The programme brings a proven Irish model to North West England, strengthening the UK–Ireland economic corridor and creating high-impact commercial opportunities for SMEs and established businesses.
Green Grid Europe
Green Grid Europe supports cleantech and industrial SMEs in adopting energy-efficient solutions, strengthening grid resilience and scaling innovative net-zero technologies.
Through European and international networks, it connects businesses with collaboration, finance and market-access opportunities, helping new solutions integrate into industry and expand internationally.