Many businesses are struggling to meet growing demands for ESG data from supply chains, procurement teams, investors, and regulators. With sustainability reporting now a critical factor in winning contracts and staying competitive, we were pleased to launch our Sustainability Showcase on July 1st. This member-exclusive online event brought together sustainability leaders and decision-makers from organizations including…
Skillnet Ireland announces Skillnet Innovation Exchange Partnership with Údarás na Gaeltachta Press release, June 2026: Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, has announced the latest regional expansion of Skillnet Innovation Exchange into the Gaeltacht in partnership with Údarás na Gaeltachta. Skillnet Innovation Exchange provides support to businesses both large…
Skillnet Ireland launches Skillnet Innovation Exchange to support businesses in Co Meath Press release, 11th June 2026: Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, has announced the latest regional expansion of Skillnet Innovation Exchange in Co Meath through its regional partner, The Mill Enterprise Hub. Skillnet Innovation Exchange provides support to businesses both large and small by connecting…
Our own Conor Carmody joined a fireside chat at the APEX FTE EMEA Ancillary & Retailing Startup Pitch Session, where he had the opportunity to hear from an impressive line-up of innovators including 22North by Phonon, AEROMOND Group, biztribution, Movmo, Passtination, Platform 195 and Skyfood Airport Delivery. Reflecting on the pitches and the wider aviation…
A packed room at NovaUCD brought together aviation leaders, innovators and startups to explore how emerging technologies can solve real industry challenges. Prof. Brian Mac Namee set the tone with a refreshing reality check on AI. While AI systems can be incredibly powerful, they can also be unreliable. The future, he argued, lies not in…
With businesses under pressure to improve productivity, reduce costs, strengthen sustainability data management and remain competitive, Skillnet Innovation Exchange and Guaranteed Irish have launched Digital for Growth — a new initiative designed to connect Irish businesses with trusted Irish innovators to solve operational and growth challenges. Developed in partnership between Guaranteed Irish and Skillnet Innovation…
March 25, 2026 – Nearly nine in ten (89%) Irish SME leaders are already using AI tools at work, saving them on average 5.3 hours per week to reinvest that time in improving products and services (37%), planning (30%) and managing staff (28%). Commissioned by OpenAI for its first European SME AI Accelerator in Dublin today,…
Skillnet Ireland launches Skillnet Innovation Exchange to support businesses in Co Waterford Press release, 20 February 2025: Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Marian Harkin TD, has announced the latest regional expansion of Skillnet Innovation Exchange in Co Waterford through its regional partner, Greentech HQ. Skillnet Innovation Exchange provides support to businesses both…
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…
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…