Process Automation Insights from Building an Innovation Marketplace

Through the experience of building Skillnet Innovation Exchange as an innovation marketplace, we have worked closely with corporates navigating increasing operational complexity. As organisations scale, manual, fragmented processes quickly become a constraint—limiting efficiency, visibility and, ultimately, experience. What we consistently see is that corporates are no longer seeking isolated tools or surface-level digitisation. They are looking for…

2025 Wrapped

As we close out 2025, we are proud of the ambition, collaboration, and real-world impact demonstrated across the Skillnet Innovation Exchange network. From landmark deals and regional expansion to new industry-led initiatives, this year has shown what’s possible when industry, innovators, and researchers come together with purpose. Thank you to our members, partners, and collaborators…

Mid-Year Update – July 2025

The past six months have been an exciting and productive period at the Innovation Exchange. Here’s a look at the highlights from the first half of 2025:  So far in 2025, we’ve published 14 innovation challenges across a wide range of sectors—including construction, healthcare, travel, and more. These challenges ranged from data cleansing and multi-system…

Digital for Sport: Accelerating Digital Transformation in Irish Sport 

In late 2023, Sport Ireland and the Innovation Exchange launched Digital for Sport, our first national initiative aimed at supporting National Governing Bodies and Local Sports Partnerships in embracing digital transformation. This initiative is designed to help sporting organisations leverage technology to streamline operations, enhance communication, improve data management, and gain deeper insights into team…

2024 Wrapped

2024 in Review: Celebrating Milestones As we approach the end of an exciting year, we’d like to take a moment to reflect. From new partnerships and groundbreaking initiatives to the inspiring stories of innovation and collaboration, this year has been one of growth, progress and shared success. National Initiatives As part of our Digital for Sport initiative,…