Skillnet Innovation Exchange

Why join Ireland’s marketplace for innovation? It’s all about doing deals! We asked Intersport Elverys and EnergyElephant how Skillnet Innovation Exchange delivered for them.   Join today: https://lnkd.in/g4A3B33w #DoneDeals #SellScaleSucceed" Furthr GreentechHQ Platform94 RDI Hub Ludgate Hub The Mill Enterprise Hub Drogheda Skillnet Ireland

🚨 Last Chance to Register! 🚨 Our free webinar "Design Thinking for SMEs" is happening this Wednesday – don’t miss your chance to learn how to innovate faster, smarter, and on a budget! 📅 Date: April 9 ⏰ Time: 10:00–11:30 AM 🎯 What you’ll gain: ✅ Practical tools to build customer-focused, competitive solutions ✅ Inspiring real-world SME success stories ✅ A step-by-step walkthrough of the Design Thinking process ✅ Tips for low-cost prototyping & testing ✅ A live intro to the 90-Minute Innovation Challenge 👥 Who’s it for? SME owners, startup founders & teams ready to turn ideas into action—fast. ⚡️Seats are nearly gone—register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/ekmn2uB7 #DesignThinking #Innovation #SMEs Furthr GreentechHQ The Mill Enterprise Hub Drogheda Republic of Work Ludgate Hub RDI Hub Platform94

UPDATE: Scaling to the UK 🇬🇧📈 Due to high demand, we are moving this special trade event to the beautiful Radisson RED Galway, just a short walk around the corner from Platform94. We’re also delighted to announce Flynn O'Driscoll as event sponsor and we thank them for their support which has enabled us to expand the impact of this great opportunity. Based on current registrations, we are expecting a full house so please register now at https://lnkd.in/e-JFJRvm   Event Overview 📍   Join us as we bring together a powerhouse of UK market experts, trade representatives, and scaling founders to help fast-track your UK growth strategy. Whether you're investigating potential expansion, are already trading in the UK or are simply keen to build UK trade relationships, you'll walk away with fresh insights, practical advice, and new connections that could shape your UK expansion journey. The event which will be hosted by Platform94 CEO Marie Donnellan, will include: 🟣- Overview from Martin Pathan, Head of Inward Investment, Ireland at Department for Business and Trade 🟣- Regional Insights from John O'Loughlin, Head of Trade & Investment, Ireland at Welsh Government; Mark John, Tramshed Tech; La Tess Bartlett, MBA, West Midlands Growth Company and Joseph Beaden, MIDAS Manchester's Inward Investment Agency; 🟣- UK Market Readiness insights and advice from Patrick McMahon, Senior Market Advisor at Enterprise Ireland UK 🟣- Panel discussion on ‘Navigating the UK Market’ moderated by Sinead O'Riordan, Skillnet Innovation Exchange with three fantastic Irish scaling company leaders: Brian O'Rourke, CEO & Co-Founder of CitySwift; Brenda Dooley, CEO & Founder of AXIS Healthcare Consulting; and Stephen Connolly, CEO & Founder of Ordorite Software Solutions Immediately after the event attendees will have the opportunity to have 1:1 sessions with British Embassy, Dublin; Enterprise Ireland UK; MIDAS; West Midlands Growth Company; Welsh Government & Tramshed Tech. Registration: This is a high demand event so please register now at https://lnkd.in/e-JFJRvm #UKExpansion #Support #SCALEbyPlatform94 #Community #Insights #Advice #Collaboration #Globalambition #Localsupport #Scalingglobaltogetherfromthewest David Ryan | Ciara Rowe | Laura Myles | Clodagh Carey | Jarlath Garvey | Enterprise Ireland | Méabh Conaghan | Galway Chamber | Deirdre Mac Loughlin | WestBIC | John Brennan | Conor Carmody | Connected Hubs | Western Development Commission | Dave Hickey | Noreen Conway LIB QFA PGC | Thomas Fisher | Emily Lohan |

We love seeing our Members thrive! 🎉 Huge congratulations to Miagen on being named a finalist—a fantastic achievement and well deserved. 👏👏👏 #Congratulations #ProudMember #BusinessSuccess #Miagen #Finalist #Innovation #CommunitySupport

We are excited to introduce these forward-thinking and driven solution providers as our newest members! 🎉 🔹Matrix Internet 🔹Agile Technology 🔹Purpledecks 🔹ACENTRYX 🔹Swappsi software 🔹Granite Digital 🔹Monsoon Consulting 🔹Advice Bytes 🔹Trudo 🔹Canavan Digital 🔹Infisyte 🔹Each&Other As members, they now have exclusive access to first-hand insights on challenges, our personalised Impact Selling upskilling platform, the Members' Hub, networking events, and one-on-one pitch coaching and feedback. Welcome aboard! 🚀💼✨ #networking #collaboration #innovation #technology #ireland Furthr GreentechHQ RDI Hub Ludgate Hub Platform94 The Mill Enterprise Hub Drogheda Republic of Work

Deeptech, Planetary Health & Women’s Well-being – A Powerful Gathering in Cork 🚀🌍 Last week, Republic of Work in Cork became a hub of deeptech innovation as entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders gathered for Deeptech Fest Ireland. The mission? To explore how cutting-edge technology can drive solutions for planetary health and women’s well-being, two areas that are critical yet often underfunded. One statistic that stood out came from Dr Tanya Mulcahy PhD: 👉 Less than 5% of the global health research budget is allocated to women’s health. This is a stark reminder of the gap that exists in research, innovation, and investment. Deeptech has the potential to address this disparity by bringing forward new medical advancements, diagnostics, and treatments tailored specifically for women. Beyond health, discussions focused on scaling deeptech solutions into viable businesses, ensuring that startups can move beyond the innovation phase to becoming paying customers. Cork based and national companies are at the forefront of tackling big strategic technological challenges—from climate resilience to next-generation medical breakthroughs. The event was a masterclass in fact-finding and solution-building, brilliantly led by the inimitable Eshna Gogia and greatly supported by Frank Brennan and the team at Republic of Work, who brought together some of the sharpest minds in the industry. The energy in the room was electric, the ideas groundbreaking, and the impact long-lasting. Thrilled to have been part of this dynamic exchange—this is how we innovate, speculate, and accumulate for a greener, healthier, and more equitable future. #DeeptechFest #Innovation #PlanetaryHealth #WomensHealth #Deeptech #Sustainability #CorkTech #TechForGood

Louth might be know as the ‘Wee County’ but there was certainly nothing small about a gathering at The Mill Enterprise Hub Drogheda, for their Business Beyond Borders event. It was an excellent opportunity to tell the Northeast Ohio story, particularly that of the City of Mentor, Ohio. The collaborative efforts between Mentor, Team NEO and JobsOhio were highlighted in many our discussions. #TeamNEO #JobsOhio #MentorOhio #EconDev #FDI #OhioIreland #NortheastOhio #TheMillDrogheda #Drogheda #CountyLouth Kevin Malecek Ray Kirchner Cllr. Kevin Callan B.L. Kilian Cawley Catherine Connolly OCO Global Gareth Hagan Amy Clinton Ronan Whitty Clark Hill Law Edward Johnston Sinead O'Riordan Shane Monahan Declan McKibben

UPDATE: Scaling to the UK 🇬🇧📈 Due to high demand, we are moving this special trade event to the beautiful Radisson RED Galway, just a short walk around the corner from Platform94. We’re also delighted to announce Flynn O'Driscoll as event sponsor and we thank them for their support which has enabled us to expand the impact of this great opportunity. Based on current registrations, we are expecting a full house so please register now at https://lnkd.in/e-JFJRvm   Event Overview 📍   Join us as we bring together a powerhouse of UK market experts, trade representatives, and scaling founders to help fast-track your UK growth strategy. Whether you're investigating potential expansion, are already trading in the UK or are simply keen to build UK trade relationships, you'll walk away with fresh insights, practical advice, and new connections that could shape your UK expansion journey. The event which will be hosted by Platform94 CEO Marie Donnellan, will include: 🟣- Overview from Martin Pathan, Head of Inward Investment, Ireland at Department for Business and Trade 🟣- Regional Insights from John O'Loughlin, Head of Trade & Investment, Ireland at Welsh Government; Mark John, Tramshed Tech; La Tess Bartlett, MBA, West Midlands Growth Company and Joseph Beaden, MIDAS Manchester's Inward Investment Agency; 🟣- UK Market Readiness insights and advice from Patrick McMahon, Senior Market Advisor at Enterprise Ireland UK 🟣- Panel discussion on ‘Navigating the UK Market’ moderated by Sinead O'Riordan, Skillnet Innovation Exchange with three fantastic Irish scaling company leaders: Brian O'Rourke, CEO & Co-Founder of CitySwift; Brenda Dooley, CEO & Founder of AXIS Healthcare Consulting; and Stephen Connolly, CEO & Founder of Ordorite Software Solutions Immediately after the event attendees will have the opportunity to have 1:1 sessions with British Embassy, Dublin; Enterprise Ireland UK; MIDAS; West Midlands Growth Company; Welsh Government & Tramshed Tech. Registration: This is a high demand event so please register now at https://lnkd.in/e-JFJRvm #UKExpansion #Support #SCALEbyPlatform94 #Community #Insights #Advice #Collaboration #Globalambition #Localsupport #Scalingglobaltogetherfromthewest David Ryan | Ciara Rowe | Laura Myles | Clodagh Carey | Jarlath Garvey | Enterprise Ireland | Méabh Conaghan | Galway Chamber | Deirdre Mac Loughlin | WestBIC | John Brennan | Conor Carmody | Connected Hubs | Western Development Commission | Dave Hickey | Noreen Conway LIB QFA PGC | Thomas Fisher | Emily Lohan |

☀️ What a perfect spring day for the first Luxury Travel Challenge! 🚀 We’re thrilled to host our seventh challenge of the year today, with many more exciting ones in the pipeline! 📅 Join us from 11am – 12pm for an engaging session where innovation meets luxury travel. Since 2017, OROKO has redefined luxury travel in Ireland, curating tailor-made experiences that go beyond the ordinary. With a passionate and collaborative team, Oroko combine first-hand global expertise with unparalleled service to craft extraordinary journeys. 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/e58EzHTS Not a member yet? Discover The Innovation Exchange and see how you can get involved: https://lnkd.in/g4A3B33w #Innovation #Technology #Travel Furthr RDI Hub Ludgate Hub Platform94 GreentechHQ The Mill Enterprise Hub Drogheda Republic of Work

What an incredible experience presenting at the Business Beyond Borders event yesterday! The event provided practical advice to Irish companies in the process of setting up US operations or considering exporting to the US. 🚀 A big thank you to our regional partner, The Mill Enterprise Hub Drogheda, for their support. We also gained some invaluable insights from our fellow speakers: 💡 'Tap into trusted advisors - Use reliable resources such as EI, Consulates, US states soft landing programs when scaling into the US….' 🔹 Speakers: OCO Global, ClarkHill and representatives from New York & Ohio 💡Keynote speaker Ken Cahill of Silvercloud Health inspired attendees with his honest and engaging account of his company’s challenging yet successful journey into the US market and its acquisition by Amwell. During a fireside chat with our Sinead O'Riordan, he emphasized: 'Building strategic partnerships in the US boosts credibility and support for your product offering.' Were you there? We'd love to hear your key takeaways in the comments!  #BusinessBeyondBorders #ScalingGlobal #Entrepreneurship #USExpansion